Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 28 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: Bulgarians and Irish form first kukeri group in Dublin

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Mamaliga” to the rendition of Dimitar Lavchev and 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, hosted on September 26 by Rossitsa Petcova.

In today’s edition, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria, including developments surrounding the upcoming presidential election, economic news, and Bulgaria’s position on the war in Ukraine. We’ll also take a look at the weather forecast for the weekend.

Later in our Highlights of Bulgarian Musical Culture, we’ll travel back to the traditions of the Thrace folklore and meet one of its most distinctive voices, folk singer Yanka Taneva, remembered for her remarkably deep and powerful voice.

We’ll also have some Bulgarian folk music to round off the programme.

Stay with us!

You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on our website HERE.

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 24 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.

We have a varied programme for you today, with the latest news from Bulgaria, the weather forecast for tomorrow, and a closer look at the presidential election campaign.

We’ll hear from political analyst Parvan Simeonov, who spoke to Radio Bulgaria about the campaign, the issues likely to shape it, and the role of Bulgarians living abroad.

Of course, we'll have some Bulgarian music to round off the programme with the BNR Big Band.

Stay with us!

You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on our website HERE

In Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 23 September:

Coming up first are the day's top stories from Bulgaria and tomorrow's weather.

Next, we meet Lubov Tsai, a Taurida Bulgarian from Ukraine who taught herself literary Bulgarian and went on to translate the works of more than a hundred Bulgarian authors. She speaks to Daniela Goleminova.

We round off the programme with “Windharmonium” by Milen Kukosharov, performed with the BNR Big Band.

Stay tuned!

You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website HERE. https://bnr.bg/en/podcast-in-english/broadcast

Hello and welcome to this special festive edition of Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 22, Bulgaria’s Independence Day.

Your hosts today are Rositsa Petkova and Kostadin Atanasov.

Today, Bulgaria celebrates the anniversary of one of the defining moments in its modern history. On September 22, 1908, in the historic town of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria proclaimed its Independence, marking a new chapter in the country’s journey as a sovereign European state. In this special edition, we will take a closer look at the story and significance of Bulgaria's Independence Day.

Later in our Culture segment, we remember the remarkable Bulgarian artist Ivan Tabakov, marking 125 years since his birth and exploring the legacy of a painter whose mastery of light and colour deserves renewed attention.

And, of course, we will celebrate the occasion with Bulgarian music.

Stay with us for this special edition of Bulgaria Today, as we mark Bulgaria’s Independence Day together!

In Bulgaria Today on Monday, 21 September:

We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow’s weather forecast.

Next, for World Alzheimer’s Day, we look at the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and whether it can be prevented. Gergana Hrischeva talks to neurologist Acad. Lachezar Traykov.

And finally, in our music slot, we hear “Olive Tree”, performed by the BNR Big Band with pianist Milen Kukosharov.

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

Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 18 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.
Coming up, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria.
In our feature, we turn to one of the great names of 20th-century Bulgarian music, composer Lyubomir Pipkov, and one of his most poignant choral works, Nani mi, nani, Damyancho, inspired by the simplicity and emotional depth of Bulgarian folk poetry.
And, of course, we’ll round off the programme on a musical note with a performance by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra.
Stay with us!

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 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: 20-year-old Desislava Marinova creates authentic Bulgarian folk costumes.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Po Graovski” to the rendition of Peyo Peev and 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

Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 16, hosted by Rositsa Petkova.

We’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria and we'll have a look at tomorrow’s weather.

Then, in our feature, we’ll take you into the heart of Old Sofia, where the KvARTal Festival will be once again bringing the capital’s historic centre to life, while also looking at how its architectural and cultural heritage can be preserved for the future.

And, of course, we’ll round off the programme on a musical note with a lively Bulgarian folk performance by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra.

Stay with us!

You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on our website HERE

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 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: Real-world problem-solving is at the heart of the education of the future.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Chompalova rachenitsa” to the rendition of Petar Ralchev and 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