Today in September 8, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show:  The renowned Bulgarian accordionist Dimitar Angelov has just turned 80.

And finally in our music slot we’ll hear Sintievsko horo and Rodolyubie Quartet.

02’16 – News

14’29 – The renowned Bulgarian accordionist Dimitar Angelov has just turned 80

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, September 7, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show, in the Bulgarian Sunday school in Chisinau days before the start of the school year.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece Sunbeams to the rendition of Fabrizio Parisi and Miroslav Yanev featuring Gergana Dimitrova – Belonoga

“01’41 – News

15’13 – In the Bulgarian Sunday school in Chisinau days before the start of the school year

Welcome to “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, September 6.

On September 6, Bulgaria marks 137 years since the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia, an important moment in Bulgarian history that changed the course of development of the country.

On our podcast today, we have a special programme dedicated to September 6, with a focus on history and Bulgarian music in the spirit of the day.

First, we bring you some details about the prehistory of this memorable for Bulgaria event.

Also, we tell you about the great act of unity of the revolutionary committees, the Bulgarian government, Knyaz Alexander Battenberg, the political parties, and the people that led to the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia.

At the end of the programme, In Radio Bulgaria’s Song of the Day we offer you an emblematic Bulgarian song- “Hubava si, tatkovino/ How beautiful you are, my fatherland” to the rendition of the Mixed Choir and the Symphony Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio.

01’14 – Bulgaria marks 135 years since Unification of Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia

04’57 –The Bulgarian Unification – lesson that showed people unity means strength

In “Bulgaria Today” onMonday, September 5,we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: DJ Fabrizio Parisi: Bulgarian folk music must not remain “enclosed” within a limited circle of people.

Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear the song "Talk to me” by pop and rock singer Maria Mutafchieva – Mary.

01’52 – News

11’35 – DJ Fabrizio Parisi and Bulgarian folk music

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, 2 September, we bring you, first, the latest news stories from this country.

Next on the show:The Sofia Rivers Festival inspires green action

Finally, in our music slot: Kalina reaping wheat

01’40 – News

12’51 – The Sofia Rivers Festival inspires green action

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, September 1, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show, the festival spirit of Apollonia comes alive again.Sozopol is once again the cultural capital of Bulgaria as the 38th Apollonia Arts Festival is in full swing until September 5.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece "Letyat svetofari" performed by the famous Bulgarian band Atlas.

01’34 – News

14’34 –The festival spirit of Apollonia comes alive again

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, August 31, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show, Danube drought threatens riverside ecosystems.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece Rainbow performed by the famous rock singer Toma Zdravkov.

01’34 – News

15’19 – Danube drought threatens riverside ecosystems

Finally, in our music slot: Bulgarian band Atlas and their song “Zeleni Ochila” (Green Glasses).In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, August 30, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Reading – a pastime young people in Bulgaria are no longer interested in. 

02’01 – News

12’53 – Interest in reading declines in Bulgaria

In “Bulgaria Today” onMonday, August 29,we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show:Thracian Mysteries Festival 2022 reveals the mystery of Thracian ritual bread.

Finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song "I Never Forget You" performed by Dani Ilieva and Emin Al-Juneid.

01’54 – News

12’57 – Thracian Mysteries Festival

16’03 – Song of the day

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, August 26, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: Chubritsa - the Dutch choir named after a Bulgarian spice.

Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear a fragment of Lazar Nikolov’s Concerto for String Orchestra, performed by the Tsenov Chamber Ensemble - New York, conducted by Gergan Tsenov.

More about the great Bulgarian composer: Lazar Nikolov - a "project from above"

02’04 – News

10’42 – The Dutch choir for Bulgarian folk music Chubritsa

14’51 – Song of the day