Bulgaria Today

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Radio Bulgaria’s podcast brings an overview of the most important news stories from and about Bulgaria, monitors the Covid situation, presents interesting tourist destinations and sheds light on the way of life, culture and history of this country

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Today · 25 min
14 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 14 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: Euro introduced smoothly in Bulgaria, citizens struggle with rising prices. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “History of Beauty” 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
Yesterday · 24 min
13 October 2026
Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 13 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. Today, we begin with growing security concerns in the Black Sea, where two more commercial ships have been hit by drones near Bulgarian waters, prompting calls for closer cooperation between Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye. Later, we’ll take you to northern Norway, where Bulgaria’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale is making history by travelling beyond Italy for a parallel exhibition. At the end, we look ahead to the new concert season of the Bulgarian National Radio’s Folk Music Orchestra. Stay with us for the latest news, stories and music from Bulgaria. You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website HERE.
Monday · 25 min
12 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 12 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: Low pensions and fewer workers pose a challenge to the pension system. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Gergyovski Meliodii” to the rendition of Nedyalko Nedyalkov, 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
Friday · 40 min
9 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 9. Coming up today: first the leading news stories and the weather for the weekend in Bulgaria. Later in the programme, we’ll explore how art can help people express their inner worlds, as we visit an exhibition of paintings by patients at Sofia’s Prof. Nikola Shipkovenski Mental Health Centre, marking World Mental Health Day on October 10. We end with Bulgarian music, featuring the remarkable early orchestral work of composer and pianist Dimitar Nenov in this week’s edition of our running series Highlights of Bulgarian musical culture. Stay with us for the stories, sounds and people that bring Bulgaria closer to you! You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website HERE.
Thursday · 19 min
8 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 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: Alexandra Albazini who loves Bulgarian and dreams of a master's degree in Sofia. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece „ Razlaka” 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
October 7 · 22 min
7 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 7 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: More Bulgarians in U.S. want their children to study at Bulgarian universities. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece „Spring Rhapsody” to the rendition of Nikolay Antov 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
October 6 · 25 min
6 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 6 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. In today’s programme, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria, including reports of drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea. We’ll also bring you the latest weather forecast and sports news about the growing international interest in the Sofia Marathon. Later in the programme, we’ll meet six young volunteers from different countries who spent 40 days in Sofia, working to make the city cleaner, more attractive and more welcoming. We'll end the programme with Bulgarian folk music – a traditional Bulgarian rachenitsa dance this time. You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
October 5 · 22 min
2 October 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Friday, 2 October: We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow’s weather forecast. Next, Professor Georgi Nikolov and journalist Yoan Kolev talk about one of Bulgaria’s greatest rulers – Tsar Samuel. The occasion is the return of his remains from Greece. On Saturday, 3 October, they are due to find their final resting place in Sofia. In Highlights of Bulgarian Musical Culture, Tsvetana Toncheva tells the story of “Stop, Don’t Leave”, the hugely popular song from the film Adaptation. Our final piece is “Bucket of Hopes” by pianist and composer Milen Kukosharov, performed with the BNR Big Band. 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
October 5 · 20 min
5 October 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Monday, 5 October: We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow’s weather forecast. Next, Krasimir Martinov takes us to the Monastery of St John the Baptist, one of the remarkable sacred sites of Bulgaria’s Eastern Rhodopes. Our musical finale is “Karhahrmanski Tunes” by Stefan Kanev, performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra, conducted by Dobrin Panayotov, with Mihail Marinov on the gadulka. 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
October 1 · 33 min
1 October 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 1 hosted by Rossitsa Petkova. In today’s programme, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria, a look at the weather for the days ahead, and some stories from the worlds of science, education, culture and, of course music, on International Music Day. We’ll also meet a remarkable musician with a special connection to Bulgaria. Luxembourg-born percussionist Victor Kraus speaks to Radio Bulgaria about his Bulgarian roots, his music, and the sounds and traditions that continue to inspire him. And, of course, we’ll end the programme with Bulgarian music. On this International Music Day, let music be your bridge to Bulgaria! You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on our website HERE.
September 30 · 19 min
30 September 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 30 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: Better disease prevention and health awareness are needed in Bulgaria. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Kogato stane taka” to the rendition of Theodosii Spassov 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
September 29 · 29 min
29 September 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 29 hosted by Rossitsa Petkova. In today’s edition, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria, from healthcare and the country’s demographic challenges to economic developments and the return of the remains of Bulgarian Tsars Samuil and Gavril Radomir from Greece to Bulgaria. Later in the programme, we’ll take a closer look at Bulgaria’s vibrant musical scene, as the Sofia Opera opens a new season with an ambitious programme featuring Wagner, Handel, Donizetti and Prokofiev. We’ll round off the programme with Bulgarian classical music performed by the BNR Symphony Orchestra. Stay with us! You can listen to all episodes of this podcast also on our website at: https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
September 28 · 18 min
28 September 2026
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
September 25 · 25 min
25 September 2026
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.
September 24 · 26 min
24 September 2026
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
September 23 · 15 min
23 September 2026
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
September 22 · 22 min
22 September 2026
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!
September 21 · 28 min
21 September 2026
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
September 18 · 24 min
18 September 2026
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!
September 17 · 17 min
17 September 2026
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

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