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Coverage dated December 30, 2025

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

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Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Bulgaria set to adopt the euro – why is this causing controversy? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Some in the country are worried about loss of identity following the switch from the Bulgarian lev to the euro.

  2. Digital Journal

    Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU (opens Digital Journal)

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    Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices

  3. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Bulgaria takes hesitant step into the eurozone (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Bulgaria will become the 21st country to switch to the euro when it enters the New Year on Thursday, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add

  4. UPI

    Bulgaria to begin use of the euro Jan. 1 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Bulgaria will begin using the euro as its currency on Thursday, and the country hopes it will bring an economic boost, despite concerns.

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