Dimitar Radev

Governor, Bulgarian National Bank

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Office: Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank

Born: July 12, 1956, Plovdiv

Education: University of National and World Economy

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Bulgaria adopts the euro after 19-year wait

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Now voting member of ECB Governing Council

Bulgaria became the 21st eurozone member on January 1, 2026, replacing the lev at a fixed rate of 1.95583 per euro. Euro banknotes and coins began circulating at midnight, ending nearly three decades under a currency board.

Updated May 19