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People pose holding euro banknotes as they celebrate the New Year and Bulgaria's adoption of euro in front of Bulgarian National Bank in Sofia, 1 January 2026

Video. Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens

Updated: 01/01/2026 - 18:21 GMT+1

Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it will boost the economy, concerns about inflation and political instability persist.

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