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Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com On Tuesday, BTA press clubs both in Bulgaria and abroad held events to present the LIK… BTA Presents LIK Magazine Issue Entitled “Bulgarian Money” after Bulgaria Joins Eurozone in 2026 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 23:22:37

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com During a meeting between Bulgaria’s outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Greece’s Prime… Greek PM Assures Bulgaria that Border Blockade by Farmers Will Be Resolved Soon 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 21:21:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Bulgarian citizens on Tuesday that heavy rainfall in… Heavy Rainfall in Albania Leads to Landslides, Collapses and Floods 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 20:52:13

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com First-year students in Business and Management from the Ruse University branch in Taraclia,… Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Will Improve Quality of Life, Says Official from Ruse University Branch in Taraclia 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 20:37:10

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com In an interview for BTA, Prof. George Pleios, analyst and lecturer in media sociology at the… Greek Media Analyst: Bulgaria Is Better Prepared for Euro Adoption than Greece Was 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 19:57:14

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Orthodox Church celebrates the Day of St John the Baptist (Ivanovden).
On this date in… Observances: January 7 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 19:49:13

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Participants in Bulgaria’s 34th Antarctic expedition commented on the introduction of the euro… Bulgarians in Antarctica Comment on Euro Introduction 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 19:38:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com In an interview for BTA dedicated to LIK magazine’s issue entitled “Bulgarian Money”, product… Product Manager Compares Eurozone to Lens that Reveals Positives and Negatives 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 19:11:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The December 2025 issue of BTA’s LIK magazine was presented at the BTA National Press Club here… BTA National Press Club in Odesa Hosts Presentation of LIK Magazine Issue 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 18:18:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com In Bulgaria’s modern history, the emergence of money pre-dated the emergence of the State after… In Bulgaria’s Modern History, Local Money Pre-dated Post-Liberation Statehood, Economics Professor Says 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 17:51:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com This issue of LIK offers an honest account of money on Bulgarian lands, part of which is told… New LIK Issue Offers Honest Account of Money on Bulgarian Lands, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev Says 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 17:34:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com When it comes to a national currency, people are very sensitive, which is why the national… Expert: National Symbols Give Bulgarian Euro Coins a Distinct Identity 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 17:32:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The adoption of the euro is not the result of a sudden turn, but continues a path Bulgaria has… Central Bank Governor: Euro Adoption Continues Path Bulgaria Has Long Followed 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 17:23:54

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic extended Christmas Eve and Christmas greetings to Orthodox… President Vucic and Patriarch Porfirije Call for Unity as Serbia Marks Christmas Eve 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 17:17:35

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026 was a historic event in which the… LIK Editor-in-Chief Lozanov Says Euro Marks Bulgaria’s Western European Identity 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 17:16:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Two-time tennis champion Grigor Dimitrov started the new season on Tuesday with a victory,… Grigor Dimitrov Qualifies for Second Round of Tennis Tournament in Brisbane 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 16:53:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The European Commission said on Tuesday that it will continue its dialogue with the authorities… European Commission to Continue Dialogue with Venezuelan Authorities Despite Non-Recognition of Legitimacy 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 16:01:51

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A new quality mark will distinguish hotels with a good reputation according to their guests…. New Quality Mark to Distinguish Reputed Hotels 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 14:17:52

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Venezuela is the latest example of the breakdown of the international rule of law as we have… President Radev: “We Are Witnessing the Rule of Force, Which Brings Risks to International Security, Including Bulgaria” 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 12:19:29

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Violations have been found in about 7% of all commercial establishments inspected in connection… Violations Found in Some 7% of Commercial Establishments Checked over Euro’s Adoption 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 10:55:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Hundreds took part in the traditional men’s horo chain dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha… Hundreds Join Traditional Epiphany Chain Dance in Kalofer’s River 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 09:30:13

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com In a Facebook post on Tuesday morning, MRF – New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski commented on… MRF-New Beginning Leader Peevski on US Operation in Venezuela 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 08:12:09

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Due to strike action on Greek territory, there may be difficulties for passenger and heavy duty… Strike Action in Greece May Cause Difficulties for Cars, Trucks at Border Crossings 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-06 07:48:48

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Countries in the Western Balkans have responded in varying ways to the US military operation in… Western Balkans Divided Over US Operation in Venezuela 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 22:48:05

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Traffic for vehicles over 12 tonnes has been restored on the Sofia – Kulata road through the… Passage of Heavy Goods Vehicles Through Kulata – Promachonas Border Crossing Restored 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 21:24:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Painter Ivan Gazdov will mark his name day with an exhibition titled “Rain 2”, opening on… Artist Ivan Gazdov to Celebrate Name Day with Sofia Exhibition 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 21:24:55

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Orthodox Church celebrates Epiphany. The third most important Christian feast day of the… Observances: January 6 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 20:56:11

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Ministry of Innovation and Growth will invest nearly EUR 310 million in modernizing… Innovation and Growth Ministry to Invest Close to EUR 310 Mln in Modernizing Businesses in 2026 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 19:52:27

