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Bunlgaria's banks and shops report smooth euro transition

Bulgaria’s first days using the euro pass calmly, with banks, shops and customers adapting smoothly as both the euro and lev remain in use.

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Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens

Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it will boost the economy, concerns about inflation and political instability persist.

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What will joining the eurozone mean for the Bulgarian economy?

The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018.

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Bulgarian protests continue against corruption and unfair judiciary

Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.

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ECB holds interest rates as eurozone economic growth remains robust

The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target.

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Money talks, but is Spain listening? Unpacking Madrid's tax policy

As Europe doubles down on a competitiveness drive, experts warn that Spain’s tax policies could be hitting growth.

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Biggest eurozone members see easing inflation except for Germany

Inflation figures from some of the biggest eurozone economies, including France, Spain, and Italy, show no immediate threat of price hikes. However, German inflation figures came in unexpectedly high.

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Bulgarian government withdraws budget draft after mass protests

Wednesday's protest in Sofia against Bulgaria's draft budget plan for 2026 drew an estimated 20,000 people, who demonstrated against a potential increase in social security contributions and the doubling of the dividend tax.

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Thousands protest new budget plans in Bulgaria ahead of final approval

Thousands of protesters staged a major demonstration outside the parliament building in the capital, Sofia, to denounce the steep taxes announced in next year’s budget draft. Protesters formed a human chain around the building to prevent MPs from exiting.

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Who does Italy's gold belong to? And why are we talking about it now?

A one-line amendment in Italy’s 2026 Budget has reopened the question of who controls the country’s $300 billion gold reserves, potentially threatening central bank independence.

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EU urges focus on domestic growth drivers but stays upbeat on eurozone

Resilient domestic demand is driving growth in the eurozone despite global economic headwinds.

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Eurozone trade surplus soars as US deal boosts exports

The eurozone's trade surplus soared to €19.4bn in September 2025, driven by surging exports to the US following the latest trade deal.

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Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge

Eurozone GDP barely grew in the third quarter of 2025, rising just 0.2% as the wider EU posted similarly weak gains and unemployment remained flat. New business registrations increased, but a sharp rise in bankruptcies across key consumer-facing sectors could highlight a market under pressure.

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ECB keeps interest rate at 2% as growth holds up against trade tension

With inflation subdued and growth steady, the ECB maintained rates at their lowest level in more than two years, matching market expectations.

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Eurozone GDP beats forecasts: Portugal emerges as growth leader

Eurozone gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter. Within member states, Portugal recorded the highest growth rate at 0.8%.

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France's woes not yet ringing alarm bells across EU but worries rising

France is the EU's second-largest economy and concerns are growing that a prolonged deadlock could negatively impact the eurozone's economy.