economy
February 3, 2026
Bugarska i zvanično u Evrozoni
Direktor Direktorata za kontrolu tržišta u okviru Komisije za zaštitu potrošača Ignat Arsenov izjavio je da je tranzicija protekla glatko.
TL;DR
- Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its sole currency on February 1st.
- The transition experienced minor technical difficulties and consumer complaints, mainly related to services like ATMs, parking, and restaurants.
- Dual pricing in leva and euros will be in effect until August 8th, with significant fines for non-compliance.
- Despite the official switch, 7.7 billion leva were still in circulation at the end of January, though 6.1 billion euros are now in use.
- Banks will continue to exchange leva for euros to ensure a smooth transition.
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