BNT 1 is the first National public television program in Bulgaria. It broadcasts current programs related to the public, films, TV series, Bulgarian and foreign productions, sports events of the Europa League, Winter Sports, Euro 2016, as well as meetings of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria. The first broadcast of Bulgarian television was a live broadcast of the November 7 demonstration from the square "September 9" (now "Alexander Batemberg") in 1959. December 26, 1959 the official opening of the Bulgarian television. In 1964. The Main Directorate "Bulgarian Radio and Television" has been established under the Committee for Culture and Art. In 1971. Radio and television in Bulgaria are separated into the Committee on Television and Radio, part of the executive power structure. Since 1974. the second television program has started. For many years, this TV channel has given preference to cultural programs and author's shows. Since 1977. Bulgarian Television and Bulgarian Radio