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com For the first time on Monday, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) published on its official… Bulgarian National Bank Publishes Information on Euro Exchange Rate Against Other World Currencies 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 19:43:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will attend a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing… PM Zhelyazkov to Participate in Coalition of the Willing Meeting in Paris 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 19:26:16

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian writer Deyan Enev is this year’s winner of the Aleko International Short Story… Writer Deyan Enev Wins Aleko International Short Story Competition 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 19:16:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Koledari folk ensemble from the Vasil Levski Bulgarian Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau has… Chisinau’s Koledari Folk Ensemble Wins First Place at Municipal Festival for Third Year Running 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 19:08:21

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Speaking at a ceremony to mark Republika Srpska Day on January 9, Serbian President Aleksandar… Anti-Serbian Campaign Waged in Pristina, Zagreb, Sarajevo, Podgorica, Says Serbian President Vucic 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 18:24:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com All indices at the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) went up within the first trading session for… All Indices at Bulgarian Stock Exchange Up in First Trading Session in Euro 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 18:01:36

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com From to January 7 to 9, members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social… MEPs to Visit Social Facilities for Children and Families in Bulgaria 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 17:48:35

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Dobri Djourov, the longest serving defence minister in modern Bulgarian history, was born 110… 110th Birth Anniversary of Dobri Djourov, Bulgaria’s Longest Serving Defence Minister 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 16:33:13

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The National Academy of Art will present the concept, process and results of its project… National Academy of Art to Present Shared Typefaces Project at Academia Gallery 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 12:13:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com In an interview for Digi24 published on Saturday, Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan… Romania to Align with EU on US Operation Targeting Venezuela’s Maduro, PM Says 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 12:02:49

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has successfully defended the reaccreditation of the… Ombudsman Defends Bulgaria’s Top Human Rights Institution Status before UN 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 10:43:28

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com President Rumen Radev has expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of prominent… President Radev Pays Tribute to Football Legend Dimitar Penev 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 08:52:03

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria has noted with concern the latest fabricated theses by the authorities in Skopje,… Bulgaria Voices Concern over Statements by Skopje Authorities Diverging from 2022 European Consensus 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 08:13:40

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The construction of Terminal 3 at Vasil Levski Airport – Sofia will not cause significant… SOF Connect CEO: Construction of Terminal 3 at Sofia Airport Will Not Disrupt Passengers 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-05 08:01:22

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Sofia marked the 148th anniversary of its liberation on Sunday with civic tributes, a… Sofia Marks 148th Liberation Anniversary with Reenactment and Prayer Service 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 20:33:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com On this date in Bulgarian history:
1873: National hero Vassil Levski goes on trial in… Observances: January 5 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 20:30:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com On Saturday and Sunday, in the first days after the euro changeover, banking, payments, retail… Euro Changeover Runs Smoothly as Inspections Intensify and Payments Surge 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 20:06:07

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The process of adopting the euro in Bulgaria was going well, with inspectors finding no… Coordination Centre on Euro Adoption Chief Ivanov: Checks Find No Breaches in Over 90% 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 19:58:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Strong winds forced Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to divert seven arriving flights and cancel… Sofia Airport Diverts Seven Arrivals, Cancels Three Departures in Strong Winds 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 16:52:56

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Sofia is a symbol of freedom, dignity and resilience, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev wrote on… Sofia Mayor Terziev: Sofia Is a Symbol of Freedom and Resilience 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 16:37:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com BTA announces with deep sorrow the passing of its veteran journalist Svetlozar Nikolov. During… Svetlozar Nikolov, Veteran BTA Reporter, Correspondent, Translator and Editor Passes Away 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 16:10:33

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A reenactment of the battles for Sofia’s liberation 148 years ago took place in North Park,… Reenactment Marks 148 Years Since Sofia’s Liberation 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 16:04:43

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com BTA announces with deep sorrow the passing of its veteran staffer Svetlozar Nikolov. During his… Svetlozar Nikolov, Veteran BTA Reporter, Correspondent, Translator and Editor, Dies Aged 83 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 15:40:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Hundreds of mummers paraded through the streets of Blagoevgrad during this year’s Masquerade… Hundreds of Mummers Parade in Blagoevgrad during Masquerade Games Festival 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 15:34:09

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The academy of Bulgarian football club CSKA will bear the name of the late legendary former… CSKA’s Youth Academy to Be Named after Late Legend Dimitar Penev 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 14:36:17

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led divine liturgy on Saturday at the St… Patriarch Daniil Leads Divine Liturgy, Thanksgiving Prayer Service to Mark 148th Anniversary of Sofia’s Liberation 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 13:41:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria expects 2026 to be a year of cultural tourism and a turning point for mountain… Bulgaria Looks Forward to 2026 as Year of Cultural Tourism, Turning Point for Mountain Tourism 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 11:53:24

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Conditions for tourism in the higher parts of Bulgaria’s mountains are unsuitable on Sunday,… Mountain Rescue Service Warns of Unfavourable Conditions for High-Altitude Tourism on Sunday 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 09:15:44

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Due to strike action on Greek territory, difficulties may arise for both passenger cars and… Possible Traffic Disruptions at Bulgaria-Greece Border Due to Strike Action 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-04 08:16:24

