Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on October 16.  

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

Next, we keep talking about the forthcoming local elections in Bulgaria at the end of October – are citizens aware of the powers of mayors and do they have realistic expectations of them – an interview with university lecturer and regional development Kliment Naydenov.

And finally in our music slot, we celebrate 45 years on stage one of Bulgaria’s most popular pop singers – Nelly Rangelova and her jubilee concert.

Stay tuned!

Welcome to the show!

• 01’59– News

• 11’34– Local elections 2023: Citizens largely do not know the powers of mayors and have unrealistic expectations of them

• 18’54– ‎‎Song of the day: Encore and Nelly Rangelova celebrating 45 years on stage