Bulgaria has started using the euro. It is the 21st country to use this money. The old money, called the lev, is not used now. The lev was like European money for many years. This change helps Bulgaria be closer to the EU. Some people are happy. Some people are worried.
Using the euro was a big plan for Bulgaria. Bulgaria is also in NATO and the EU. The lev was strong for a long time. It was like the Deutschmark before. Then it was like the euro. People who like this change think it will help money. They think more foreign companies will come. The President and Prime Minister say this is good. It helps Bulgaria in Europe.
But some people are not happy. They are sad to change their country's money. The lev was a symbol. Some people are scared. They worry about money problems. Bulgaria is a poorer country in the EU. There have been many elections. This made people unsure. This makes them worry about the euro.
Todor has a small shop. He said, "I do not want the euro." He also said, "They made us change." Other people think prices will go up. They think they will buy less. Some shops have fewer customers. People are worried about the new money. Some people protested. They are not happy.
Bulgaria is changing a lot. We will see if the euro helps money. Bulgaria wants steady money. It wants a good future in Europe.