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Earlier today, the euro reached its strongest level in nearly four years, briefly climbing to .1809 - its highest point since September 2021. However, during the morning trading session in Frankfurt, the currency pulled back slightly, dropping to .1779, which marked a marginal decline of 0.024% from the previous day’s close, according to German financial outlets.
Despite the minor dip, the euro has posted remarkable gains since the start of the year. Data from Reuters shows a 13.8% increase against the US dollar in the first half of 2025 - marking the largest half-year rise on record for the European currency.
Meanwhile, the European Central Bank had set the euro’s reference rate at .1720 as of yesterday, according to Bulgaria’s BTA news agency.
The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria has so far produced only a limited and largely one-off effect on consumer prices, according to an analysis by the European Central Bank
Unemployment in the euro area edged up slightly in February, reaching 6.2% compared to the record low of 6.1% recorded in January, according to figures released by Eurostat
With the initial months following the introduction of the euro, institutional oversight in Bulgaria is gradually shifting from intensive inspections to a more systematic and long-term monitoring framework
The Bulgarian National Bank reported that by March 27, 2026, the transition from the lev to the euro is progressing in line with the established legal framework and previously approved operational plans.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected a request to temporarily suspend the planned introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, according to rulings issued by the President of the General Court
Three months into Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, the new currency has become a routine part of daily life for citizens
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The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an “Easter ceasefire” in the war in Ukraine, declaring a temporary halt in hostilities lasting around 36 hours
A group of Members of the European Parliament has raised concerns over the potential leakage of confidential EU information to Russia, urging stronger safeguards within the European Parliament
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has formally enacted legislation withdrawing the country from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), marking a decisive step in Chisinau’s gradual disengagement from Russian-led structures
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has carried out a series of coordinated investigative actions across several countries, including Bulgaria and Romania, as part of a probe into suspected large-scale fraud involving EU funds
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has coincided with escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has moved to tighten control over one of the world’s most critical maritime routes
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