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Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January

In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!" The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing populist parties exploiting the currency debate.

16 July 2025

Economy

Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch to euro in 2026

European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone, a key Brussels project aimed at deepening the ties between member countries.

16 July 2025

Europe News

Burying money has cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade

Citizens hide money in case of emergency situations. In 2024, authorities recovered a record €1.7 million in banknotes that were not fit for circulation.

21 March 2025

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Will the Digital Euro strengthen financial security?

In this episode we talk about a new payment method that is being studied by the European Central Bank: the digital euro. Do we need another alternative for online payments and could this project have negative impacts on the banking system?

13 November 2024

The Cube

Fact-check: Does the EU decide 80% of our laws?

Is it true 80% of our laws are determined by the European Union? With the European elections approaching, we’re going to be debunking common myths surrounding the EU and its institutions.

22 March 2024

Kosovo

Thousands of Serbs protest in Kosovo over currency ban

Kosovo Serbs gathered in Mitrovica on Monday to protest Priština’s decision to make the Euro the only legal currency.

12 February 2024

Real Economy

Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook

In partnership with The European Commission

To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone.

10 January 2024

Travel News

Croatia's tourist numbers - and prices - soar after joining Schengen

Figures released by Croatia's Ministry of Tourism show a 12 per cent increase in visitors compared to 2022.

18 July 2023

Real Economy

Do we need the digital euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. The aim is to offer consumers an alternative Europe-wide payment option.

5 July 2023

Economy

Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices

Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices.

21 January 2023

Real Economy

How is Croatia adapting to the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Governor of the Central Bank of Croatia Boris Vujcic says currency change will bring economic resilience.

11 January 2023

Economy

Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone

Croatia has officially adopted the euro as its currency and entered the borderless Schengen zone

1 January 2023

Travel News

From next year you will be able to use euros in this European country

With Croatia set to adopt the euro next year, just a handful of EU countries now still use their own currencies

8 December 2022

Economy

This is what the euro-dollar parity means for you and the EU economy

A weaker euro will make European exports immediately cheaper in international markets.

14 July 2022

Economy

Euro reaches parity with dollar for the first time in 20 years

The value of the common currency has plunged since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine.

12 July 2022

Germany

For sale: Iconic sculpture, careful owner, high maintenance

It's one of the most photographed objects in Frankfurt and regularly features in articles about the European Central Bank.

4 July 2022