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Bulgaria Accelerates Eurozone Entry: Parliament Sets July 2025 Target
The Bulgarian Parliament has recently adopted a decision to accelerate the process of adopting the euro. Under this new directive, the Ministry of Finance is tasked with requesting Bulgaria's Eurozone membership to commence on July 1, 2025, provided the country meets the inflation criteria by the end of this year.
Bulgarian MPs Push for Faster Euro Adoption Despite Feasibility Concerns
Bulgarian MPs have called for the accelerated adoption of the euro, but the finance minister explained that this was not feasible. The Committee on Budget and Finance voted on a decision urging the caretaker government to expedite the practical preparations for the euro's adoption in Bulgaria. This draft decision was submitted by Boyko Borissov and several representatives from GERB.
Bulgarian Basketball Star Vezenkov Waives $6.6 Million to Leave Toronto Raptors
Bulgaria's Aleksandar (Sasha) Vezenkov has officially been released by the Toronto Raptors.
Serbian clubs learn of their potential opponents in UEFA competitions
NYON - Serbian side Partizan Belgrade were on Monday drawn to play Scottish football powerhouse Glasgow Rangers in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round if they knock out Ukraine's Dynamo Kyiv in the second round.
Dynamo will host the first leg of the tie in Lublin, Poland, on Tuesday and the return leg is scheduled for July 31 in Belgrade.
Ukrainian High Jumper Breaks Bulgarian Stefka Kostadinova's 37-Year-Old Record
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has broken Stefka Kostadinova's long-standing world record in the women's high jump. The 22-year-old Mahuchikh cleared 2.10 meters on her first attempt at this height during the Diamond League athletics tournament in Paris, as reported by BTA.
Incredible Mahuchikh Jumps 2.10m and Breaks Konstantinova’s 37-Year-Old High Jump World Record – See pics
Background
On August 30, 1987, at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Stefka Kostadinova set a new world record by clearing 2.09m. Her previous best was also her own record of 2.08m, achieved in 1986 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Bulgaria's Dimitrov Shines in London: Cruises Past Monfils to Reach Wimbledon Top 16
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov has advanced to the second week of Wimbledon after defeating Gael Monfils in three sets. In the third round of the London competition, Dimitrov managed a convincing 6:3, 6:4, 6:3 victory over the Frenchman. The match, lasting only an hour and 47 minutes, marked Dimitrov's fourth career entry into the tournament's top 16.
European Girls’ Volleyball U18: Strong Start for the National Team
Kosta Gountas’ team, largely the same squad that finished fourth in Europe last year, only struggled in the first set, where the typical nerves of an opening match were evident. However, they comfortably secured the win afterward.
EurovolleyU18W-Day 1: Greece vs. Lithuania
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Notches 20th Wimbledon Victory in Commanding Fashion
Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria's most accomplished tennis player, commenced his 14th appearance at Wimbledon with a dominant performance on the grass courts of the All England Club in London.
As the 10th seed, Dimitrov defeated Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the first round, marking his 20th victory at this prestigious Grand Slam tournament and his 30th win of the season.
Bulgarians Divided: Attitudes Towards Euro Adoption Revealed
Eurobarometer data reveals significant insights into Bulgarian attitudes towards adopting the euro, highlighting both optimism and skepticism among the population. According to the survey, 71% of Bulgarians anticipate their country joining the Eurozone within the next five years, marking a notable increase of 9 percentage points since April 2023.
Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova's Epic Comeback Propels Her to Semifinals in Germany
Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova showcased her excellent form ahead of "Wimbledon" by reaching the semifinals of the WTA 500 series tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany. She triumphed over world number 66 Anna Blinkova in a thrilling match that ended with a score of 2:6, 6:1, 7:6 (9), after a remarkable comeback.
The match lasted two hours and 15 minutes.
45 Athletes in 16 Sports will Represent Bulgaria at the Olympic Games in Paris
The boxer Stanimira Petrova and the swimmer Petar Mitsin will be the standard-bearers of the Opening
Bulgaria's Tennis Stars Shine: Dimitrov in Top 10, Tomova Reaches Record Ranking
In the latest world rankings of tennis players released today, Grigor Dimitrov remains in the top ten, while Viktoriya Tomova, Bulgaria's leading women's player, achieved a new career-high ranking.
Grigor Dimitrov Holds Strong in Top 10 of ATP Rankings
In the latest world tennis rankings released today, Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov has maintained his position in the top 10, securing the tenth spot with 3775 points. The Bulgarian star begins his grass season today as the third seed at Queen's Club in London, where he faces French left-hander Adrian Mannarino.
Austrian Tourists Find Top Value in Bulgaria
According to a report from the Austrian news agency APA, Austrians will find their money stretching further abroad this summer compared to staying within Austria. This assessment is based on the "holiday euro" index calculated annually by UniCredit Bank Austria, which measures the purchasing power of Austrians' money in various destinations.