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria has lost one of its most iconic and beloved figures in sport, outgoing Prime Minister… Outgoing PM Pays Tribute to Football Legend Dimitar Penev 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 16:58:56

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com On Saturday, officials from the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection… National Revenue Agency, Consumer Protection Commission Carries Out Inspections on Commercial Establishment in Plovdiv 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 16:11:33

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian artist Ivan Gazdov will celebrate his name day with the exhibition Rain 2 on January… Artist Ivan Gazdov to Mark His Name Day Unveiling Exhibition at Sofia’s Arte Gallery 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 16:03:04

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com January 3 marks 119 years since the ceremonial opening of “the iconic building of the National… January 3, 1907: National Theatre Building Unveiled 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 14:11:51

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s switch to the euro on January 1, 2026 went smoothly, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB)… Central Bank Governing Council Member Lingorski Says Euro Switch Goes as Planned 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 12:56:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Former football player and coach Dimitar Penev passed away at 80, the Bulgarian Football Union… Legendary Bulgarian Football Player and Coach Dimitar Penev Dies at 80 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 12:53:15

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Former football player and coach Dimitar Penev passed away at 80, the Bulgarian Football Union… “Bulgarian Football’s Patriarch Who Made Us Fourth in the World”: Legendary Player and Coach Dimitar Penev Dies at 80 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 12:50:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com More than 933,000 card payments at POS terminals and transactions at ATMs worth almost EUR 42… Payment Service Provider Borica Logs Over 933,000 Card Transactions Worth Nearly EUR 42m in First 48 Hours after Euro Adoption 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 12:46:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Major retail chains were switching to the euro smoothly without serious disruption, Association… Association for Modern Trade Executive Director Valkanov Says Euro Switch Runs Smoothly 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 12:19:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring developments in Venezuela, its press… Foreign Ministry Activates Special Crisis Hotline for Bulgarian Citizens in Venezuela 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 11:42:51

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Difficulties are expected for cars and lorries crossing the border with Greece in both… Greek Farmers Blockade Continues to Disrupt Border Traffic 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 10:59:33

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com President Rumen Radev sent a condolence letter to President of the Swiss Confederation Guy… President Radev Sends Condolence Letter to Swiss Counterpart After Crans-Montana Fire 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 10:36:26

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Bulgaria was born at the… Bulgaria Welcomes Its First IVF Baby in 1988 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 07:38:24

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Trading on the Sofia Commodity Exchange between Christmas and New Year focused mainly on energy… Commodity Exchange Trading Focuses on Energy Products Over Holiday Week 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 07:33:33

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Civic engagement was key to a stronger democracy in Bulgaria, National Network for Children… National Network for Children Executive Director Bogdanov: Civic Engagement Is Key to a Stronger Democracy 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-03 07:23:50

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Kukeri from Meshtitsa village performed Surva rituals from the Pernik region in Veliko Tarnovo… Kukeri Bring Surva Rituals to Veliko Tarnovo 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 20:40:45

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A screening of the Bulgarian film Rozhden Den [Birthday] will take place in Chicago on February… Bulgarian Comedy “Birthday” Set to Screen in Chicago 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 19:51:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Lidl Bulgaria distributed 53 tonnes of euro coins across its store network since December 2,… Lidl Bulgaria Rolls Out 53 Tonnes Of Coins On First Full Euro Day 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 17:26:19

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The banking sector in Bulgaria has ensured a successful, smooth and trouble-free transition to… Bulgarian Banking Sector Ensures Smooth Transition to the Euro, Says Banks Association 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 16:42:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com An exhibition titled The Radiating Truth by Swiss artist and scientific illustrator Cornelia… Radiating Truth: Cornelia Hesse-Honegger’s Art Tracks the Hidden Impact of Radiation 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 16:21:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The National Revenue Agency (NRA) is carrying out about 400 inspections a day linked to the… National Revenue Agency Ramps Up Euro Checks; 10% of Shops in Breach 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 15:38:27

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com In a Facebook post on Friday, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that,… Bulgaria’s Accession Brings Number of Euro Users to 358 Mln, Says ECB President 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 15:29:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Traffic for heavy vehicles over 12 tonnes has been restricted on the Simitli–Gotse Delchev road… Heavy Truck Traffic Restricted via Ilinden-Exochi Border Checkpoint Due to Greek Protest 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 12:22:11

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com “In a day and a half, on December 29 and 30, about BGN 1 billion were withdrawn from… BGN 1 Bln Withdrawn from Circulation on December 29-30 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 12:15:20

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria will host the first tournament on the international judo calendar for 2026. At the end… Bulgaria to Host First International Judo Tournament of 2026 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 10:55:30

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com “The extension budget will not hinder Bulgaria’s smooth entry into the eurozone,” said Zornitsa… Extension Budget Will Not Hinder Eurozone Entry 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 10:19:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Because of strike actions and a blockade by Greek farmers, there will be difficulties for both… Blockade by Greek Farmers Will Disrupt Border Traffic with Greece 2025 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-02 07:44:44