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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Yesterday · 21 min
28 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 28 hosted by Kostadin Atanasov. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. In Today’s Highlights of Bulgarian Music Culture we feature Petar Hristoskov and his brilliant “12 Caprices for Solo Violin”. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Kraidunavska Prikazka” 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
Wednesday · 16 min
26 August 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 26 August: Coming up first are the day's top stories from Bulgaria and tomorrow's weather. After that, we have a political analysis of the situation in Bulgaria ahead of the presidential election on 25 October. We round off the programme with "Tonke Le", composed and conducted by Kosta Kolev, featuring soloist Yovcho Karaivanov. 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
Tuesday · 19 min
25 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 25 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: Fentanyl- a new risk in Bulgaria’s changing opioid landscape. There are no “modern” or “less dangerous” drugs, warns Aleksandar Panayotov of the National Center of Public Health and Analyses. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Buenetsi” 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
Monday · 25 min
24 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 24 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. In today’s programme, we’ll bring you the latest news from Bulgaria, including developments concerning American tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, GPS interference over Sofia, and a proposal to make the bearded vulture a symbol of Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. Next, our feature today introduces you to German-Bulgarian opera singer Nadja Stefanoff, who says that the most beautiful vouces are coming from Bulgaria. The daughter of Bulgarian tenor Stefan Stefanoff, her story takes us from the opera stages of Germany back to her father’s native Varna, where, after more than two decades away, she returned to perform Wagner. We'll close the programme with Bulgarian music performed by the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band. Have an enjoyable listen!
August 21 · 28 min
21 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 21, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. First, we bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria. Next, we’ll also take you into the world of Bulgarian music. Today’s feature tells the story of Alexander Yossifov’s Requiem, a song written to the poetry of Yordan Milev and made famous by the legendary Lili Ivanova. We’ll look back at the creative partnership behind this classic and its lasting place in Bulgaria’s musical heritage. We'll end the programme with more Bulgarian music, this time a performance by the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band. Stay with Bulgaria Today! You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website HERE.
August 20 · 27 min
20 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 20 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria. Next, we’ll hear about an increasingly noticeable trend in Bulgaria: the growing number of Bulgarians and foreigners choosing to leave the cities and settle in the countryside. And, of course, we’ll round off today’s edition with Bulgarian folk music. Have an enjoyable listen!You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website HERE.
August 19 · 22 min
19 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 19 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: There are thousands of friends of Bulgaria in Vietnam. "There I was moved by the love and knowledge of my homeland", says Hristina Stoimenova. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Concert suite” 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
August 18 · 16 min
18 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 18 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: Gabriela Ilieva grows the "flower from heaven" in the Vratsa Balkan Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Twist” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Georgi Kornazov, Antoni Donchev and Martin Tashev Miladinov. You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
August 17 · 24 min
17 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 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: Eurovision 2027 in Burgas will rely on the inimitable Bulgarian spirit. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Close to you” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Mihail Yosifov and Atanas Miladinov. You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
August 14 · 26 min
14 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 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: Bulgaria’s еnergy sector is currently keeping the region afloat, says Ivan Hinovski. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece ‘’The hopping half’’ to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Mihail Yosifov and Atanas Miladinov. You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
August 13 · 22 min
13 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 13, hosted by Rositsa Petkova and Alexander Markov. In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria, along with the latest weather forecast. We’ll also turn our attention to Bulgarians living abroad and to an initiative that has brought together Bulgarian Sunday schools from across the world. As Radio Bulgaria’s “Lesson on Bulgaria” initiative marking the 90th anniversary of our media draws to a close, we’ll hear about the young people who shared their own stories of Bulgaria, and about the importance of preserving language, memory and a sense of belonging far from home. And, as always, we’ll end the programme with music from Bulgaria, this time with a performance by the Bulgarian National Radio Folk Music Orchestra. Stay with us! You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website at https://bnrnews.bg/en
August 12 · 28 min
12 August 2026
Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 12 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the day’s leading stories from Bulgaria, including the rare astronomical spectacle that will grace the skies tonight. We’ll also take a look at Bulgaria’s latest sporting success, as long jumper Bozhidar Saraboyukov has secured a bronze medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Later in the programme, we’ll travel to Budapest and meet members of the Bulgarian community there. And, of course, we’ll round off today’s edition with Bulgarian music. Stay with us for half an hour of Bulgariana! You can listen to Bulgaria Today podcast also on Radio Bulgaria's website at https://bnrnews.bg/en
August 11 · 25 min
11 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 11. In the next few minutes, we’ll bring you the latest news and stories from Bulgaria. Later in the programme, we’ll turn our attention to Bulgarian cuisine and the people working to put Bulgarian produce on the world culinary map – an interview with chef Nikolay Popov. We will wrap up with some lively folk music from Bulgaria. Stay with us!
