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Bulgaria Marks Milestone as EU Confirms Accession to Eurozone
Balkan Insight
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July 8, 2025
Promotional visuals of how Bulgarian euro coins will look like starting from January 1, 2026. Source: Bulgarian National Bank. The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, ECOFIN, on Tuesday confirmed Bulgaria as the 21st member of the euro...
Energy Minister Says Contract with BOTAS Will Cost Bulgaria Billions, Counter-Corruption Commission Investigates Case
Bulgarian News Agency
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Representatives of the Counter-Corruption Commission (CCC) arrived Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Energy building. The CCC was provided with documents containing all information in the ministry related to the contract with the Turkish...
Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 after final EU approval
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 8, 2025
After years of political turbulence and economic scrutiny, Bulgaria is set to ditch the lev for the euro, becoming the eurozone's 21st member. EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026,...
Political Reactions to Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Highlight National Achievement and Future Challenges
Novinite
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Following Bulgaria’s successful vote for eurozone entry in both the European Parliament and the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), leading politicians and statesmen promptly expressed their congratulations and reflections on...
CC-DB: European Commission's Report on Rule of Law in Bulgaria Points to Lack of Significant Progress in Judiciary
Bulgarian News Agency
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Speaking from Parliament’s rostrum on Thursday, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) co-floor leader Nikolay Denkov said that “this year’s report of the European Commission on the rule of law in Bulgaria is even harsher and more...
Assen Vassilev: From now on PP is opposition, the government is harmful to Bulgaria
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 10, 2025
“We Continue the Change” (PP) will support votes of no confidence that do not distance us from Europe.” This is how the leader of PP, Assen Vassilev, answered a journalist's question about tomorrow's vote of no confidence in the government over...
Bulgarian National Bank Launches Euro Coin Minting Following Eurozone Confirmation
Novinite
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The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) is launching the minting of Bulgarian euro coins this week, marking the start of the final stage in the country’s transition to the euro. This follows the formal approval of Bulgaria’s eurozone accession by the...
Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light
The Peninsula
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July 8, 2025
A woman holds an umbrella to protect herself from the rain, as she a walks in front of a currency exchange office in Sofia on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Nikolay Doychinov / AFP) Brussels, Belgium: EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
Bulgarian Parliament Ready to Back Anti-Speculation Measures Ahead of Euro Adoption
Bulgarian News Agency
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The adoption of the euro as official currency will require changes in Bulgarian legislation to ensure legal compliance and a smooth transition to the new currency, National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova said in a press statement on Tuesday. The...
Parliament Chair: Bulgaria Is Committed to Supporting Albania's EU Path
Bulgarian News Agency
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After meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Albania, Elisa Spiropali, here on Thursday, Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova said that Bulgaria will be committed to supporting Albania in every aspect of Albania's European integration....
Bulgaria to Join Eurozone in 2026, Adopting the Euro Currency
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
As stated in the official statement on the Council of the European Union website Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. This decision was made by the Council of the European...
Bulgarian Exports to Romania Surge Nearly 19% in Early 2025
Novinite
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Bulgarian exports to Romania saw a significant rise of nearly 19% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Overall trade between the two countries grew by 7%, confirming Romania's position as Bulgaria’s second largest...
Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language, Culture from July 14 to August 3
Bulgarian News Agency
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Veliko Tarnovo University will host the 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture from July 14 to August 3, the university's press centre said on Thursday. 93 participants from 34 countries are expected to participate,...
Over 100 Billboards across Bulgaria to Warn of Deadly Risks of Migrant Smuggling in Trucks
Bulgarian News Agency
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More than 100 multilingual billboards warning of the dangers of concealing illegal migrants in cargo vehicles will be placed across Bulgaria, said head of the Border Police General Directorate, Anton Zlatanov. He was speaking Thursday during the...
Bulgaria Upgrades Over 550 km of Railways with EU Support, Deputy Transport Minister Says
Bulgarian News Agency
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Key railway sections across Bulgaria with a total length of over 550 km are in the process of modernization, said Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Lyuben Nanov. He was speaking Friday at a conference titled "Strategic Infrastructure...
Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone, voted by the European Parliament
IPN
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July 8, 2025
The Russian Federation is intensifying and consolidating its military presence in Armenia. The warning comes from the External Intelligence Service of Ukraine, which has published a classified telegram signed by Sergei Zemskov, the interim chief...
Bulgaria becomes the 21st member of the Eurozone
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 8, 2025
The EU Council on Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) unanimously approved the final three acts enabling Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone. Earlier, MEPs in Strasbourg had adopted the report supporting Bulgaria’s admission to the euro area....
Deputy PM Donchev: Bulgaria Has Invested BGN 2.6 Bln under National Recovery and Resilience Plan
Bulgarian News Agency
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Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev Thursday said Bulgaria had managed to invest BGN 2.6 billion under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and was set to double that amount by the year's end. He...
Continue the Change Will Support No-Confidence Motions If They Do Not Move Bulgaria Away from Europe
Bulgarian News Agency
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From now on, Continue the Change will support votes of no confidence that do not move Bulgaria away from Europe, the party's Chair, Assen Vassilev, told journalists on the sidelines of the Parliament when asked what their approach will be when...