On January 1st, Bulgaria entered the eurozone, meaning the Bulgarian lev is being replaced by the euro. Many people fear that prices are rising fast while wages and pensions remain very low.

First image A 1-euro coin shows an elderly woman digging through a trash bin.

It symbolically suggests that the euro is bringing poverty and loss of dignity, especially for pensioners.

Second image (translated content) The post claims that within 24 hours:

Water prices increased 12%

Electricity for businesses increased 30%

Taxes increased 20%

ID cards increased 67%

Winter tourism costs increased 15%

Food prices increased 15–20%

It then says:

Minimum wage: 620 euros

Minimum pension: 300 euros

The post calls this situation “genocide of the nation” and blames Bulgarian political leaders, whose photos are shown.

Overall message The images express anger and fear that eurozone entry is causing rapid price increases, loss of economic control, and hardship for ordinary Bulgarians, especially the elderly… while politicians are held responsible.