August 10 · 20 min
10 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 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: Composting – Green PR or real change. Finally, in our music slot, we bring you the piece “Sad bolero” to the rendition of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, Mihail Yosifov and Dimitar Shanov. You can listen to the full version of our podcast on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
August 7 · 29 min
7 August 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 7, hosted by Rositsa Petkova. In the next few minutes, we'll bring you the latest developments from Bulgaria. Later in the programme, we'll travel to Budapest to meet one of the most devoted guardians of Bulgaria's cultural and spiritual heritage abroad, writer and public figure Tosho Donchev.Also, we have this week's episode in Highlights of Bulgarian Musical Culture series. And, as always, we'll end today's edition with music from Bulgaria. Stay with us for half an hour of Bulgaria!You can listen to the all episodes of this podcast also on our website HERE
August 3 · 23 min
3 August 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Monday, 3 August: We start with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast. Next, we meet world-renowned conductor Svetoslav Borisov in an interview by Tsvetana Toncheva. We close with "The Caravan", composed by Yosif Tsankov and performed by the BNR Big Band, featuring Mihail Yossifov, Velislav Stoyanov and Atanas Miladinov. 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
July 30 · 24 min
30 July 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Thursday, 30 July: We start with the latest news from around the country, followed by the weather forecast for Friday. Next, we uncover the story of the gold treasure of Marcianopolis with Ivan Sutev, Director of Bulgaria's only Museum of Mosaics in Devnya. Our musical finale is "Overture – Prelude to the Golden Fleece", composed by Milcho Leviev and performed by the BNR Big Band, featuring Stoyan Yankoulov. You can listen to the full version of the podcast available on our website at https://bnrnews.bg/en/list/podcast-in-english
July 29 · 23 min
29 July 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Wednesday, 29 July: Coming up first are the day's top stories from Bulgaria and tomorrow's weather. Then we head to Veliko Tarnovo, where the 49th International Summer Seminar in Bulgarian Language and Culture has brought together students from 29 countries. To close the programme, we leave you with the jazz composition Sophronica and Vergil, composed by Milcho Leviev and performed by the BNR Big Band, featuring Stoyan Yankoulov and Mihail Yossifov. 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
July 28 · 20 min
27 July 2026
In "Bulgaria Today" on Monday, 27 July: First, we bring you the latest news from across the country. Next: Born in Vietnam, educated in Bulgaria and the United States, Vu Nguyen now calls Bulgaria home. We bring you the story of how he discovered sculpture and why it has transformed his life. Story by Aneliya Dimitrova. And finally, in our music segment we have "A Dance from Sinagovo", composed by Angel Dimitrov and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of Dimitar Hristov. 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
July 28 · 18 min
28 July 2026
In Bulgaria Today on Tuesday, 28 July: We begin with the latest news from across Bulgaria, followed by tomorrow's weather forecast. Then we meet world-renowned opera director Vera Nemirova in an interview by Tsvetana Toncheva. We close with Pravo Horo from Haskovo, composed by Dimitar Trifonov and performed by the BNR Folk Music Orchestra under the direction of Dimitar Hristov. 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

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