News
The EU launches a single digital wallet in 2026: what the EUDI Wallet is and how it will change identification
In 2026, a pan-European digital wallet — the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) — will appear in the countries of the European Union. This mobile app will allow EU citizens and residents to store documents, confirm their identity online and offline and sign legally binding documents — free of charge and with recognition across the entire Union.
Mandatory for all companies: update your articles of association and documents due to the euro before the end of 2026
From 1 January 2026 the euro becomes the official currency in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Full document checks for permanent residence permits in Bulgaria: what has changed and how to prepare
Obtaining a permanent residence permit in Bulgaria on the grounds of origin (Bulgarian roots) has become a stricter and more formalised procedure. The new amendments to the Правилник к ЗЧРБ make the process more transparent for the state, but at the same time raise the requirements for applicants. We look at what to pay attention to in order to reduce the risk of refusal.
Selling used cars in Bulgaria may become simpler: no notary and with online processing
Bulgaria may simplify the procedure for selling used cars. A bill has been submitted to parliament that provides for dropping the mandatory notarial…
Bulgaria's switch to the euro will cause a temporary shutdown of online banking
In early 2026, Bulgaria will take an important step towards full integration into the eurozone, officially replacing the lev with the euro. However, the transition will be accompanied by significant temporary restrictions for citizens and businesses relating to banking and payment services.
A Romanian or a Bulgarian passport: which option is better?
We cannot choose the country of our birth and, accordingly, of our first citizenship. Later on, some people get the chance to change their citizenship or to obtain one more passport in addition to their own. Let us look at which passport is better – the Bulgarian or the Romanian one.
New traffic fines in Bulgaria 2025: a full overview of the changes
In 2025, updated and considerably stricter traffic rules came into force in Bulgaria. The Traffic Act now provides for higher fines and additional penalties for the most common violations. Below is a detailed overview of what drivers and pedestrians in Bulgaria need to know in 2025.
Amendments to the road traffic act: what's new?
In 2025, amendments to the Bulgarian road traffic act came into force. Let's look at what has changed in it.