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Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Is Another Setback for Russia
15 Jan 2026 20:47 GMT
… its 145-year-old currency, the lev, for the euro. … for outside manipulation. While Bulgaria will remain vulnerable—after … and Bulgarian proxy actors aiding the Kremlin. Thus, Bulgaria’s … in the democratic process. Bulgaria’s chronic political instability, …
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Thousands protest in Bulgaria to call for fair vote as the country seems headed to an...
15 Jan 2026 15:31 GMT
… ’ frustrations is the role of Bulgarian politician and oligarch Delyan Peevski … from its national currency, the lev, to the euro currency on Jan. 1 … stable government able to steer Bulgaria out of political crisis.
President …
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Bulgaria adopts the euro
15 Jan 2026 14:25 GMT
… Bulgaria to the euro area and determined a Bulgarian lev … euro, mirroring the currency composition of both household … convergence remain. The Bulgarian economy proved resilient … “Convergence Report 2025 on Bulgaria”, European Economy Institutional Papers, …
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Bulgaria Imposes Fines Up to €50,000 for Price Gouging After Euro Launch
15 Jan 2026 13:15 GMT
… Consumers Association, cited by Bulgarian National Radio. This practice … smooth withdrawal of the lev from circulation, effectively turning … the risk of counterfeit currency. The 50 Euro note … new legal requirements as Bulgaria transitions fully to the …
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Thousands protest in Bulgaria to call for fair vote as the country seems headed to an early election
14 Jan 2026 20:10 GMT
… , calling for a…
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands of people … to introduce a budget that Bulgarians — already struggling with rising … is the role of Bulgarian politician and oligarch Delyan … from its national currency, the lev, to the euro currency on Jan. …
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Bulgaria: Protest for the Return of the Lev Marks MPs’ First Working Day at Parliament
14 Jan 2026 08:37 GMT
… for the restoration of the Bulgarian lev took place outside the National … arrive, demanding that the national currency be reinstated.
Inside the chamber … from Revival, TISP, BSP, Democratic Bulgaria, and We Continue the Change …
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Bulgaria: Nearly Half of Lev Currency Already Withdrawn as Euro Transition Progresses
14 Jan 2026 08:19 GMT
The process of converting Bulgarian levs to euros continues smoothly, with 48.3% of the national currency already withdrawn from circulation. To simplify the exchange process and prevent abuses, rules for converting levs in banks have been standardized. …
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Bulgaria Handling Euro Introduction Better Than Croatia as Leva Withdrawal Accelerates
14 Jan 2026 08:19 GMT
The process surrounding Bulgaria’s transition to the euro … or a return to the lev, the market has stabilized, … complete withdrawal of the national currency from circulation is anticipated by … until June 30, while the Bulgarian National Bank will do so …
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Rumen Galabinov: Bulgaria’s Next Major Goal Is OECD Membership
14 Jan 2026 06:16 GMT
… Galabinov said.
He stressed that Bulgaria has reason to be proud … the pace at which the lev is being withdrawn from circulation … between 80% and 90% of lev banknotes will have been … already in our new national currency, dual pricing would likely confuse …
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Arte: What does adopting the euro mean for Bulgaria amid a political crisis?
13 Jan 2026 19:56 GMT
… the lev, and in with the euro. On 1 January, Bulgaria joined … the country and its new currency.
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