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Bulgaria Joins Eurozone Amid Political Turmoil and Protests

1/29/2026

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Bulgaria joined the Eurozone at the start of 2026, marking a major shift amid widespread polarization and anti-corruption protests.
The protests led to the resignation of the government and the president.
Journalists Elitsa Gadeva and Juliette Prudhomme reported from the ground during the initial week of this transition.
The account captures the early phase of Bulgaria's euro adoption amid political upheaval.

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Story summary

Bulgaria joined the Eurozone at the start of 2026, marking a major shift amid widespread polarization and anti-corruption protests.
The protests led to the resignation of the government and the president.
Journalists Elitsa Gadeva and Juliette Prudhomme reported from the ground during the initial week of this transition.
The account captures the early phase of Bulgaria's euro adoption amid political upheaval.