Bulgaria Today

In Bulgaria Today on Friday, 11 September:We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast.Then, in Highlights of Bulgarian Musical Culture, we look back at the dawn of Bulgarian rock and “The Taste of Time” by Shturtsite, one of the country’s first rock bands and its longest-running. Founded in 1967, the band remained active until 2024, when its frontman Kiril Marichkov passed away.And finally, in our music slot, we hear “Vutsi mi viyat” by Petar Milanov, performed with the BNR Folk Music Orchestra conducted by Dimitar Hristov.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 10 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Zverino – where the Bulgarian spirit lives on.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Harmanliyska rachenitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, 9 September:First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next, Tsvetana Toncheva talks to jazz musician Martin Denev about his recent travels to China, beauty and the people he calls the “shining people”.And finally, in our music slot, we hear “Razlaka” (Parting), composed by and featuring Peyo Peev, with the BNR Folk Music Orchestra conducted by Dimitar Hristov.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 8 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Bulgarian seedlings that took root and flourished in Hungary.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Koncertna rachenitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 4 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.In today’s Highlights of Bulgarian Musical Culture we feature “I’m Laying Out Colorful Rugs for You” – a song of love, farewell and heroism.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Odit Mome Za Voda” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, 3 September:We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast.Then we meet Michael Andersson, a Swedish radio enthusiast who picked up Radio Varna’s signal in Sweden years ago. That distant signal eventually brought him to the station in person – hear his story in an interview with our colleague Martin Nikolov.Our musical finale is “Variations 2024 for Piano and Big Band on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24” by Lyubomir Denev, performed by the BNR Big Band.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 2 Septenber.First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next, in our tourism segment, we explore Lyulin Mountain – one of the five mountains around the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. The story is by Yoan Kolev.And finally, in our music slot – "The Balkan Mountains Weep" by Lyubomir Denev, based on a theme by Pancho Vladigerov and performed by the BNR Big Band.You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 1 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: A tiny Rhodope village draws visitors from around the world.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Sarabanda” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 31 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Kotel’s unique carpets. Can a carpet serve as a “passport” to world cultural heritage, and why can’t the skilled hands of the local master weavers be replaced by artificial intelligence? The answers lie in Kotel’s unique carpet-weaving tradition.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Sevdana” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 28 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.    We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.  In Today’s Highlights of Bulgarian Music Culture we feature Petar Hristoskov and his brilliant “12 Caprices for Solo Violin”. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Kraidunavska Prikazka” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.  You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english 

In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, 27 August:We start with the latest news from around the country, followed by the weather outlook for Friday.Next, Bulgarian farmers are looking to the state for help finding markets for their produce. An interview with food cooperative representative Nikolay Genov by Dobrinka Dobreva of BNR's Horizont programme.Our musical finale is "Slow Song", composed and conducted by Stefan Mutafchiev, with Theodosii Spassov on the kaval.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 26 August:Coming up first are the day's top stories from Bulgaria and tomorrow's weather.After that, we have a political analysis of the situation in Bulgaria ahead of the presidential election on 25 October.We round off the programme with "Tonke Le", composed and conducted by Kosta Kolev, featuring soloist Yovcho Karaivanov.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 25 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Fentanyl- a new risk in Bulgaria’s changing opioid landscape. There are no “modern” or “less dangerous” drugs, warns Aleksandar Panayotov of the National Center of Public Health and Analyses.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Buenetsi” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 24 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.In today’s programme, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria, including developments concerning American tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, GPS interference over Sofia, and a proposal to make the bearded vulture a symbol of Eurovision 2027 in Burgas.Next, our feature today introduces you to German-Bulgarian opera singer Nadja Stefanoff, who says that the most beautiful vouces are coming from Bulgaria. The daughter of Bulgarian tenor Stefan Stefanoff, her story takes us from the opera stages of Germany back to her father’s native Varna, where, after more than two decades away, she returned to perform Wagner.We'll close the programme with Bulgarian music performed by the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band.Have an enjoyable listen!

