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BNB also put an end to commemorative coins in lev denominationsWith Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone, starting today, the BNB ceases the issuance of commemorative coins with nominal values in leva and begins ...01.01.20263 816 -
Deyan Vassilev: There is inflation. Even if we had stayed in the leva, it would still be thereThere is inflation. Even if we had stayed in the leva, it would still be there". This was stated in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio ...01.01.20262 911 -
New Year's Eve Road Action: 29 Drunk and 4 Drugged Drivers CaughtDuring the specialized police operation on New Year's Eve, 10,480 motor vehicles and 11,771 drivers and passengers were checked. 2,153 tickets and 36 ...01.01.20261 820 -
Pension age and length of service to be increased from January 1From today, January 1, 2026, new, stricter retirement conditions come into force in Bulgaria. The increase affects both the age of completion and the ...01.01.202611 989
Young man dies in accident between Lukovit villages
A 27-year-old man died after an accident between the Lukovit villages of Dermantsi and Todorichene, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Inter ...
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The cost of traveling to Greece for Bulgarians has increased by 23 percentGreece welcomed 2026 with new, significantly higher prices for using the highway network in the northern part of the country. As of today, January 1, ...01.01.20265 097 -
The salary of the BNB Governor will be nearly 16,000 eurosThe Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank will receive a monthly salary of 15,726 euros from the beginning of 2026. This is provided for in the adop ...01.01.20264 499 -
At 00:00:20, the first successful withdrawal in euros from an ATM was reportedAt 00:00:20, the first successful withdrawal in euros from an ATM in Sunny Beach was reported. In the first minutes of 2026, the euro “entere ...01.01.20263 384 -
Personal documents are becoming more expensiveThere are changes in the fees for issuing personal documents. From January 1, an identity card for people between 18 and 70 years old will cost 30, i ...01.01.20262 844 -
Bulgaria has been a full member of Schengen for a year nowOn January 1, 2026, Bulgaria marks one year since it became a full member of the Schengen area. On December 12, 2024, the Council of the European Unio ...01.01.20262 050 -
Starting today, water in Sofia will increase in price by nearly 12%Drinking water for household consumers in Sofia will increase in price by 11.8 percent to 4.10 leva per cubic meter from today. The decision to this e ...01.01.20262 946 -
The minimum wage becomes 620.20 eurosThe minimum wage (MW) from today, January 1, 2026, will be 620.20 euros (1,213 leva). This is 12.6% more than last year's amount, which was 1,077 ...01.01.20266 549 -
What we need to know about the period in which both the lev and the euro will be validWhat we need to know about the period in which both the lev and the euro will be valid? How will they give us change back, can a merchant refuse to t ...01.01.202610 082 -
Bulgarian politicians with New Year's wishesBulgarian politicians and statesmen sent New Year's wishes, "Nova TV" pointed out. On his Facebook profile, GERB leader Boyko Borisov made an econo ...01.01.20263 170 -
Bulgaria entered the eurozone with a light show over SofiaBulgaria officially became part of the eurozone in the first minutes of 2026. The historic event was marked with a large-scale concert on "Knyaz Alex ...01.01.20263 243
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Weather today, forecast for Thursday, January 1: Mostly sunny, wind weakeningOn New Year's Eve the wind will weaken, but will remain moderate and gusty from the west-northwest. Clear weather will prevail with temporary incr ...01.01.20263 675
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Rumen Radev: The decision to adopt the single European currency is a strategic choice at a controversial momentDear compatriots, In the comfort of our homes, among long-awaited guests and friends, or in the square filled with people, we look together to the ...01.01.20265 294
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Officially! Bulgaria has joined the Eurozone!Bulgaria has joined the Eurozone! Our homeland becomes the 21st member state to adopt the euro currency. Today begins a period of dual circulation, du ...01.01.20267 638 -
Happy New Year 2026, dear friends of FAKT!The time has come for a new beginning, filled with hope, inspiration and bright prospects. May 2026 bring each of you health, happiness and succes ...01.01.20264 179
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Two people died in a serious accident in Nova ZagoraTwo people died in a serious accident in Nova Zagora tonight. The accident occurred in the dark of the day, at an intersection in the direction of ...31.12.20257 419
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Hours before the euro: Interesting facts about the currency of 341 million peopleLiterally hours before we become the 21st member of the eurozone - here are some interesting facts about the currency, which is the second most used ...31.12.20253 394 -
Slavi Trifonov: Bulgaria is a full and full member of the European community - something we absolutely deserveThe leader of There Is Such a People Slavi Trifonov published on his "Facebook" profile an address to Bulgarians on the occasion of the New Year. D ...31.12.20253 043 -
A substation caught fire in Sliven: An entire neighborhood was left without electricityA Sliven neighborhood was left without electricity after a signal for a fire in a substation was reported at around 11:30 a.m. According to the elect ...31.12.20252 550 -
A round table on the topic of the demographic crisis is among the last events of the year organized in Sofia by “Europe of Sovereign Nations”At the very end of the year, citizens, public figures, representatives of business, the non-governmental sector and scientific circles discussed the ...31.12.20251 348
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Serious accident near Blagoevgrad, one deadA serious accident between two cars near Blagoevgrad. According to initial information, one person died, BNT reported. One of the cars left the roa ...31.12.20253 380
