Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and European Commission give green light Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026. Euronews · Jun 4, 2025
Bulgaria close to adopting the euro: What stands in the way? Bulgaria's government is pressing ahead with its plan to join the euro currency union, aiming to deepen European integration. Euronews · Jun 3, 2025
Bulgaria’s rose oil producers struggle with cold snaps and market pressures At dawn in Bulgaria’s rose valley, farmers are harvesting blooms with growing concern over US trade policies and erratic weather threatening this year’s rose oil output. Euronews · Jun 3, 2025
Bulgarian nationalists protest government plans to adopt the euro currency Thousands of Bulgarians have protested government plans to adopt the euro and are demanding a referendum on the new currency The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Thousands protest in Bulgaria against Euro and to maintain national currency Bulgaria's new government, which was formed last month, has made eurozone membership a key priority. Opposition parties want a referendum to be held. Euronews · May 31, 2025
Bulgarians pay tribute to Cyrillic script forefathers on St Cyril and Methodius Day Hundreds of people gathered in the Bulgarian capital on Saturday to lay flowers at the base of the statue of St Cyril and Methodius, creators of the Glagolitic script, which later evolved into the Cyrillic alphabet. Euronews · May 24, 2025
How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say. Euronews · May 22, 2025
This Greek island is Europe’s most overtouristed destination, according to new report Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds. Euronews · May 15, 2025
North Macedonia’s path toward full EU membership stalled by impasse with Bulgaria European Council President António Costa has called on North Macedonia to change its constitution to include the Bulgarian minority as a way for the country to continue its path toward full European Union membership The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
UK faces legal challenge over asylum seekers’ deportations to Bulgaria Deportees may face inhumane treatment and torture, say lawyers contesting Labour’s migration policy The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
Six Bulgarians jailed after spying for Russia in UK Ringleader Orlin Roussev sentenced to nearly 11 years for his role in operations that put lives and national security at risk The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
Bulgaria's president to submit request to parliament to call eurozone referendum Some economists claim that the country lacks an acceptable degree of economic condition to join the eurozone and it's not yet ready to adopt the single currency. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Where are the nurses? Aging Europe faces a serious shortage of health workforce The European health workforce faces a severe crisis. Rapidly aging EU countries have an estimated shortage of some 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives. Lack of nurses is especially significant. Our reporter Julián López Gómez travelled to Bulgaria, one of the countries most affected. Euronews · May 7, 2025
Bulgaria could play key role in European defence efforts, says Antonio Costa Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone. Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
Euronews · Apr 25, 2025 Bulgaria's eurozone accession campaign smeared with false claims False information about Bulgaria's eurozone accession has been skewing the national conversation around adopting the euro.
Euronews · Apr 19, 2025 Labour costs across Europe: Where are they highest and lowest? Euronews takes a closer look at the significant differences in labour costs across the EU and the factors driving them.
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 Bulgarians prepare for Orthodox Easter with ancient traditions Preparations for Orthodox Easter are underway at the Bachkovo Monastery in southern Bulgaria, the second largest and one of the oldest in the country.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Bulgarian government survives a no-confidence vote over corruption Bulgaria’s government has survived a second no-confidence motion in parliament in as many weeks
International Business Times · Apr 13, 2025 Bulgarian Border City Hails Schengen Tourism Boom There always used to be a long line of traffic waiting to cross the steel truss Danube Bridge over the river between Giurgiu in Romania and the Bulgarian city of Rousse on the other side.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 Lebanese suicide bomber who killed 5 Israelis in Bulgaria is buried at Hezbollah cemetery The Lebanese-French national who was accused of detonating explosives in a 2012 attack in Bulgaria that killed five Israeli tourist has been buried in a Lebanese cemetery designated for fallen Hezbollah fighters
Euronews · Apr 10, 2025 North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.
Euronews · Apr 4, 2025 Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs? Hourly labour costs ranged from €10.6 in Bulgaria to €55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 Bulgaria's government survives no-confidence vote brought by pro-Russia party The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgaria’s desire to adopt the euro at the beginning of 2026, a move that would consolidate its European integration.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 The first of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Bulgaria Bulgaria has received the first of 16 new F-16 military jets from the United States that the Balkan country needs to upgrade its defense and bring its air force in line with NATO standards
Euronews · Mar 30, 2025 Police salaries in Europe: Which countries pay officers the most and least? While Northern and Western Europe rank among the highest in police salaries, Southern and Eastern Europe have improved in the rankings.