Bulgaria Embraces the Euro: 21st Eurozone Member
On Jan 1, 2026, Bulgaria adopted the euro, becoming the 21st eurozone member. The lev and euro will circulate in January; euro becomes sole legal tender from Feb 1, 2026.
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On Jan 1, 2026, Bulgaria adopted the euro, becoming the 21st eurozone member. The lev and euro will circulate in January; euro becomes sole legal tender from Feb 1, 2026.
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