In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 7 January, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Today the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honours the memory of St John the Baptist, also known as St John the Forerunner, because he prepared people for the coming of the Saviour. The day, known in Bulgaria as Ivanovden, is the name day of Ivan, Ivanka, Ioan, Ioana, Ivo, Iva, etc. and is celebrated throughout the country.
Next on the show: Vasko Vassilev-Bazilio, the distinguished voice of the BNR Mixed Choir, is celebrating 40 amazing years in radio! In an exclusive interview with Vesela Krusteva, Vasko reveals his plans to celebrate the anniversary with a big concert.
And finally in our music slot we’ll hear the song Ivane, Ivane, performed by Bogdana Karadocheva. The choice of our music editor Diliana Tracheva is dedicated to all Bulgarians named Ivan, on todays Ivanovden St. John’s Day.
Welcome to Bulgaria Today. This is a festive edition of Radio Bulgaria's English-language podcast, broadcast on Thursday, 26 December. Your host is Elizabeth Radkova. On our programme today we talk about the sacred meaning of Koledari caroling in..
Merry Christmas, dear friends of Radio Bulgaria! On behalf of our entire team here at Radio Bulgaria, we wish health, blessings and prosperity to you and your families and loved ones! What's on our festive Christmas Day program on..
Welcome to “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, December 24. In our festive podcast on Christmas Eve we are to tell you about the strict rituals our ancestors used to follow during holidays in order to earn blessing from the higher powers for the well-being of..
In “Bulgaria Today” on January 8, we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next on the show, we bring an interview with the last Tsar of..
In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, January 9, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Lazar Dobrich- the Bulgarian..
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