Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone at the beginning of next year after meeting economic criteria and receiving approval from the ECB and European Commission. This milestone is seen as historic for Bulgaria and the EU. Despite past challenges like inflation and political unrest, the ECB is now satisfied with Bulgaria's economic adjustments. However, there is opposition to the euro adoption, including protests and disinformation campaigns. Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has proposed a referendum on the euro, which was rejected by parliament. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)