Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1 next year, becoming the 21st member state of the eurozone.
In preparation for the move, the European Central Bank building in Frankfurt has been illuminated in the colours of Bulgaria as Sofia readies itself to join the single currency.
As Bulgaria moves closer to adopting the euro, public opinion remains divided over its impact. While some economists and professionals have welcomed the decision as a step towards deeper integration with the European Union, others have cautioned about potential economic challenges for ordinary Bulgarians.