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 21, hosted by Rositsa Petkova.First, we bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria.Next, we’ll also take you into the world of Bulgarian music. Today’s feature tells the story of Alexander Yossifov’s Requiem, a song written to the poetry of Yordan Milev and made famous by the legendary Lili Ivanova. We’ll look back at the creative partnership behind this classic and its lasting place in Bulgaria’s musical heritage.We'll end the programme with more Bulgarian music, this time a performance by the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band.Stay with Bulgaria Today!You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website HERE.

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 20 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria.Next, we’ll hear about an increasingly noticeable trend in Bulgaria: the growing number of Bulgarians and foreigners choosing to leave the cities and settle in the countryside.And, of course, we’ll round off today’s edition with Bulgarian folk music.Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website HERE.

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 19 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: There are thousands of friends of Bulgaria in Vietnam. "There I was moved by the love and knowledge of my homeland", says Hristina Stoimenova.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Concert suite” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 18 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Gabriela Ilieva grows the "flower from heaven" in the Vratsa BalkanFinally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Twist” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Georgi Kornazov, Antoni Donchev and Martin Tashev Miladinov.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 17 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Eurovision 2027 in Burgas will rely on the inimitable Bulgarian spirit.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Close to you” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Mihail Yosifov and Atanas Miladinov.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 14 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Bulgaria’s еnergy sector is currently keeping the region afloat, says Ivan Hinovski.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece ‘’The hopping half’’ to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Mihail Yosifov and Atanas Miladinov.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 13, hosted by Rositsa Petkova and Alexander Markov.In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria, along with the latest weather forecast.We’ll also turn our attention to Bulgarians living abroad and to an initiative that has brought together Bulgarian Sunday schools from across the world. As Radio Bulgaria’s “Lesson on Bulgaria” initiative marking the 90th anniversary of our media draws to a close, we’ll hear about the young people who shared their own stories of Bulgaria, and about the importance of preserving language, memory and a sense of belonging far from home.And, as always, we’ll end the programme with music from Bulgaria, this time with a performance by the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Music Orchestra.Stay with us!You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website at https://bnrnews.bg/en

Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 12 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria, including the rare astronomical spectacle that will grace the skies tonight. We’ll also take a look at Bulgaria’s latest sporting success, as long jumper Bozhidar Saraboyukov has secured a bronze medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Later in the programme, we’ll travel to Budapest and meet members of the Bulgarian community there.And, of course, we’ll round off today’s edition with Bulgarian music.Stay with us for half an hour of Bulgariana!You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website at https://bnrnews.bg/en

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 11.In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the latest news and stories from Bulgaria.Later in the programme, we’ll turn our attention to Bulgarian cuisine and the people working to put Bulgarian produce on the world culinary map – an interview with chef Nikolay Popov.We will wrap up with some lively folk music from Bulgaria.Stay with us!

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 10 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Composting – Green PR or real change.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Sad bolero” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Mihail Yosifov and Dimitar Shanov.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 7, hosted by Rositsa Petkova.In the next few minutes, we'll bring you the latest developments from Bulgaria.Later in the programme, we'll travel to Budapest to meet one of the most devoted guardians of Bulgaria's cultural and spiritual heritage abroad, writer and public figure Tosho Donchev.Also, we have this week's episode in Highlights of Bulgarian Musical Culture series.And, as always, we'll end today's edition with music from Bulgaria.Stay with us for half an hour of Bulgaria!You can listen to the all episodes of this podcast also on our website HERE

