Bulgaria Prepares Vending Machines for Euro: Challenges and Consumer Tips for January 1, 2026
As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro on January 1, operators of vending machines for coffee, snacks, and other goods are negotiating a possible one-month extension to reprogram their devices. Without this adjustment period, there is a real risk that residents in small towns, hospitals, and transit hubs could be left without access to these machines during the first days of 2026, BNT reports.
Current law prevents machines from being updated to accept euros before the official adoption date....