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Bulgaria adopts euro, 20 years after joining EU

Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses

On New Year's Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening ties with the more prosperous countries of Western Europe.

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Bulgarians withdraw euros as country joins single currency bloc

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Bulgaria Adopts the Euro

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Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone.

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Bulgaria joins EU among political turmoil and protests

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Bulgaria adopts euro, nearly 20 years after joining European Union

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Euro replaces lev as Bulgaria’s official currency from February 1, making it the 21st eurozone member

The lev remains legal tender alongside the euro until the end of January, with dual pricing continuing until August 8.

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Bulgaria adopts euro, joining currency bloc despite public opposition

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Bulgaria to Join Euro: What it Means for Consumers, Businesses?

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Which countries will start using the euro in 2026?

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will bid farewell to its lev currency and become the 21st European nation to adopt the euro. The Balkan country of 6.7 million people has been a European Union (EU) member since January 1, 2007, and joined the Schengen Area in March 2024, both of which marked pivotal moments in its integration into Europe.

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Bulgaria prepares for the euro amid excitement and scepticism

Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone met with excitement, scepticism and,

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The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?

FRANKFURT – European Union officials gave the green light Wednesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union,, a key EU project aimed at deepening the ties between member countries. The Balkan country of 6.4 million people is to ...

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Bulgaria Likely to Get EU Commission Go-Ahead to Adopt Euro From 2026, Officials Say

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission is likely to give Bulgaria the green light on June 4 to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2026, several euro zone officials said, making Bulgaria the 21st country to join the single currency area.

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Have soiled, torn or damaged currency notes? Check RBI guidelines for exchange

NEW DELHI: Tearing or damaging a currency note is a common mishap, but to ensure it doesn't lead to financial loss, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid down clear rules for the exchange of damaged currency. The guidelines are meant to ensure that ...