The EC have sent letters of notification to Bulgaria and another 14 EU countries requesting the exact implementation of the energy efficiency rules. Separate letters inform these countries they are also required to comply with public procurement procedures. Member States have two months to respond. If they do not take action, Brussels will continue the penalty procedure.
At the same time, the EC has suspended proceedings against Bulgaria, Greece and Portugal for violating antitrust rules because the three countries have implemented the EU antitrust enforcement measures required.
During its plenary session in Strasbourg today, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026. Today, the EU Council in its ECOFIN format (which includes the countries that have adopted..
On Tuesday, minimum temperatures will range from 18 to 25°C . In Sofia, it will be around 19°C. It will be sunny and hot during the day. Cumulus clouds will develop in the afternoon, but there is only a low chance of rain. There will be light to moderate..
Bulgaria appreciates highly Qatar's consistent efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East and the subsequent finding of a sustainable peaceful solution through diplomacy . This was what President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with Minister of State..
With 531 votes in favour, 69 against and 79 abstentions, the European Parliament approved Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026...
During its plenary session in Strasbourg today, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026...
The EU Council on Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) unanimously approved the final three acts enabling Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone...
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