Some in the country are worried about inflation and loss of national identity following the switch from the Bulgarian lev to the euro.
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Bulgaria will become the 21st member of the eurozone – or Schengen monetary area – on Thursday, despite deep scepticism from some in the country amid fears of inflation.
The Southeast European country has been a member of the European Union since 2007, but formally met the eurozone’s entry criteria only in January 2025, paving the way for its currency ascension after a long delay.
