1 January 2026
Welcome to this special edition of Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s English-language podcast bringing you the latest news and stories about our culture, politics and people. I’m Elizabeth Radkova, and it is my pleasure to host the first episode of 2026.
Here’s what’s coming up this Thursday. As well as marking the start of the new year, 1 January is a particularly significant day for Bulgaria as it joins the eurozone. To mark this momentous occasion, Radio Bulgaria editor Ioan Kolev presents a special interview.
Then, we explore tradition and cuisine as today is Vassiliovden, an important…
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