Bugarska od 1. januara prelazi na evro: Večeras neće biti moguće plaćanje karticama

January 1, 2026

TL;DR

Bulgaria will switch to the euro on January 1st, necessitating a temporary halt in banking services, card payments, and online transactions from 9 PM on December 31st to 1 AM on January 1st.
Proponents of the euro adoption see it as a major accomplishment and a way to attract foreign investment and strengthen ties with Western Europe.
A significant segment of the Bulgarian population is concerned about potential price increases and exploitation by merchants during the currency transition.
Public opinion polls indicate that nearly half of Bulgarians oppose joining the eurozone, with concerns exacerbated by existing issues of corruption and low public trust.
Bulgaria, one of the EU's poorer members, has an average monthly salary of 1,300 euros.

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