Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro in 2026

Bulgaria 8 July 2025 21:00

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday in favor of a report confirming that Bulgaria meets the criteria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. The vote passed with 531 in favor, 69 against, and 79 abstentions during a plenary session in Strasbourg, CE Report quotes BTA

A motion to delay the vote, proposed by the Europe of Sovereign Nations Group, which includes Bulgaria’s Vazrazhdane party, was rejected.

Bulgarian MEP Eva Maydell (EPP/GERB) said the decision "sends a clear signal: Bulgaria is ready to join the Euro area."

Later the same day, EU finance ministers in Brussels finalized the necessary legislation for Bulgaria’s accession, officially setting the adoption date and fixing the conversion rate at EUR 1 = BGN 1.95583.

Tags

Rhodope Doc Fest Opens

8 July 19:40

The 5th Rhodope International Documentary Film Fest will kick off in Smolyan on July 10 with the premiere of the Canadian film Agatha's Almanac.

Bulgaria Opens UNESCO Session

8 July 16:10

Bulgaria hosted an official reception in Paris to mark the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which it currently presides over.

Bulgaria Showcases Heritage at UNESCO Session

8 July 10:25

UNESCO gives national cultures a chance to become part of world heritage, said Georgi Lozanov, Editor-in-chief of LIK magazine, at the launch of its July issue on Monday.

Bulgaria Ranks 2nd in EU Retail Growth

7 July 23:45

Bulgaria recorded the second-fastest retail sales growth in the EU in May 2025, according to Eurostat data released Monday.

Bulgaria at UNESCO

7 July 21:25

At the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, chaired by Bulgaria, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev presented the July issue of the agency’s LIK magazine to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

Bulgaria Shocks USA at U19 Volleyball Worlds

7 July 15:49

Bulgaria's U19 girls' volleyball team pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over reigning champions USA (25-15, 16-25, 27-25, 13-25, 15-5) in their fourth group-stage match at the 2025 World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.

Kiwan Takes Silver at Astana World Cup

6 July 23:15

Bulgarian boxer Rami Kiwan won silver in the men’s 75 kg category at the World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan.

"Tarika Wins Top Prize at Sveti Vlas"

6 July 22:45

Milko Lazarov’s The Herd (international title: Tarika) claimed the Grand Prix at the 4th Sveti Vlas Film Fest. Festival Director Daniela Dineva presented the top award, newly established this year.

Kamdzhalov Festival Unites Voices in Rose Valley

5 July 23:55

The second night of the Kamdzhalov Festival, held at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex near Pavel Banya, showcased a powerful celebration of music and community.

Dimitrov Hits 100th Grand Slam Win

5 July 22:55

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Austria’s Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(0) in the third round of Wimbledon, marking his 100th Grand Slam victory. The Bulgarian, currently ranked No.

175 Years of Ivan Vazov

4 July 23:55

A solemn celebration marking the 175th birth anniversary of Ivan Vazov, the patriarch of Bulgarian literature, will be held on July 9 in front of his monument near Saint Sophia Church in Sofia, the National Literary Museum announced Friday.

Government Survives Third No-Confidence Vote

4 July 23:40

The government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov survived its third no-confidence vote on Friday, this time over fiscal policy.

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro in 2026

Tags

Related articles

Most read

Press Releases

Features