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The European Parliament has approved Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone.
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 8, 2025
Photo: europarl.europa.eu With 531 votes in favour, 69 against and 79 abstentions, the European Parliament approved Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026. This paves the way for the Council of the EU to grant final approval for...
GRE-W vs SRB-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025, Match 5
CricketAddictor
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July 8, 2025
Serbia Women will be in action against Greece Women in match five of the ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025, taking place at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy in Sofia on 8th July at 3:45 PM IST. Get the best GRE-W vs SRB-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy...
Head of European Commission in Bulgaria Highlights the Transformative Power of the Euro
Novinite
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Bulgaria stands on the verge of full eurozone membership, with final votes expected today to confirm the country’s adoption of the euro starting January 1 next year. On the national radio, Yordanka Chobanova, head of the European Commission...
Bulgaria: MRF Chair Peevski decides Government’s fate, says VP Iotova
Ghana News Agency
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July 5, 2025
Sofia, July 5 (BTA/GNA) – Vice President Iliana Iotova told journalists on Saturday that the government will remain in office as long as MRF Chair and MRF–New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski decides. Iotova was responding to a question about...
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issues advisory about Italian rail strike
The Sofia Globe
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July 5, 2025
There will be a national rail transport strike in Italy from 9pm on July 7 to 6pm on July 8, and disruptions in the normal schedule of railway transport throughout the country are possible, including rail connections with airports, Bulgaria’s...
Bulgaria Faces USD 678 Mln Negative Impact If U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on EU Goods, Says Deputy Economy Minister Barbalov
Bulgarian News Agency
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The potential negative impact on Bulgaria from a possible U.S. introduction of 25% tariffs on EU goods would amount to USD 678 million. This would mean a 0.49% annual decrease in the country’s total exports compared to the levels without tariff...
Valdis Dombrovskis: Today is a historic day for Bulgaria
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 8, 2025
Today is a historic day for Bulgaria. This was what European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, told journalists before the start of the meeting of the Council of the EU, which is to vote on the final decisions for the...
Finance Minister: Nothing Can Stop Bulgaria’s Entry into the Eurozone
Novinite
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Speaking ahead of a decisive day for Bulgaria’s European integration, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova addressed reporters in Brussels, just before the start of the ECOFIN Council meeting where ministers are expected to give final approval for...
Over 27,000 Fans Unite in Bulgaria at Aniventure Comic Con 2025 for Two Days of Pop Culture Celebration
Novinite
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Aniventure Comic Con 2025 concluded last weekend at the Inter Expo Center with a record turnout, drawing over 27,000 fans from Bulgaria and beyond. The event united enthusiasts of cinema, anime, manga, gaming, comics, and cosplay, creating a...
Bulgaria is joining the Euro
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
LAST UPDATE | 3 hrs ago EUROPEAN FINANCE MINISTERS have approved Bulgaria as the 21st member of the Eurozone. Bulgaria, which uses the Bulgarian Lev, will adopt the Euro on 1 January 2026. The country’s path to join the eurozone has had a stormy...
Bistritsa Babi Choir and Renowned Musicians Highlight Bulgaria’s Cultural Spirit at UNESCO Reception in Paris
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Bistritsa Babi choir, pianist Prof. Zheni Zaharieva, and violinist Darina Maleeva greeted the guests at an official reception hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria on the occasion of the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage...
EU Commissioner Dombrovskis Welcomes "Historic Day for Bulgaria"
Bulgarian News Agency
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As the ECOFIN Council is about to take a final decision on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on Tuesday, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis called it "a historic day" for Bulgaria. "From today's agenda, I will...
Danish Minister for Economic Affairs Expects Bulgaria to Be Welcomed Into Euro Area on Tuesday
Bulgarian News Agency
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Danish Minister for Economic Affairs Stephanie Lose Tuesday said that she expects Bulgaria to be welcomed into the euro area later in the day. Lose will chair a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on behalf of...
Bulgartransgaz Reports Increased Market Interest in Bulgaria - Romania Exit Capacity
Bulgarian News Agency
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In line with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) auction calendar, Bulgartransgaz held auctions for firm annual capacity product at the interconnection points with neighbouring countries on the Regional Booking...
Finance Minister Petkova: Nothing Can Stop Bulgaria on Path to Euro Area
Bulgarian News Agency
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“Nothing can stop Bulgaria on the path to the euro area,” the country’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told Bulgarian journalists in Brussels on her way to a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council. “We are set to fulfill a...
ICGB launches non-binding market test for expansion of Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector
AzerNews
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July 8, 2025
ICGB launches non-binding market test for expansion of Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector 8 July 2025 11:26 (UTC+04:00) The ICGB company, the independent operator of the Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector (IGB), has officially launched the...
Screening of "Treasures of Bulgaria" Documentary among Highlights of Tuesday’s UNESCO Heritage Committee Agenda
Bulgarian News Agency
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A screening of the film Treasures of Bulgaria: Land of Roses by Prof. Bettany Hughes will be one of the highlights of Tuesday’s programme of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held under the presidency of Bulgaria in Paris....
It's Official: Eurogroup Sets Bulgaria’s Exchange Rate at 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN Ahead of Eurozone Entry
Novinite
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The Eurogroup has confirmed the official conversion rate for Bulgaria’s planned adoption of the euro: one euro will be exchanged for 1.95583 leva. This marks another step forward in the country’s transition to the single European currency....
European Parliament, Council of EU to Hold Final Votes regarding Bulgaria's Accession to Euro Area as of January 1, 2026
Bulgarian News Agency
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The European Parliament (EP) in Strasbourg and the Council of the European Union in Brussels Tuesday will hold final votes regarding Bulgaria's accession to the euro area as of January 1, 2026. MEPs will vote on a report by MEP Eva Maydell, who...
Final vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone expected
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 8, 2025
During its plenary session in Strasbourg today, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026. Today, the EU Council in its ECOFIN format (which includes the countries that have adopted the...