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Bulgaria Adopts Euro Amid Concerns Over Rising Prices

2/4/2026

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Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its only legal tender on February 1, 2026.
Businesses and experts view this eurozone entry positively, while many Bulgarian citizens remain concerned.
Approximately 22 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, raising fears that prices will rise after the currency change in Bulgaria.

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Story summary

Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its only legal tender on February 1, 2026.
Businesses and experts view this eurozone entry positively, while many Bulgarian citizens remain concerned.
Approximately 22 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, raising fears that prices will rise after the currency change in Bulgaria.