First Day with Only Euro in Bulgaria: Complaints Arise but Transition Remains Mostly Smooth
The first working day with the euro (only!) in Bulgaria passed without major disruptions, although authorities received numerous complaints, mostly linked to technical issues rather than deliberate overcharging or misunderstandings by businesses. Ignat Arsenov, Director of the Main Directorate "Market Control" at the Consumer Protection Commission, told the program Nova TV that the transition overall went smoothly and safely.
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