Sofia, Bulgaria, Dec 31, 2025 (AFP) - Bulgaria adopts the euro, becomes 21st eurozone member

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Bulgaria became the 21st country to switch to the euro as it entered the New Year on Thursday, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly two decades after the Balkan nation joined the European Union. At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), Bulgaria waved goodbye to both its lev currency and to 2025, welcoming the euro amid hopes it will boost the economy of the EU's poorest member and reinforce ties with the West, but also fears it could lead......

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