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European Parliament votes to open negotiations on the digital euro

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone, European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on July 9 in favour of opening talks with the Council of the EU on a

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BNB: Close to 95% of leva banknotes and coins exchanged for euro

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

As of June 30 2026, about 94.48 per cent of the leva banknotes and coins that had been in circulation

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Europe 

Eurobarometer: overall support for the euro in non-euro area EU member states

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, the majority of citizens (57 per cent) in the EU member states that have yet

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Business 

Week remains to end of free-of-charge exchange of leva for euro at Bulgaria’s commercial banks

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

There is only a week left until the end of the period in which the public can exchange leva for

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Bulgaria’s Parliament ratifies country’s membership of European Stability Mechanism

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved on May 20 the first and second reading of the ratification of the Treaty establishing the

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Business 

European Commission report praises smooth and efficient introduction of the euro in Bulgaria

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

A report adopted on April 30 by the European Commission (EC) concludes that Bulgaria’s introduction of the euro was smooth and efficient,

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s revenue agency reports significant increase in fuel sales in March 2026

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone, Iran

Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency reported on April 15 a significant increase in fuel sales in March 2026, with sales of

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Europe 

European economy commissioner on ME crisis: It is clear that we are at risk of a stagflationary shock

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

The full impact on the European economy from the Middle East crisis will depend on the duration, scope and intensity

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Europe 

Eurogroup chief on energy prices crisis: Measures should be targeted, with priority for vulnerable households and businesses

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

Measures taken during this period should be targeted, fair, and effective, with priority given to the most vulnerable households and

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