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Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Warns of Difficult Road Conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning on its website regarding challenging road conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are the result of ongoing snowfall. The ministry states that there have been changes to traffic in the country.
Kardzhali Regional Governor Orders Activation of BG-ALERT System in Krumovgrad and Kirkovo over Heavy Rainfall
Kardzhali Regional Governor Nikola Chanev said on Wednesday that he has ordered the activation of the BG-ALERT system in the municipalities of Krumovgrad and Kirkovo due to the rainfall and the situation there. Chanev was in Krumovgrad, where he familiarized himself with the conditions in the town.
President Awards Navy Personnel for Contributions to Armed Forces
During an award ceremony at the presidential administration on Wednesday, President Rumen Radev said that traditions and the connection between generations are the enduring strength of the Bulgarian navy.
Media Review: January 7
The topics of the euro's introduction in Bulgaria and the upcoming snap elections dominate Wednesday's news media.
Economy
Central Bank, Cash Service Company Cash Desks to Exchange BGN to EUR on Saturdays until Month's End
The cash desks of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) and of the local offices of the Cash Service Company AD will operate on four Saturdays in January – January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2026, BNB announced on Wednesday. The measure is related to Bulgaria’s accession to the euro area as of January 1, 2026, and the expected increase in customers seeking to exchange banknotes and coins from leva into euro.
Less than 10% of Pharmacies Struggle to Dispense Medicines Due to Software Issues
Less than 10% of pharmacies in the country are experiencing problems with dispensing medicines, Petko Stefanovski, head of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), told reporters on Wednesday.
Association of Banks in Bulgaria No Cases of Unlawful Currency Exchange Fees Have Been Identified
Under the Act on the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, banks are exchanging lev banknotes and coins for euro at the fixed rate, free of charge, until the end of June, including for depositing leva into euro accounts, the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) said.
Watchdog Launches In-depth Review of Commercial Practices of Suppliers to Small Food Stores
As part of its ongoing sectoral analysis of the competitive environment in the markets for basic foodstuffs, the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has launched an in-depth review of the market for staple foods sold by small retailers.
Culture
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" Bulgarians in Antarctica Comment on Euro Introduction
Participants in Bulgaria's 34th Antarctic expedition on Livingston Island commented on the introduction of the euro as the official currency on January 1, 2026.
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" In Bulgaria’s Modern History, Local Money Pre-dated Post-Liberation Statehood, Economics Professor Says
In Bulgaria's modern history, the emergence of money pre-dated the emergence of the State after the country’s liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878, Prof. Pencho Penchev of Sofia's University of National and World Economy (UNWE) said here on Tuesday.
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" LIK Editor-in-Chief Lozanov Says Euro Marks Bulgaria’s Western European Identity
Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026 was a historic event in which the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), through its LIK magazine, also have a place, LIK Editor-in-Chief Georgi Lozanov said on Tuesday.
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" Central Bank Governor: Euro Adoption Continues Path Bulgaria Has Long Followed
The adoption of the euro is not the result of a sudden turn, but continues a path Bulgaria has been following for many years, said Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. He was speaking during a presentation of the latest issue of
Balkans
Turkish Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association Supports Free Trade, Vice Chairman Sar Says in Sofia
Former Director of National History Museum of Romania Claims Dutch Museum Lied on Security Measures
The former General Director of the National History Museum of Romania, Ernest Oberlander-Tarnoveanu, made new accusations regarding the theft of Dacian gold artefacts from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, in January last year.
Heavy Snowfall Leaves Romanian President Dan Stranded in Paris
Romania’s President Nicusor Dan has been stranded at a Paris airport due to heavy snowfall in France.
Part of Tent Camp Set Up by Supporters of Serbian President Vucic in Belgrade Dismantled
Part of the tent camp set up by supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade has been dismantled, local media reported on Monday.
UPDATED Yellow Code Alert Issued in 16 Turkish Provinces for Monday Due to Snowfall, Schools Closed in Some Areas
A yellow code alert was issued in 16 provinces in Turkiye for Monday due to snowfall and strong winds, Turkiye’s public broadcaster TRT Haber reported. The winter conditions forced students and employees in some regions to stay at home. The severe