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Bulgaria, South Korea Reaffirm Strategic Energy Partnership
Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov Tuesday conferred with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador in Sofia Dong-bae Kim and representatives of Hyundai Engineering and Construction. The discussions focused on the strategic partnership surrounding...
Bulgaria's long road to the euro
The final decisions on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on January 1 next year are being voted on today by the European Parliament in Strasbourg and the Council of EU in Brussels after a process that has lasted for decades. Bulgaria submitted...

Bulgaria to get final green light to adopt euro in 2026
EU ministers are set to give the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026, when the country would become the single currency area's 21st member. The European Commission last month said The EU's poorest country had...

Bulgaria to get final green light to adopt euro next year
EU ministers are set to give the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, when the country would become the single currency area's 21st member. The European Commission last month said The EU's poorest country...

Bulgaria to get final green light for euro
Brussels - EU ministers are set to give the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, when the country would become the single currency area's 21st member. The European Commission last month said. The EU's...

Bulgaria Prepares for Euro Transition: 2,230 Post Offices to Offer Free Currency Exchange
A major turning point is approaching for Bulgaria, as the country prepares to take a historic step towards joining the eurozone. Today, the European Parliament is expected to vote on Bulgaria’s accession, marking the beginning of the transition...

Bulgaria's push to join the euro has faced protests at home

Exclusive: Fraport Bulgaria reveals upgraded commercial offer in Varna Airport Terminal 2
BULGARIA. Fraport Bulgaria has officially unveiled the newly reconstructed Terminal 2 at Varna Airport. It features an upgraded and extended commercial offer operated by master concession holders Nuance BG (part of Avolta) and Lagardère Travel...

Head of European Commission in Bulgaria Highlights the Transformative Power of the Euro
Bulgaria stands on the verge of full eurozone membership, with final votes expected today to confirm the country’s adoption of the euro starting January 1 next year. On the national radio, Yordanka Chobanova, head of the European Commission...

European Parliament, Council of EU to Hold Final Votes regarding Bulgaria's Accession to Euro Area as of January 1, 2026
The European Parliament (EP) in Strasbourg and the Council of the European Union in Brussels Tuesday will hold final votes regarding Bulgaria's accession to the euro area as of January 1, 2026. MEPs will vote on a report by MEP Eva Maydell, who...

It's Official: Eurogroup Sets Bulgaria’s Exchange Rate at 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN Ahead of Eurozone Entry
The Eurogroup has confirmed the official conversion rate for Bulgaria’s planned adoption of the euro: one euro will be exchanged for 1.95583 leva. This marks another step forward in the country’s transition to the single European currency....

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis Welcomes "Historic Day for Bulgaria"
As the ECOFIN Council is about to take a final decision on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on Tuesday, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis called it "a historic day" for Bulgaria. "From today's agenda, I will...

Bistritsa Babi Choir and Renowned Musicians Highlight Bulgaria’s Cultural Spirit at UNESCO Reception in Paris
The Bistritsa Babi choir, pianist Prof. Zheni Zaharieva, and violinist Darina Maleeva greeted the guests at an official reception hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria on the occasion of the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage...

Finance Minister Petkova: Nothing Can Stop Bulgaria on Path to Euro Area
“Nothing can stop Bulgaria on the path to the euro area,” the country’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told Bulgarian journalists in Brussels on her way to a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council. “We are set to fulfill a...

Screening of "Treasures of Bulgaria" Documentary among Highlights of Tuesday’s UNESCO Heritage Committee Agenda
A screening of the film Treasures of Bulgaria: Land of Roses by Prof. Bettany Hughes will be one of the highlights of Tuesday’s programme of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held under the presidency of Bulgaria in Paris....

Final vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone expected
During its plenary session in Strasbourg today, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026. Today, the EU Council in its ECOFIN format (which includes the countries that have adopted the...

ICGB launches non-binding market test for expansion of Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector
ICGB launches non-binding market test for expansion of Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector 8 July 2025 11:26 (UTC+04:00) The ICGB company, the independent operator of the Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector (IGB), has officially launched the...

Danish Minister for Economic Affairs Expects Bulgaria to Be Welcomed Into Euro Area on Tuesday
Danish Minister for Economic Affairs Stephanie Lose Tuesday said that she expects Bulgaria to be welcomed into the euro area later in the day. Lose will chair a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on behalf of...

BUL-W vs GRE-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025, Match 4
At 11:45 AM IST on 8th July, Bulgaria Women will face Greece Women in a calm fourth match of the ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025 at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia. Get the best BUL-W vs GRE-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips,...

Yellow, Orange Warnings for High Temperatures in Place across Bulgaria on Tuesday
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued yellow and orange health warnings for high temperatures across the country on Tuesday. This is indicated in the map of hazardous weather conditions published on the NIMH...