On 1 January Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency, becoming the 21st EU country to have joined the euro area. This marks a significant step in Bulgaria’s EU integration, giving the country greater economic stability and integration with the rest of Europe.

On 1 January Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency, becoming the 21st EU country to have joined the euro area. This marks a significant step in Bulgaria’s EU integration, giving the country greater economic stability and integration with the rest of Europe.
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