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European Parliament Votes on Bulgaria's Euro Adoption on January 1, 2026
At a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the European Parliament (EP) voted, 531-69 with 79 abstentions to adopt a report on Bulgaria's adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026. Before that, the EP defeated a motion by the Europe of Sovereign...

Political Reactions to Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Highlight National Achievement and Future Challenges
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...

Bulgarian MEP Stresses Euro Adoption as Key Democratic Goal Despite Political Opposition
Eva Maydell, MEP from GERB/EPP and Bulgaria’s rapporteur on the eurozone accession in the European Parliament, emphasized in a bTV interview from Strasbourg that adopting the euro has been a long-standing objective for Bulgaria as a democratic...

Renowned Nuclear Physicist Prof. Jie Meng Visits Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, met with Prof. Jie Meng, who is among the world's leading physicists in the field of theoretical nuclear physics and is a lecturer at Peking...
Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the ceremony for Bulgaria joining the euro area
European Commission Statement Brussels, 08 Jul 2025 Good afternoon everyone. Congratulations to Bulgaria on becoming the 21st member of the euro area. The Euro area is stronger for Bulgaria's membership, and Bulg...

European Parliament Approves Bulgaria’s Entry into the Eurozone - Final Step Awaits in Brussels
The European Parliament has given its approval for Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s integration into the common European currency area. The vote took place on Tuesday during a plenary session in...

Over 90% of Forest Fires in Bulgaria Are Result of Human Activity, WWF Analysis Shows
The main causes of forest fires in Bulgaria are related to human activity. Over 90% of fires occurred after deliberate human intervention or due to negligence, indicates an analysis by the WWF environmental organization. Only in 2-4% of cases is...

GRE-W vs SRB-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025, Match 5
Serbia Women will be in action against Greece Women in match five of the ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025, taking place at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy in Sofia on 8th July at 3:45 PM IST. Get the best GRE-W vs SRB-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy...

Human Negligence Behind 90% of Bulgaria’s Forest Fires
More than 90% of forest fires in Bulgaria are caused by human activity, according to a new analysis by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report reveals that over the past 15 years, more than 1.1 million acres of land have burned across the...

BNB starts minting Bulgarian euro coins
Following the Council of the EU's and the European Parliament's decision on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone, the country is entering the final phase of preparation, said Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), in an...
Adopting the Euro Is a Strategic Opportunity for Bulgaria - Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria Chair
The adoption of the euro is more than a currency shift: it is a strategic opportunity to boost Bulgaria’s competitiveness and investment appeal, said Rumen Radev, Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Industrial Capital in...

Eagle Hills will open Bulgari Resort and Mansions in Abu Dhabi in 2030 with architecture by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel
The project will include extensive wellbeing services, including a 2,000sq m Bulgari Spa There will also be a fitness centre, a yacht club with a marina, a concept store and a Bulgari Dolci boutique The resort and mansions will be located off the...
Questions and Answers on Bulgaria's changeover to the euro
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 08 Jul 2025 What decision did the Council take today? The European Commission published its 2025 Convergence Report on 4 June 2025. The report confirmed that Bulgaria has ...

At 27%, Share of Female ICT Specialists in Bulgaria Third Highest in EU Last Year
In 2024, Bulgaria had the EU’s third highest share (27.0%) of female specialists employed in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, the Statistical Office of the European Commission (Eurostat) reported on Tuesday. Across the...

Agricultural Land Deals Reach 5.9% Annual Growth in Bulgaria
The average price of arable land transactions in Bulgaria reached BGN 169.7 per hectare in 2024, which was an increase of 5.9% compared to 2023, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Tuesday. NSI data show that in 2023, the average...

July 9 Weather Outlook: Showers, Storms, and Temperature Swings Across Bulgaria
On July 9, a cold front will sweep across Bulgaria, influencing the weather patterns throughout the country. In the northern regions and parts of the south, cumulus clouds will form, leading to brief thundery showers with a risk of hail....

With pipes from India, Bulgaria accelerates construction of gas pipeline to Central Europe
Zhecho Stankov Photo: BTA A second ship carrying pipes for the Vertical Gas Corridor project, which will connect Greece and Romania, has arrived at the Port of Burgas. Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov oversaw the delivery. "These 2,526 pipes from...

Jannik Sinner (left) consoles Grigor Dimitrov after the Bulgarian suffered an injury in their fourth-round match at Wimbledon
Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Partly cloudy skies. High 86F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low near 80F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: July 8, 2025 @ 6:59 am

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, 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...