Balgarsko Nacionalno Radio, also known as BNR or Bulgarian National Radio, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Bulgaria. Founded in 1935 with approximately 260 employees, it functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Its main product involves broadcast television and radio. The company operates two national channels and nine regional channels, as well as an international service (Radio Bulgaria) which broadcasts in 11 languages.

Revenue

Founded

1935

Headcount

330

Headquarters

Bulgaria

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

Balgarsko Nacionalno Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev outlined safeguards for the public broadcaster's editorial independence on July 22, 2026, during a conference hosted by the Council for Electronic Media in Sofia. This meeting brought together media professionals, academics, and journalists' organizations to discuss standards and protections against external influence. Previously, on June 17, 2026, BNR honoured the "Bulgarian Cultural Ambassadors" for 2025 at a ceremony at the National Archaeological Museum, an event held under the auspices of President Iliana Iotova. Earlier in June, on the 11th, Director General Mitev stressed the importance of maintaining young people's interest in journalism to secure a future workforce during a discussion organized by BTA and the Council for Electronic Media. On June 8, 2026, Mitev also noted BNR's natural presence in Antarctica through journalist Marina Velikova's work at the opening of the "Antarctic Echo" photo exhibition. In May, on the 11th, he proposed establishing an integrated national database for useful tourist information during a discussion organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), highlighting a current lack of such a resource.

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