In Bulgaria Today on Monday, 3 August:We start with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast.Next, we meet world-renowned conductor Svetoslav Borisov in an interview by Tsvetana Toncheva.We close with "The Caravan", composed by Yosif Tsankov and performed by the BNR Big Band, featuring Mihail Yossifov, Velislav Stoyanov and Atanas Miladinov.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, 30 July:We start with the latest news from around the country, followed by the weather forecast for Friday.Next, we uncover the story of the gold treasure of Marcianopolis with Ivan Sutev, Director of Bulgaria's only Museum of Mosaics in Devnya.Our musical finale is "Overture – Prelude to the Golden Fleece", composed by Milcho Leviev and performed by the BNR Big Band, featuring Stoyan Yankoulov.You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 29 July:Coming up first are the day's top stories from Bulgaria and tomorrow's weather.Then we head to Veliko Tarnovo, where the 49th International Summer Seminar in Bulgarian Language and Culture has brought together students from 29 countries.To close the programme, we leave you with the jazz composition Sophronica and Vergil, composed by Milcho Leviev and performed by the BNR Big Band, featuring Stoyan Yankoulov and Mihail Yossifov. Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In Bulgaria Today on Tuesday, 28 July:We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast.Then we meet world-renowned opera director Vera Nemirova in an interview by Tsvetana Toncheva.We close with Pravo Horo from Haskovo, composed by Dimitar Trifonov and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of Dimitar Hristov. Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In "Bulgaria Today" on Monday, 27 July:First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next: Born in Vietnam, educated in Bulgaria and the United States, Vu Nguyen now calls Bulgaria home. We bring you the story of how he discovered sculpture and why it has transformed his life. Story by Aneliya Dimitrova.And finally, in our music segment we have "A Dance from Sinagovo", composed by Angel Dimitrov and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of Dimitar Hristov. Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 23 July:First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next, we report from the 19th Annual Conference of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad, taking place in Sofia.And finally, in our music segment, we feature the folk composition Sitnata, composed by Kosta Kolev and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of Dimitar Hristov. Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 22 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.In today's edition, we bring you the latest developments surrounding the decision to station U.S. aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, the Bulgarian government's assurances that no military operations in the Middle East will be launched from Bulgarian territory, andthe impact of critically low water levels on navigation along the Danube.Later in the programme, we travel to the northwestern village of Salash, where history, tradition and hope for the future meet on Bulgaria's border with Serbia.At the end, we offer you a vibrant piece from the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.Enjoy listening!You can listen to the full version of this podcast, including the music slot, on our website HERE

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 21, hosted by Rositsa Petkova with sound engineering by Eva Zlateva.In today's edition, we bring you the latest headlines from Bulgaria, including President Iliana Iotova's comments on the deployment of US military aircraft, a new report highlighting the challenges faced by women journalists, and the latest weather warnings across the country.Later on, we meet one of Bulgaria's brightest stars on the international classical music scene, conductor Delyana Lazarova, who speaks about her remarkable career and her dream of bringing the power of music to as many people as possible.At the end, listen to Bulgarian jazz - a composition of Milcho Leviev.Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen to this podcast and other episodes of "Bulgaria Today" podcast also on our website HERE

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on 20 July 2026 with host Rositsa Petkova.In this edition, we'll tell you why Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is calling for a Bulgarian cultural institute abroad, look at the latest developments from the Annual Conference of Bulgarian Ambassadors in Sofia, and bring you the story of Bulgaria's outstanding performance at this year's International Mathematical Olympiad in China.We'll also have the latest sports news, the weather forecast, and, at the end of the programme, we'll meet journalist and writer Snezhana Galcheva from Chicago, who shares why Bulgaria remains part of the genetic code carried by every Bulgarian abroad. And there will be Bulgarian music, of course.Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen to this podcast also on our website HERE

