Why Bulgarian and Greek Euro Coins Feature Stotinki and Lepta Instead of Cents
Debate Over Currency Terminology in Bulgaria After Bulgaria adopted the euro, a seemingly minor language choice sparked a significant discussion: Why does Bulgaria use “Stotinki” instead of “cent”? While often regarded as unique, Bulgaria isn’t completely alone in this aspect. For example, Greece opts for “lepto” in the singular and “Repta” in plural rather than […]
Bulgarian Banks Stopping Card Payments During New Year Amid Euro Changes
Bulgaria’s Transition to Euro on January 1, 2026 Bulgaria is set to switch to the euro on January 1, 2026. This change will necessitate significant adjustments within banking systems, which may lead to some disruptions in card payments. Reportedly, both service and digital banking will start operating early in the year. There’s no need for […]
Protesters Against Tax Increases Lead to the Fall of the Bulgarian Government
Political Shakeup in Bulgaria as Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests SOFIA, Bulgaria – On Friday, Bulgaria’s parliament approved the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyaskov from his coalition government, just weeks ahead of the country’s planned entry into the euro zone, amidst widespread anti-corruption protests. The protests, largely fueled by young Bulgarians, have seen tens […]
Bulgarian spy ring ‘top aide’ was far from the typical spy, court hears
Trial Insights on Bulgarian Spy Case A woman referred to as the “Chief Minion” among Bulgarians accused of espionage against Russia in the UK shouldn’t be compared to notorious spy George Blake, according to her barrister, Rupert Bauers KC. Bauers asserted that Katlin Ivanova was manipulated by her partner, Vizar Zhanbazov, and later faced the […]
1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency – The Associated Press
SOFia, Bulgaria (AP) — Police in the Bulgarian capital clashed with nationalist protesters on Saturday, demanding that government scraps plan to introduce the country into the eurozone. Approximately 1,000 protesters gathered in front of the Sofia office of the European Commission, the European Union's administrative division, and began throwing red paint and firecrackers on the […]
Bulgarian Female Boxer Makes ‘XX” Chromosome Symbol After Losing to Fighter Who Failed IBA Gender Test
After losing to a Taiwanese boxer who failed the IBA’s gender test in 2023, Bulgarian female boxer Svetlana Staneva made the “XX” chromosome symbol with her fingers in a powerful gesture to identify her as a woman. Staneva lost a 5-0 unanimous decision to Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting on Sunday. Controversy has swirled around both Yu-ting […]
Bulgarian fighter stokes controversy with gesture after loss to Olympian who failed gender test
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