Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on June 22 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 education faces a choice: managed evolution or collapse.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Veselyashka devyatka” 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 Friday, 19 June:

First, we bring you the latest news from across the country.

Next: Rock and heavy metal first sparked his love of music, but Bulgarian folklore became his life's work. Orchestra Lele Lele founder Mihail Dinchev reflects on the journey from Vidin to Sweden and the music that brought him home. An interview by Vesela Krasteva.

Today's highlight of Bulgarian musical culture is the song Visoko, performed by FSB.

And finally, in our music segment we listen to Graovsko Horo by Martin Vladimirov, performed by the Bulgarian National Radio 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

In "Bulgaria Today" on Thursday, 18 June:

First, we bring you the latest news from across the country and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Next, Gergana Mancheva takes us on a stroll through Pomorie on the Black Sea coast – a modern resort town that was once an ancient cosmopolitan settlement shaped by Thracian, Greek and Byzantine cultures.

And finally, in our music segment, we leave you with "Pateshestvie" ("A Journey") by Angel Dimitrov, 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

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, 17 June, we bring you the latest news from across the country and the weather forecast for Thursday.

Then, in a report by Mladen Petkov, we look at the rich collection of Bulgarian publications preserved at the U.S. Library of Congress, including rare books and early immigrant newspapers.

In our music segment, we feature "Mahlenska Rachenitsa" by Nedyalko Nedyalkov, 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 June 15 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.

Today on Bulgaria Today, we bring you stories about the different ways a society protects its future.

From Bulgaria's plans to strengthen its defence capabilities and secure its borders, to a championship in Sofia celebrating courage and inclusion, and finally to the quiet heroes who save lives through blood donation.

We also take a look at Bulgarian culture abroad, from Berlin to Boston, before ending with the timeless jazz of Simeon Shterev and the BNR Big Band.

Have an enjoyable listen! You can listen to this podcast also on our website HERE.

In Bulgaria Today on Friday, 12 June:

First, we bring you the latest news from across the country and the weather forecast for the weekend.

Next, Bulgarian livestock farmers are calling for state support as they struggle to survive. We hear the shocking story of a farmer who lost a third of his herd after a lightning strike. Story by Gergana Mancheva.

And in our Friday Music Special, editor Tsvetana Toncheva presents another gem from Bulgaria’s rich musical heritage. Today, we turn to Dimitar Nenov, one of Bulgaria’s most distinguished pianists and composers, and his Miniatures for Piano.

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 June 11 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 surprised me with how green and peaceful it is, says Vassilis Xypolias.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Pletenitsa” to the rendition of the Bulgarian Natioanal Radio Big Band, Simeon Shterev, Antoni Donchev, Ventseslav Blagoev 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

In "Bulgaria Today" on Wednesday, 10 June:

First, we bring you the latest news from across the country, followed by the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Next, we turn to Bulgarians abroad with the story “From Paris to Dublin: Why church life abroad is worth every effort”, looking at the role church communities play in helping people keep their ties to home alive.

And finally, we leave you with Rasti, Bore – a jazz interpretation of a traditional folk song performed by the BNR Big Band, with music and arrangement by Simeon Shterev.

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 June 9 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: Demographic realities outline a polycentric development path for Bulgaria.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Herbie Rock” 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 June 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: Desislava Oppel and her love for Bulgarian children in Austria and folklore.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Kitka Makedonska” 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