In "Bulgaria Today" on Friday, 17 July:First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next, we hear from Marta Petkova, principal dancer and artistic director of the Sofia Opera Ballet, in an interview with Tsvetana Toncheva.And finally, in our music slot, we leave you with "Twisted Tails", a jazz composition by Vasil Spasov, performed by the BNR Big Band.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full edition of the podcast on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 16 July:First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next, Saving Lives Despite the System – Dr Aleksandar Aleksandrov of the National Cardiology Hospital reflects on the quality of care, institutional oversight and the staffing crisis in Bulgarian healthcare in an interview with Elena Beykova of BNR Horizont.And finally, in our music slot, we bring you "Trakiiska Kopanitsa for Two Tamburas and Orchestra" by Angel Dimitrov, featuring soloists Angel Dimitrov and Lyubomir Vladimirov, accompanied by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra.Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website HERE https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 15 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Sofia now has a climate refuge in the summer heat.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Peasant Dance” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Stoyan Yankulov, Dimitar Lyolev, Atanas Hadzhiev and Mihail Yosifov.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 13 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Village life offers more than peace and quiet. After 22 years abroad, one family finds a new beginning in rural Bulgaria.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Soup of the day” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Stoyan Yankulov, Mihail Yosifov and Dimitar Lyolev.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 10 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Dimitar Dimitrov from Zurich – When the heavenly icon painter holds the brush.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gaydarski Melodii” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 8 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Bulgarian interpreter Yoana Stoyanova on the challenges and joys of translation.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gaida Avasi” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's daily podcast, on Tuesday, 7 July!Today's programme:First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Next, Vrana Royal Palace near Sofia gradually restores its interior grandeur – a story by Yoan Kolev.And finally, in our music slot, we hear Concert Horo for Three Kavals, composed by Kostadin Genchev, Nedyalko Nedyalkov and Krastyo Dimov, arranged by Kostadin Genchev and performed by the three kaval players. Enjoy today's edition of Bulgaria Today!

In "Bulgaria Today" on Monday, 6 July, we bring you the latest news from across the country.Then, we look at how Bulgarian scientists are using eye movements to read human emotions as they develop brain implants aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for patients.And finally, in our music segment, enjoy Balkanski Igri ("Balkan Dances"), a composition by Dimitar Hristov performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra. Stay tuned!You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on July 3.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show we meet Denka Tsaneva, a Bulgarian teacher, artist and community activist whose remarkable journey has taken her from Bulgaria to Chile and Germany.At the end we offer you a beautiful jazz composition by Simeon Shterev, performed by the BNR Big Band.Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen to this podcast also on our website HERE

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 2 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Bulgaria lags behind the global trend of lifelong learning.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Meshanitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on July 1 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Teaching Bulgarian in Banat-Summary of Svetlana Karadjova’s first academic year at the West University of Timișoara and her projects with the Bulgarian community in Stár Bišnov.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Lozarevska Rachenitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 30 hosted by Rositsa Petkova, with sound engineer Visilav Galabov.Following the news, we take a closer look at one of the country's most pressing public concerns.What needs to change to make Bulgaria's roads safer, and what role do each of us play behind the wheel? We hear from experienced driving instructor Boyan Blazhev, who shares practical advice for safer driving, especially during the busy summer travel season.And to close the programme, we bring you contemporary Bulgarian jazz with the BNR Big Band.Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen to this podcast also on our website HERE

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 29 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: An Orthodox family in Switzerland—between finance, pharmaceuticals and eternity.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gornooryahovsko Elenino Horo” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 26 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: Village of Zheglitsa – life by the Danube between problems and hope.In today’s Highlights of Bulgarian Music Culture, we present “Mesechinko lyo” - a benchmark folk miniature by the great Krasimir Kyurkchiyski.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Rachenitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on June 25 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.Today on Bulgaria Today, we bring you stories about connections that cross borders and the people who build bridges between cultures, countries and communities.After the news, we meet Casey Angelova, an American from New York who chose Bulgaria as her home nearly two decades ago. From sustainable farming and clean food to life in the picturesque Kyustendil region, her story is one of belonging, purpose and discovering happiness in unexpected places.And to close the programme, we offer you contemporary Bulgarian jazz with the BNR Big Band.Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen this podcast also on our website HERE.

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 24 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next on the show: From family memory to personal identity – exhibition at Goethe-Institut in Sofia.Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Humoreska” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Orchestra.You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english