Bulgaria has passed an important milestone in adopting the euro, symbolizing the culmination of almost two decades of European integration. However, this momentous change takes place in the midst of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bulgaria becomes the eurozone’s 21st member on Jan. 1 after years of meeting strict economic convergence criteria.

Bulgarians will still be able to pay for items in shops with the lev for a month - Copyright AFP/File Nikolay DOYCHINOV Bulgarians will still be able to pay for items ...

Bulgaria on Thursday officially adopted the euro, bringing an end to the lev, its national currency for nearly 140 years. With the switch, Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone, taking a ...

Bulgaria’s energy future depends on gas as a bridge between coal, renewables, and energy independence. The Russian invasion of Ukraine forced many countries in Europe, including Bulgaria, to rethink ...

Bulgarians are gradually getting used to the currency change, but while some welcome a ‘sign that we belong’, pro-Russian elements remain bitterly discontented. “You can still return the change in our ...

Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the ...