Bulgaria News News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war
The vote will be the first major test for the Moscow-friendly Progressive Bulgaria party of Prime Minister Rumen Radev after its triumph in parliamentary elections in April.
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria votes for president in election dominated by Ukraine war and the economy
The campaign has focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an increase in drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast in the Black Sea, as well as rising energy prices and inflation. Vi ...
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria Has the Widest Income Gap Between Rich and Poor in the EU
Bulgaria remains the European Union country with the highest income inequality. In 2025, its Gini coefficient stood at 37.7, compared with the EU average of 29.2, accor ...
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria is set to join the euro zone. But its citizens aren't convinced
Bulgaria is set to become the 21st member of the euro zone. The eastern European country last week received the sign off to join the bloc from the European Commission and European Central Bank.
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria on Track to Adopt the Euro, Supporting the Economic Outlook
Bulgaria's potential adoption of the common currency would support potential growth of around 2.75% a year and accelerate convergence towards average European Union living standards. Bulgaria formally ...
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria’s economic prospects clouded by political turmoil despite eurozone entry
Bulgaria has passed an important milestone in adopting the euro, symbolizing the culmination of almost two decades of European integration. However, this momentous change takes place in the midst of ...
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro, deepening EU ties despite fears
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — On New Year's Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union. But the historic milestone arrives amid ...
News Bulgaria » Economy: IMF Cuts Bulgaria's 2026 Growth Forecast and Raises Inflation Outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts economic growth of 2.6% in Bulgaria in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, a BGNES reporter reported. Inflation is expected to reach 4.9% this year and 4.
News Bulgaria » Economy: Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses
On New Year's Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening ties with the more prosperous countries of Western Europe. Membership is expected to ...
News Bulgaria » Economy: Polls open for presidential election in Bulgaria dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war
Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a campaign centered on growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. The vote will also be the first ...