Bulgarian Savings Shrink by Over 40% as Inflation Outpaces Returns
Over the past five years, Bulgarian households have seen their savings lose more than 40 percent of their real value as inflation steadily eroded purchasing power
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Bulgaria Unveils Euro Coin Designs as Country Prepares for 2026 Euro Introduction (VIDEO)
The Bulgarian National Bank has presented informational materials introducing the design of Bulgaria’s euro coins
Central Bank Deputy Chief: Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Will Anchor the Country in Europe’s Economic Core
Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Assoc. Prof. Petar Chobanov stated that Bulgaria’s forthcoming adoption of the euro will transform not only the country’s financial system but also its position within Europe
Bulgarian Economist Warns Euro Adoption Could Sink Bulgaria Faster Than Greece
Bulgarian economist Viktor Papazov, a Harvard graduate and one of the founders of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange and the Central Depository, has delivered a stark warning about Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro
Why Bulgaria's 2026 Budget Is Being Branded a 'War on the Middle Class'
Bulgaria’s first budget in euros has sparked strong criticism from economists and opposition politicians, who describe it as the worst financial plan in more than twenty-five years
Bulgaria’s Banks Earn 1.43 Billion Euros in Just Nine Months
In the first nine months of 2025, commercial banks in Bulgaria reported a total profit of 2.8 billion leva (approximately 1.43 billion euros)
Bulgaria’s GDP Skyrockets 600% Over 20 Years, Outpacing EU Average
Over the past two decades, the economic growth in Bulgaria has been remarkable
Inside the Making of Bulgaria’s Euro Coins: From Minting to the First Starter Kits
For the first time, samples of Bulgaria’s new euro coins were presented on national television by the Chief Treasurer of the Bulgarian National Bank, Stefan Tsvetkov
Not a Destination, But a Beginning': Europe's Elite Gather in Sofia as Bulgaria Prepares for Euro Era
High-level conference marks final stretch before Bulgaria becomes 21st eurozone member on January 1, 2026
First Look at Bulgaria’s Euro: What the New Banknotes Will Look Like from 2026 (VIDEO)
At a joint press conference following the high-level forum “Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone,” held at the Boyana Residence in Sofia, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev
Paying in Levs or Euros in January 2026: Change in Either Currency Allowed During Bulgaria’s Euro Transition
From January 2026, Bulgarians will be able to make payments in both levs and euros across all shops
Bulgaria’s Economists Warn: Eurozone Membership Doesn’t Shield Against Fiscal Mismanagement
Economist Prof. Garabed Minasyan criticized the Bulgarian government on BNT, pointing out that it has failed to comply with legal deadlines for budget submissions
Central Bank Deputy Chief: The Ruling Coalition Should Avoid Tax Hikes to Protect Bulgaria’s Economy
Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank Petar Chobanov has urged the ruling coalition not to raise taxes
€10.5 Billion Debt Bomb: Bulgaria's First Euro Budget Triggers Fierce Backlash
Bulgaria unveils historic 51.4 billion euros budget amid concerns over rising debt and taxes
Cryptocurrency Asset Management Tools: The Modern Trader’s Swiss Army Knife
In the past decade, digital assets have moved from the fringes of finance into the portfolios of everyday investors and large institutions alike.
Bulgaria: Social Security Hikes Could Threaten Private-Sector Jobs, Deficit at Risk
Simeon Dyankov, chairman of the Fiscal Council and former finance minister under Boyko Borissov, warned on bTV that Bulgaria could face a severe public finance crisis in 2027.
Revolut to End Support for Bulgarian Lev Ahead of Euro Adoption
Revolut announced that it will discontinue support for the Bulgarian lev (BGN) from December 17, 2025
New Poll Shows Bulgarians Split on Flat vs. Progressive Tax System
A new sociological survey by the agency Myara reveals that Bulgarians remain divided over the future of taxation, with opinions almost evenly split between supporters of a flat and a progressive tax system
Former Finance Minister Predicts Hidden Deficit Could Trigger 2027 Financial Crisis in Bulgaria
Former Finance Minister and Fiscal Council Chairman Simeon Dyankov has warned that Bulgaria is likely to face a major public financial crisis in 2027
Over 90% of Bulgarians Prefer Real Estate or Bank Savings, Expert Says
Georgi Vuldjev, editor-in-chief of EKIP (Expert Club for Economics and Politics), stated in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio that more than 90% of Bulgarians choose to save either in real estate or through bank deposits
Households Deposit Record Sums as Bulgaria Prepares to Enter Eurozone
Bulgarians have deposited a total of 700 million leva in banks in just one month
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