3 March 2026
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast, on March 3rd - the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria.
On this date in 1878, the Treaty of San Stefano was signed, marking the liberation of Bulgaria from nearly five centuries of Ottoman rule. This day stands as a powerful symbol of national awakening, resilience, and the restoration of Bulgarian statehood.
For generations of Bulgarians, March 3rd has embodied the price of freedom and the enduring spirit of a nation that preserved its language, faith, and identity through centuries of hardship.
Stay with our hosts Rositsa Petkova and…
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