# bTV programming updates in Bulgaria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/btv-programming-updates-in-bulgaria
> Updated: 2026-08-24T06:20:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Bulgarian broadcaster bTV has announced several new programming initiatives for its upcoming season. 

In its news and current affairs lineup, the network will launch a new autumn schedule on August 31. This programming includes coverage of the 2026 presidential elections and the new political season. Featured segments include ‘Tazi Sutrin’, a morning program with special broadcasts from the Black Sea coast, and ‘Europe: The Questions’ by correspondent Desislava Mincheva. The schedule also includes the return of the talk show ‘Litse v litse’ and features regarding artificial intelligence.

Additionally, the broadcaster has launched a sports reality format titled ‘Football Trials: The Day That Changed My Life’. Hosted by former professional footballer Ivaylo Krusharski, the project aims to identify young talent through trials held across seven Bulgarian cities during September. The program seeks to help participants aged 8 to 20 secure professional club contracts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: bTV launches football talent reality show in Bulgaria

bTV is launching a new sports reality show, ‘Football Trials: The Day That Changed My Life,’ to scout young football talent aged 8–20 across seven Bulgarian cities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/btv-launches-football-talent-reality-show-in-bulgaria

### 2026-08-20: bTV announces new season of news and current affairs programming

Bulgarian broadcaster bTV will launch its new season of news and current affairs programming on August 31, featuring coverage of the 2026 presidential elections and new technology segments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/btv-announces-new-season-of-news-and-current-affairs-programming

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