Denitsa Koseva

Bulgaria

Journalist at bne IntelliNews

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Bulgaria gets green light for eurozone entry as protesters gather in Sofia

4 days ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Bulgaria was given the long-awaited green light to join the Eurozone on June 4 by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission (EC), which said in extraordinary convergence reports that the country has met all criteria and can switch to the euro as of January 1, 2026.
Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Fund reveals massive secret energy cartel

5 days ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Fund (ACF) NGO has revealed a massive secret energy cartel comprising over 150 companies owned by controversial businessman Hristo Kovachki, who for years had denied controlling any of them. In the , ACF quotes internal documents proving that Kovachki directly owns all of these companies, including key energy companies such as the Brikel and Bobov Dol coal-fired power plants (TPPs), The businessman has repeatedly said he was just a consultant.
Thousands of Bulgarians rally against euro adoption

6 days ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Thousands of Bulgarians rallied on May 31 to protest against the planned euro adoption ahead of the expected June 4 extraordinary convergence reports, waving Bulgarian and Russian flags and chanting ‘Freedom for the Bulgarian lev, death to the euro’. The rally was organised by far-right pro-Russian Vazrazhdane party, which has intensified its campaign against euro adoption over the past weeks amid expectations that Sofia will get a green light to join the eurozone as of January 1, 2026.
Far-right leader accuses Bulgaria’s central bank governor of “treason” over euro adoption

2 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of the far-right pro-Russian Vazrazhdane party, said on May 21 he will file a formal complaint with Bulgaria’s State Agency for National Security (DANS) against central bank governor Dimitar Radev, accusing him of treason over remarks supporting Bulgaria’s euro adoption.
Bosnia’s Dodik offers Republika Srpska’s mineral resources to Trump

2 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Milorad Dodik, the separatist leader of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska, offered the entity’s mineral resources to US President Donald Trump on May 21, in exchange for guarantees for its sovereignty. Dodik’s move comes amid increasing isolation of his ruling SNSD party from other parties and was seen as a desperate move by the secessionist leader to gain Washington’s attention and protection to evade prosecution.
Sirma to aim for dual listing on Sofia and Frankfurt bourses

2 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Bulgarian software developer Sirma Group Holding said it plans to launch a dual listing procedure for its shares on the Bulgarian and Frankfurt stock exchanges. In early 2026, Sirma plans to join the EuroBridge segment of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE), which enables simultaneous trading on both markets. The decision was taken by Sirma’s board of directors earlier in May, according to a press release from the company.
Protesters against euro adoption block roads in Bulgaria

2 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Dozens of Bulgarians protested on May 18 against euro adoption, blocking key roads across the biggest cities. The far-right, pro-Russian Vazrazhdane party has been calling for a national referendum and vows to resist the country’s planned entry into the eurozone. Protesters held signs demanding the preservation of the national currency, the lev, and called for the government to resign.
Bulgaria’s parliament speaker blocks euro referendum request

3 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Bulgaria’s parliament speaker Natalia Kiselova rejected on May 13 a request by President Rumen Radev for calling a referendum on the adoption of the euro next year, saying that it violates the constitution. Kiselova’s decision not to admit debates on Radev’s request came a day after he submitted it to parliament and quickly resolved the uncertainty as to whether lawmakers would discuss the proposal.
Albania, Montenegro to be first Western Balkan candidates to join EU, European Council president says

3 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Albania and Montenegro are the most likely next EU members, Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, said in an interview with Euronews. Costa’s remarks come amid growing concerns in Brussels over geopolitical competition in the Western Balkans, particularly in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That conflict has accelerated accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, sparking fears that Western Balkan states could be sidelined.
Bulgaria’s president to seek referendum on euro adoption

3 weeks ago | intellinews.com | Denitsa Koseva

Bulgaria's pro-Russian President Rumen Radev said on May 9 he will submit a proposal on a referendum on Bulgaria's euro adoption to parliament. Radev’s announcement reignites political divisions and legal controversy just weeks before the European Commission and the European Central Bank are expected to publish extraordinary convergence reports on the country’s readiness to join the eurozone.