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.

Bulgaria is due to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. There has been much debate in the country in the run-up to joining the ...

Economists say joining the euro will not bring massive change to Bulgaria’s economy in the short run. That’s because the government has pegged the currency to the euro by law, at a fixed rate ...

Economists say joining the euro will not bring massive change to Bulgaria’s economy in the short run. That’s because the government has pegged the currency to the euro by law, at a fixed rate ...

The European Union has given the green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro starting Jan. 1. On a platform for speakers hung a huge banner that read “The battle for the Bulgarian lev is the last ...

Opponents of Bulgaria's eurozone entry have intensified protests against the move. On Saturday, thousands gathered in Sofia, demanding a referendum to stop the adoption of the euro. Bulgaria is ...