Bulgaria Inches Closer to the Euro: Final Votes in Strasbourg and Brussels Today

Today marks a pivotal moment for Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone, with the final two decisions set to take place within hours - one in Strasbourg and the other in Brussels. The outcome will determine whether the country officially joins the...

EU Economy Commissioner: The euro will bring Bulgaria new opportunities, investments, jobs and growth

The euro will bring Bulgaria new opportunities, investment, jobs and growth, European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told a news conference on July 8 after EU finance and economy ministers gave final and official approval to Bulgaria...

Official decision by EU finance ministers: Bulgaria will adopt the euro from January 1 2026

The European Union’s finance ministers approved on July 8 the final steps that will see Bulgaria use the euro as its currency from January 1 2026. This completes the process for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro area, a statement by...

European Parliament votes by massive majority in favour of Bulgaria adopting the euro

The European Parliament voted by a large majority on July 8 to adopt a report recommending that Bulgaria adopt the euro as its currency with effect from January 1 2026. In the 702-seat European Parliament, the vote was 531 in favour, 69 against,...

European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro

Published on 08/07/2025 - 16:47 GMT+2 The European Parliament has overwhelmingly voted in favour of Bulgaria’s request to join the euro, paving the way for it to become the 21st member of the bloc to use the currency. On Tuesday, 531 MPs voted in...

Jannik Sinner (left) consoles Grigor Dimitrov after the Bulgarian suffered an injury in their fourth-round match at Wimbledon

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...

Euro club to get bigger as Bulgaria due to join in 2026

European Union ministers greenlighted on Tuesday Bulgaria's bid to adopt the euro as of Jan. 1, 2026, making it the single currency area's 21st member following Croatia, which was the last to switch to the common currency in 2023. Bulgaria's...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

EUROZONE AT LAST: Bulgaria Secures Full Membership, Euro Becomes Official Currency in 2026

Bulgaria has officially joined the eurozone and will adopt the euro as its national currency on January 1, 2026. The final step was completed today in Brussels, where the European Union’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) unanimously...

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...

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 ...