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11/03/2025
130th Anniversary of the Founding of the First Bulgarian Labor-Production Cooperative
The year 2025 marks the 130th anniversary of the founding of the first Bulgarian labor-production cooperative. On October 1, 1895, in the town of Gabrovo, seven enterprising master tailors joined their efforts and resources to establish the "Napredak" ("Progress") tailoring ...
11/03/2025
A commemorative plaque marking the 105th anniversary of the National Council of Industrial Producer Cooperatives was unveiled in Havana.
As part of the celebrations marking Bulgaria’s National Day, a commemorative plaque was unveiled in front of the iconic "Convento de Belén" (Belén Convent) in Old Havana—a symbol of solidarity and care for the elderly and children—to honor the 105th ...
28/02/2025
The National Council of Specialized Production Cooperatives held an accounting course for specialized cooperatives.
Competitiveness is impossible without the continuous enhancement of knowledge and skills. In the fields of finance and accounting, this is particularly crucial, given the frequent legislative changes and the potential adoption of the euro in Bulgaria next year.
This week, the ...
25/02/2025
The National Council of the TPK congratulated the Class of 2024 of the Faculty of Arts at the South-West University "Neofit Rilski"
At the end of last week, the graduates of the Class of 2024 from the Faculty of Arts at the South-West University "Neofit Rilski" received their higher education diplomas.
Prof. Stefan Michev, representing the National Council of Industrial Producer Cooperatives (NS na ...
24/02/2025
The National Council of Industrial Producer Cooperatives held instructional meetings in Sofia and across the country.
In February, a series of consultative meetings were held with the local organizations of the National Union of Labor-Productive Cooperatives (NSTPC). During these meetings, representatives from the NSTPC leadership, along with chairpersons of local unions and cooperatives, discussed upcoming ...
31/01/2025
National Council for Tourism, Hunting, and Fishing at the Ministry of Youth and Sports
NS TPK at the Ministry of Youth and Sports
A shared mission, mutual support, and opportunities for cooperation were the focus of a meeting held yesterday at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Chairman of NS TPK, Assoc. Prof. Vladislav Lazarov, D.Sc.; Prof. Stefan ...
28/01/2025
The leadership of the National Council of Industrial Producer Cooperatives met with the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov.
Vladislav Lazarov, Chairman of the National Union of Worker-Producer Cooperatives (NUWPC), and Prof. Stefan Michev met with the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov.
The International Year of Cooperatives and the 130th anniversary of the Bulgarian cooperative ...
27/01/2025
When education, business, and institutions align their efforts, a positive outcome for society as a whole is sure to follow. Late last week, representatives from the National Union of Worker-Producer Cooperatives (NUWPC) attended a meeting for the launch of the project "Smart PhD Lab 5.0: ...
22/01/2025
130 Years of Labor-Producer Cooperatives in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian cooperative movement is among the pioneers in Europe, and in 2025 it celebrates its 130th anniversary.
The first cooperative in Bulgaria was founded in 1890 in the village of Mirkovo—the Mirkovo Loan, Savings, and Agricultural Society "Ralo." The first ...
07/01/2025
International Year of Cooperatives
A dynamic and event-filled year lies ahead for the cooperative movement, both in Bulgaria and globally. The UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, under the theme "Cooperatives Build a Better World."
Ethics and shared values lie at the core of ...
