3 March 2026

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on March 3rd - the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria.On this date in 1878, the Treaty of San Stefano was signed, marking the liberation of Bulgaria from nearly five centuries of Ottoman rule. This day stands as a powerful symbol of national awakening, resilience, and the restoration of Bulgarian statehood.For generations of Bulgarians, March 3rd has embodied the price of freedom and the enduring spirit of a nation that preserved its language, faith, and identity through centuries of hardship.Stay with our hosts Rositsa Petkova and Kostadin Atanasov as we honor March 3rd - a date that reminds us the responsibility we carry for the future of Bulgaria.Happy National Day to all our fellow Bulgarians around the world!You can listen to the full version of this podcast, including the music slot, on our website at: https://tinyurl.com/bnr-english-podcast