2 November 2026
Hello and welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 2 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.
Today we start with the outcome of Bulgaria’s presidential election of course. The country has elected its first woman president, Iliana Iotova, who won a clear victory in Sunday’s runoff.
Following the news, we’ll take a closer look at the new president Iotova and her vice president, Kiril Valchev.
Today’s closing track comes from the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band, featuring a lively jazz composition by Angel Zaberski Jr.
Stay with us for the latest news, stories…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.