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Finance
From February 1, 2026, the euro becomes the official currency in Bulgaria. Citizens will have to pay in euros, prices will be displayed in both currencies until August 8, and the exchange of levs will be free of charge…
Finance
The Sofia Economic Forum 2026 discusses inflation in the context of the Eurozone. Deputy Minister Metodiev predicts stability, the transition to the…
Finance
The Bulgarian National Bank has published a new format for its balance sheet, in accordance with the rules of the Eurozone. The Governor of the BNB…
Finance
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) is putting into circulation a silver collector's coin on the theme of "125 Years of Electric Tram in Bulgaria" with…
Finance
As of January 16, 2026, there are 13 billion BGN in cash circulation, which is a 58% withdrawal compared to the beginning of 2025. The exchange of…
Finance
The BNB announced that no fees will be charged for exchanging levs to euros in banks. The exchange process is unified, and banks will accept levs…
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The BNB warns about scratched Euro banknotes, which are not reimbursed. Chief cashier Stefan Tsvetkov urges merchants not to accept such banknotes…
Finance
The BNB cash desks in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Pleven are exchanging levs for euros. People are taking advantage of the Saturday to…
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Economist Nikolay Todorov examines the strategic benefits of the euro (capital stabilization, lower interest rates), but criticizes insufficient…
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The first session of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) with trading in euros marked the beginning of a new era for the Bulgarian capital market. The…
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Over 933,000 transactions through the national card infrastructure in the 48 hours following Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone. Cashless payments…
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The euro's exchange rate against the dollar slightly weakened in the first interbank trading of the year, after Bulgaria officially joined the…
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The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) plans to mint 218 million euro coins in 2026 as part of the preparations for joining the Eurozone. In addition, the…
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The Ministry of Finance announced a new strategy for the initial offering of government securities, aimed at non-professional investors in Bulgaria.…
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The police are warning about a growing number of scams related to the exchange of Bulgarian levs for euros. They advise citizens to be vigilant and…
