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A recent Gallup International Balkan survey, conducted for the Bulgarian National Television, between July 11 and 23 with 800 participants through face-to-face interviews, reveals that nearly 60% of Bulgarians are concerned about a rising cost of living following the euro adoption.
The primary driver of these worries is economic - the fear that prices will increase once the country switches to the euro. Additionally, 14.6% of those surveyed pointed to insufficient information as a factor behind their apprehension about the currency change.
Meanwhile, close to 10% said that negative campaigns spreading fear about the euro's introduction amplify their concerns. For just over 6%, emotional attachment to the lev remains stronger than the appeal of adopting the euro.
A smaller share, 5.5%, cited other reasons, while 4.2% responded with “I don’t know,” which experts interpret as a sign of hesitation and uncertainty among some Bulgarians regarding this major economic shift.
The first month following the introduction of the euro and the period of dual circulation with the lev has now ended, providing a clearer picture of how the transition is unfolding.
The annual campaign for filing personal income tax returns under Article 50 of the Personal Income Tax Act is underway
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova appeared in Milan alongside US Vice President JD Vance and International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry in a group photograph of attending heads of state
The prominent Bulgarian businessman and globally renowned PR Expert Maxim Behar and his wife Veneta will depart for the United States on February 12, where they will undergo an intensive training course at the NASA U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsvill
Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev said he raised concerns within the EPP group about Bulgaria’s prime minister signing the so-called Charter of the “Board of Peace,” which he described as a personal international structure linked to Donald Trump.
From February 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially completes its transition to the euro, which now serves as the country’s sole legal currency.
Cloud cover will increase across the country on Monday, February 9, marking the start of a colder and wetter day. Morning temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees, with around 2 degrees expected in Sofia.
Radio Free Europe in Romania, which is financed by the US Congress, is preparing to end its operations. According to Romanian media reports, the outlet will officially cease work on March 31
This weekend, cloud cover across Bulgaria will vary but will generally be more extensive. Precipitation is expected, with Saturday seeing only light rainfall in isolated areas, while Sunday will bring heavier showers, particularly in Southern Bulgaria.
The National Revenue Agency increased employee pay in 2025 through performance-related bonuses totaling BGN 38,460,000 (€19.
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