In his opening remarks, the new Eurogroup president stressed speed, coordination and dialogue, as ministers welcome Bulgaria into the Eurozone, discuss G7 priorities and the race for the next ECB vice president

Citi warns that the Dutch hard discounter’s low-price model could pressure margins at one of Greece’s most profitable retailers as competition intensifies in Southeastern Europe

The Greek Finance Minister will chair his first Eurogroup meeting as President on Monday as Bulgaria joins the euro, ECB vice presidency enters a decisive phase and ministers debate the bloc’s 2026 economic priorities

Bulgaria will become the 21st European country to adopt the euro from Jan. 1, marking a historic milestone for the country, European institutions said in statements welcoming the newest member of the single currency bloc. The European Central Bank described the move as a significant opportunity for citizens and businesses across the euro zone, noting […]

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stepped down just minutes before a no-confidence vote, following mass demonstrations over economic policy and allegations of persistent corruption

How Turkey’s religious networks, political channels, minority influence and energy arrangements operate within Bulgaria, and why their combined impact poses a strategic challenge for European sovereignty

The final approval process is now in the hands of EU finance ministers

According to Reuters, the removal of land border controls comes nearly a year after air and sea travel restrictions were lifted in March 2024.

After years of discussions, Bulgaria and Romania will be fully integrated into the Schengen Area effective January 1st, 2025, after the EU ministers green-lighted the process on Thursday. In detail, the EU Council of Interior Ministers has officially decided to lift internal land border controls with Bulgaria and Romania starting January 1, 2025. “Romania and […]

It is suspected that the incident may have involved members of the Bulgarian mafia

At the same time, a standing veto by the Austrian government means the new borderless travel will not immediately apply for land routes

Three other Greeks managed to free themselves from the snow

The announcement was made by the President and CEO of PPC, George Stasis at Capital Markets Day in London

Luckily, only one of the 10 injured passengers, a Greek woman, remained hospitalized but with mild injuries

Bulgaria was given a break on Russia oil sanctions in a bid to help citizens, but some say Russia profited on the derogation