Starting from January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially switch to the euro and will stop using the Bulgarian lev as its national currency. This was reported by Reuters. Becoming the 21st country to adopt the euro, Bulgaria will increase the total number of European Union citizens using this currency to 350 million.
However, the issue of introducing the euro has sparked controversy among Bulgarians, especially among those with cultural and political ties to Russia. Many express doubts about the country's further movement towards Europe.
Despite this, businesses in Bulgaria are actively preparing for the transition to the new currency. As noted in the report, prices in Sofia are already displayed in two currencies, and billboards provide information about the exchange rate of the euro to the lev.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated the foreign exchange rates for December 29: The value of the dollar and euro has decreased, while the ruble has strengthened....
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The bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen. Photo Polizei Gelsenkirchen / dpa / picture alliance. In the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, a robbery occurred at the Sparkasse bank. The criminals drilled...
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Unknown criminals robbed the Sparkasse bank located in Gelsenkirchen, in western Germany, stealing more than 34 million euros from the vault, as reported by Bild. According to information being...
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According to the statement by the head of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Khusri, the phased replacement of old banknotes with new ones will begin on January 1, 2026. This decision is part of...
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The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for December 26: The dollar exchange rate is 87.45 soms, while other currencies have depreciated....
Kyrgyzstan has submitted a bid to host two world wrestling championships, as reported by the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic in an interview with Sport AKIpress. UWW President Nenad...
Photo from the internet As of December 1, 2025, the official unemployment rate in Kyrgyzstan is 1.4 percent, according to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. As of October 1,...
Photo from the internet. The dollar's exchange rate against the som has changed for the first time in the last two months Based on data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points...
The National Bank has published the current official exchange rates as of December 31, 2025. Comparison with the previous working day shows the following changes:...
The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved the theme "At Home on the Internet: Know Your Rights, Shop Consciously" as a key focus for its work in 2026. This decision was made at a...
In Paris, the prosecutor's office reported the arrest of a worker from the Élysée Palace, who is suspected of stealing silverware and porcelain worth about 40,000 euros. Along with him, two of...
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According to the Information and Communications Department of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), in connection with the New Year celebrations, the border crossing...
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On December 25, the Cabinet of Ministers signed Resolution No. 835, which extends the New Year holidays until January 12. Previously, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration proposed...
- Due to violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulatory acts of the National Bank, from December 26, 2025, to January 9, 2026, inclusive, the exchange office of LLC...
The Judo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that for the first time in its history, the national championship will take place in the city of Osh. The competitions will be held from...
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Italian law enforcement agencies conducted a major operation against an alleged cell linked to the Hamas movement. The operation was organized by the district anti-mafia office in Genoa, as reported...
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President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov noted at the event that the solid waste landfill began its operation in 1974 and has since accumulated about 20 million tons of garbage, which has...
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During a visit to key enterprises of North Korea's military-industrial complex, Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of increasing the production of missiles and ammunition. This was reported...
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In connection with the celebration of the New Year, the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan announced the temporary closure of two vehicle checkpoints on the...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the introduction of new requirements for foreign citizens planning trips to Georgia. Starting from January 1, 2026, new rules will...
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