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.
Prof. Evelina Kelbecheva will be a guest on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Consulate General in New York to give a lecture and present the film Debris of One Afternoon, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the attack against the church of "St...
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 17 . In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the Bulgarian..
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 11 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow. Next, we take you to the..
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 21 hosted by Rositsa Petkova. We start with a summary of the..
Over the past two weeks, during the history classes of the Bulgarian Sunday School "Rodolyubie" in Norwich, England, first and second..
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