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Bulgaria is set to adopt the EU’s single currency on Jan. 1, but polling shows the Balkan nation is sharply divided on whether it’s a good thing.
POLITICO spoke to some Bulgarians about their fears and hopes, as they say goodbye to their national currency, the lev. Their comments have been edited for length.
Anton Teofilov, 73
Vendor at the open-air market in Pernik, a small city 100 kilometers from Sofia
What do you think about Bulgaria joining the eurozone?
We are a different generation, but we support the euro. We’ll benefit hugely from joining the…