Balgarsko Nacionalno Radio

Balgarsko Nacionalno Radio

http://www.bnr.bg
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bulgarianantionalradio/

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

258

Headquarters

Bulgaria

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On April 21, 2026, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Media Summit opened in Sofia, marking the first time the two-day event took place in the Bulgarian capital. Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev attended the opening ceremony alongside EBU Deputy Director General Jean-Philippe de Tender and Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova. Speaking at the summit, Mitev warned of growing challenges for public service media amid digital competition and shifting audience habits, emphasizing that public service media operates as a living organism connected to society's pulse.

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Balgarsko Nacionalno Radio offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Balgarsko Nacionalno Radio's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.

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May

11th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

National Radio Director Proposes Setting Up Integrated Tourism Database

Bulgarian National Radio Director General Milen Mitev proposed the creation of an integrated national database containing useful information for tourists during a discussion on Monday organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). "Something we are lacking is an integrated database with useful information for tourists.

Bulgarian News Agency

Apr

21st

2026

18:30

Events, B2B Tag

European Broadcasting Union's Media Summit Opens in Sofia

The European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) Media Summit was opened in Sofia on Wednesday. The two-day event is taking place in the Bulgarian capital for the first time, as the opening ceremony was attended by EBU Deputy Director General Jean-Philippe de Tender, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova, as well as the Directors General of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) - Milena Milotinova and Milen Mitev.

Bulgarian News Agency

Apr

21st

2026

18:30

BNR Director General Warns of Growing Challenges for Public Service Media amid Digital Competition, Shifting Audience Habits

Speaking at the opening of the first-ever Sofia-hosted European Broadcasting Union Media Summit, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev said that public service media are a living organism whose pulse beats in harmony with that of society.

Bulgarian News Agency

Apr

15th

2026

11:35

Romania's foreign debt rises to 229.3 bln euro at end-Feb

April 15 (SeeNews) - Romania's gross foreign debt increased to 229.333 billion euro ($263.87 billion) at the end of January from 228.463 billion euro at the end of 2025, the central bank said on Wednesday. The end-February figure includes 182.519 billion euro in long-term foreign debt, up from 180.315 billion euro at the end of 2025, the central bank, BNR, said in a monthly balance of payments report.

Apr

15th

2026

11:29

FDI in Romania rises, c/a gap contracts y/y in Jan-Feb

April 15 (SeeNews) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Romania totalled 1.128 billion euro ($1.33 billion) in the first two months of 2026, increasing from 854 million euro in the same period of 2025, the central bank said on Wednesday, citing provisional data.

Apr

14th

2026

18:30

Bulgaria Expects Summer Tourism Boost as Foreign Interest Grows

Around half a million Bulgarians chose to spend Easter inside the country, while roughly 120,000 traveled abroad, according to data presented by tourism analyst Rumen Draganov in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio. At the same time, the holiday brought about 130,000 foreign visitors into Bulgaria.

Apr

7th

2026

18:30

Romania keeps policy rate, signals higher inflation in Q2 on Middle East effects

Romania’s central bank (BNR) decided, at its April 7 board meeting, to maintain the monetary policy rate at 6.5%, noting disinflationary pressures from aggregate demand following the renewed decrease in annual GDP dynamics in Q1, as well as inflationary effects from the Middle East crisis, which is expected to spur higher inflation in Q2.

Romania Insider

Apr

7th

2026

10:13

Romania's central bank keeps main interest rate at 6.5%

April 7 (SeeNews) - Romania's central bank decided to keep its monetary policy rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 13th time since October 2024, following a 25 basis-point (bp) cut in August 2024 , it said on Tuesday.

Apr

6th

2026

18:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

National Radio Head Underscores Crucial Role of Public Media for Successful Hosting of Italian Cycling Tour Stages

Milen Mitev, Director General of Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), emphasized the crucial role of public media in the success of Bulgaria’s hosting of the Giro d’Italia stages. He stressed that the event is an "undeniable opportunity" for the country, whose success "largely depends on an effective communication campaign".

Bulgarian News Agency

Jan

13th

2026

11:17

Bulgarian Economist: Euro Transition Exceeds Expectations

The shift to the euro in Bulgaria is proceeding more smoothly than many anticipated, according to Petar Ganev, senior economist at the Institute for Market Economics, who spoke to the Bulgarian National Radio. “Operationally, trade - particularly in large retail chains - and banking preparations are progressing well,” Ganev noted.

Jan

12th

2026

20:03

Bulgarian Economist: Euro Transition Exceeds Expectations

The shift to the euro in Bulgaria is proceeding more smoothly than many anticipated, according to Petar Ganev, senior economist at the Institute for Market Economics, who spoke to the Bulgarian National Radio. “Operationally, trade - particularly in large retail chains - and banking preparations are progressing well,” Ganev noted.

Dec

4th

2025

03:30

Bulgaria Faces Structural Budget Deficit, Economist Warns

Economist Dimitar Chobanov has warned that the current policies are pushing Bulgaria’s budget toward a structural deficit that is already becoming apparent. He told the Bulgarian National Radio that addressing this issue requires stricter control over expenditures rather than relying solely on raising taxes or administrative fees.

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