When a country changes its currency, the impact shows up first in people's wallets and in the way companies set their prices.

Bulgaria, arguably one of the oldest nations in Europe that never changed its original name, is now ditching its national ...

The country faces unique challenges, including anti-corruption protests that recently swept a conservative-led government ...

Bulgaria on Thursday became the 21st country to switch to the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 ...

Protests in November against the government’s proposed tax and spending plans turned into the biggest display of unrest in ...

Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it ...

Bulgaria will begin using the euro as its currency on Thursday, and the country hopes it will bring an economic boost, ...

A joint press freedom mission calls on the Bulgarian government to refrain from attacking journalists, do more to tackle SLAPPs, and align domestic legislation with the European Media Freedom Act.

A protest against austerity measures in next year’s draft budget, in Sofia, Bulgaria, Dec. 1, 2025 (AP photo by Valentina Petrova). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on ...

It’s hard to ignore Bulgaria’s heart-on-sleeve embrace of the European Union. The bloc’s blue flag with gold stars flies at institutions more prominently than in other countries in Eastern Europe.

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Tens of thousands joined the latest massive protests across Bulgaria on Wednesday, accusing the government of widespread corruption and underscoring political rifts just weeks ...

The Balkan nation of 6.4 million people just completed its economic transformation and became the latest country to join the ...