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!