Euro Adoption in Bulgaria: Disagreement Over Economic Impact

Public opinion in Bulgaria remains split on the question of whether the country is truly ready to join the eurozone and what impact this will have on prices, according to recent Eurobarometer data. Economists Nikola Yankov and Georgi Vuldjev weighed in on …

Russia is conducting propaganda and hybrid actions against so-called unfriendly states, including Bulgaria

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian military aggression against Ukraine, more than 30,000 Bulgarians, mainly from the Zaporizhzhia region, have been living under temporary Russian occupation, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev stated in a written …

Bulgaria Meets Eurozone Conditions, IMF Chief Confirms: ‘We Comment on the Facts’

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), told BGNES that Bulgaria has met the necessary criteria for joining the eurozone. She stated that Bulgaria’s progress should be reflected in the upcoming convergence report, …

Retail Chains in Bulgaria Begin Displaying Prices in Euros Ahead of 2026 Adoption

Large retail chains in Bulgaria have begun displaying product prices in both levs and euros as of today, according to BGNES. The move is part of the broader national effort to prepare for Bulgaria’s planned entry into the eurozone. The country aims to …

Bulgaria’s Future Medics Demand Reform: National Protest Sweeps Across Cities

Medical students, young doctors, and healthcare professionals across Bulgaria took to the streets again on Monday in a coordinated national protest demanding long-overdue reform in the country’s healthcare system. Demonstrations were held simultaneously in …

Mickoski: Bulgaria’s EU Maneuvers Aim to Label Macedonians as an ‘Artificial Nation’

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused Bulgaria of attempting to portray the people of North Macedonia as an “artificial nation,” BGNES reported. According to him, this effort is not new and is part of a long-standing agenda backed by …

Bulgaria is close to joining the euro currency but faces disinformation and fear

Wrapped in ritual: How Bulgaria’s Alevi community maintains its heritage

Alevi women in traditional clothing dance in a circle during the Hıdrellez ritual, accompanied by songs sung for the occasion. Photo by Diana Nikolova, used with permission. Traditional attire is not worn for performance, but for remembrance. For the …

‘We can’t imagine coming back’: Dorset family thriving in Bulgaria

Jordan and Lewis Vye said they felt “stuck and hindered” in the UK housing market so moved their two children, two dogs and cat overseas. Three years later, the couple have not looked back and have gained 500,000 followers across social media by …

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection opens new resort in Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the 397-room AluaSoul Sunny Beach, an adults-only property in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, as part of its Inclusive Collection. The debut marks another step in Hyatt’s expansion in the region, adding to its existing properties …