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Bulgaria’s central bank: 84.5% of leva cash out of circulation

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

As of February 16, a total of 84.5 per cent of leva banknotes and coins that were in circulation at

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Bulgaria records 3.5% annual inflation in January

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s annual consumer price index (CPI) recorded 3.5 per cent inflation in January, down from five per cent a month

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ECB grants preliminary authorisation for acquisition of Bulgaria’s TBI Bank

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Central Bank (ECB) adopted a decision on February 13 by which it issued a preliminary authorisation for the

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Bulgarian economy grew by 0.8% in Q4 2025 – flash estimate

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said

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NSI: Bulgarian accommodation establishments’ revenues in December 2025 up 12.5% y/y

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Revenues from nights spent in accommodation establishments in Bulgaria in December 2025 were up by 12.5 per cent compared with

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Head of Bulgaria’s consumer protection body: Transition to euro going better than expected

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is going better than expected, and the market is stable and calm, the head of

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Bulgaria’s Vassil Levski Sofia Airport official opens Terminal 2’s renovated covered car park

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia Airport

SOF Connect, the operator of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, officially opened on February 10 the renovated multi-storey cover car park

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European Parliament votes new measures to protect, promote EU’s wine sector

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, wine

In a vote on February 10, members of the European Parliament backed new legislation intended to enhance protection and support

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Bulgaria’s exports in 2025 down 3.2%, imports up 6.1% y/y

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

In 2025, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 83 894.5 million leva, 3.2 per cent less than in 2024, the National

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