Welcome to Bulgaria Today on July 7.

We start with a summary of the leading news from Bulgaria today first and a weather forecast for the weekend.

Next, why do young Bulgarians tend to choose universities abroad and do they doubt they will be able to find a career in their home country?

At the end, new Bulgarian pop music with Preslava Peycheva and her recent song “So Good”

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01’43 - Young Bulgarians choose universities abroad because they doubt they will be able to find a career in their home country

In “Bulgaria Today” onWednesday,July 6, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: Allegations of “shopping” for MPs rife as deadline for formation of cabinet looms closer – a story by Ivo Ivanov

Finally, in our music slot we will hear the song "Poveche" ("More"), performed by one of the most famous contemporary pop singers Miro and young but very promising singer Alma.

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11’14–Allegations of “shopping” for MPs

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, July 5, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: Beekeeping - an invaluable factor for health, yet not a priority sector for the Bulgarian state.

Finally, in our music slot: “Awaken” to the rendition of Krustina Kokorska-Krista.

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14’29 – Beekeeping - an invaluable factor for health, yet not a priority sector for the Bulgarian state

20’14 – Song of the day

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, the 4th of July, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: Early elections are the most probable scenario for getting out of the political crisis.

Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the song “Game” to the rendition of Grisha Georgiev – Greesh.

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-Early elections are the most probable scenario for getting out of the political crisis

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, the 1st of July, we bring you, first, the latest news stories from this country.

Next on the show:Bulgaria’s lawmakers finally adopt the amendment of the 2022 state budget.

Finally, in our music slot - Early summer song.

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14’56 – Bulgaria’s lawmakers finally adopt the amendment of the 2022 state budget

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, June 30, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: July Morning – the Bulgarian Black Sea coast tradition continues

Finally, "I Don't Have Time" performed by Boris Iliev and Preya is our song choice today.

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1’02 – Relics of Saints Cyril and Methodius are to be welcomed in Sofia on May 23

15’30 – Song of the day

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 29.

We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow.

Next, we are to tell you more about the shortage of doctors and young specialist in Bulgaria.

In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian folklore music.

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11’30 – The shortage of doctors and young specialists is becoming a national problem for Bulgaria

15’18  – Song of the Day

In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, June 28, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.

Next on the show: Bulgaria was a magnet for drug traffickers in the early 20th century

Finally, in our music slot we’ll hear a Aprilska Kopanitsa  - a horo dance performed by Misho Buzhev - a famous accordionist and one of the initiators of the the Balkan Festival of Bulgarian Song.

You can learn more about this famous festival in the town of Apriltsi from from this publication on Radio Bulgaria's website

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14’20 – Bulgaria was a magnet for drug traffickers in the early 20th century

19’35 – Song of the day

In the English-language podcast of the Bulgarian National Radio we open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow.

Next, we are to tell you more about the story of Bulgarians in Tavria.

In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian music.

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12’28 - The unknown history of Bulgarians in Tavria

Welcome to Bulgaria Today on June 24.

We open up with the leading news and stories today and a weather report for tomorrow.

Next, we are to tell you more aboutcherry-picking season in the Bulgarian town of Kyustendil.

In today’s music slot, we bring you some Bulgarian folklore music.

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13’25– Cherry season in Kyustendil: A time for hard work and for a big festival