During the first six months following Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, “Bulgarian Posts” will offer free exchange of banknotes and coins from levs to euros at the official exchange rate, with a daily limit of 1,000 leva per person. For exchanges between 1,000 leva and 10,000 leva, customers will need to submit a request 3…
In September, Bulgaria will see a surge in travel, as approximately 350,000 to 380,000 Bulgarians take advantage of the long weekend for the Unification Day holiday on September 6, which falls on Friday. This extended break, including the weekend, offers three consecutive days off. Most of those traveling will remain within Bulgaria, heading to popular…
A new route will soon link Plovdiv and Birmingham, enhancing travel options between the second largest cities of Bulgaria and the UK. Ryanair has announced that it will operate direct flights between the two cities, with the inaugural flight scheduled for November 2. One-way tickets for the new service start at 35 euros. Birmingham, which…
In July, annual inflation in the Eurozone increased slightly to 2.6%, up from 2.5% in June. For the entire European Union, inflation reached 2.8%, rising from 2.6% the previous month, according to Eurostat. In Bulgaria, annual harmonized inflation also held steady at 2.8% in July, the same as the average for the EU. This marks…
Due to ongoing political challenges, Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone is now projected to occur no earlier than 2026. Despite positive evaluations from Eurozone leaders about progress made earlier in the year, the country’s persistent political instability and failure to meet necessary criteria have led to this further delay. Originally slated for January 2024, Bulgaria’s…
The price of Bulgarian vegetables has risen by nearly 15% compared to the same time last year. Currently, domestically produced cucumbers are the most expensive, with prices reaching 4 leva per kilogram. Rosen Petrakiev, a veteran vegetable grower from the town of Martin, explained that the extreme heat has negatively impacted both the quantity and…
Sales of luxury cars in Bulgaria have surged significantly over the past year, according to new data from the Ministry of the Interior. The Bulgarian market has seen a notable increase in the number of high-end vehicles, with approximately 880 people now driving cars from brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Lotus, McLaren,…