Bulgaria consistently meets all quantitative criteria for joining the eurozone and expects a positive political decision
According to the central bank governor, the number of skeptics in Bulgaria will decrease significantly after the introduction of the new currency
Temporary high inflation and the desire to save will lead to moderate growth in private consumption
Data on the sustained low 12-month average inflation will be reflected in the convergence report expected from Brussels on June 4
Annual inflation in Bulgaria slowed to 3.5% in April, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) published on Thursday
The budget deficit at the end of April was BGN 1.9 billion, or 0.9% of the forecast gross domestic product (GDP), according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance
The strong investor interest and confidence has allowed a significant reduction in the cost of financing
A survey by Economic.bg aimed to define the concerns over the introduction of the single European currency
These financial institutions will manage the country's future medium-term note emissions
The news was announced by Prime Minister Zhelyazkov during a joint briefing with EU Council President Antonio Costa
