Bulgaria Today – 22 August 2025

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 22 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.

We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Next, History Club and a glimpse into Bulgaria’s medieval past – the Trapezitsa Hill in the town of Veliko Tarnovo and the secrets it holds of Bulgaria’s Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

At the end, as every Friday – the new episode in our running series presenting the pearls of Bulgaria’s musical heritage – this time renowned Bulgarian composer Petko Staynov and his Thracian Dances.

Have an enjoyable listen!

02’01 – News11’59 – History Club: The Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo preserves the spirit of medieval Bulgaria20’28 – ‎‎Highlights of Bulgarian musical culture: Petko Staynov’s Thracian Dances