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Members of the national equestrian games group ‘Galkynyş’ are spending their holidays in ‘Avaza’
10.06.2025Members of the ‘Galkynyş’ national equestrian games team, who gained fame at the 47th International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo, are spending their holidays at the ‘Dayanch’ health resort in the ‘Avaza’ tourist zone. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The artists were presented with vouchers and cash prizes on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The equestrians were guests of honour at the opening ceremony of the children's summer holidays, took part in cultural and sporting events, as well as in the ‘Avaza – the land of friendship’ International Dance and Folklore Festival.
An alley of drought-resistant plants has appeared in the north of Turkmenistan
09.06.2025A new alley of saxaul, kandym and tamarisk trees has been planted in northern Turkmenistan. The environmental campaign was timed to coincide with World Environment Day. This was reported by the information and analytical internet portal ‘MIR 24’. Residents of the Dashoguz velayat took part in the event. The work was carried out in the Botendag hills, where a large-scale project to create a ‘green shield’ has been underway for more than ten years. Previously, this was a desert area, which is gradually being greened with drought-resistant plant species. They help protect against the spread of sand, dust and salts rising from the dry bed of the Aral Sea. Soyun Hallyev, a resident of Dashoguz velayat, noted that the velayat's forestry department is actively involved in the implementation of the national greening programme. Specialists are planting trees in Botendag and caring for them. The creation of a forest area in this region is of great importance for improving the ecological situation and purifying the air from harmful salts. Special channels have been laid to supply fresh water for watering the trees. The total area of the greening project is more than 20,000 hectares.
The ‘Karakum Glow’ gas crater is gradually fading after half a century of burning
07.06.2025A gas crater known as the ‘Karakum Glow’ has been burning in Turkmenistan for over 50 years. This phenomenon arose in 1971 as a result of drilling operations. This was reported by the Stavropol website. However, today the fire has significantly weakened. The intensity of the burning has decreased threefold: if earlier the light from the crater was visible for kilometres, now it is only noticeable near the crater itself, which has a diameter of about 70 metres. The reason for the weakening of the flame is obvious — the depletion of the gas reserves that feed the fire. Despite Turkmenistan's rich deposits, the underground methane reserves in the crater area are coming to an end. Environmentalists see this as a positive sign: methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
May issue of ‘Arkadagly Ýaşlar’ magazine: achievements, science and international cooperation
05.06.2025The May issue of ‘Arkadagly Ýaşlar’ magazine opens with articles about significant events in the life of Turkmenistan. The front pages feature a report on the triumph of the ‘Arkadag’ football club, which won the AFC Challenge League, and the celebrations held to mark this achievement. This was reported by the state information agency ‘Turkmenistan Today’. The issue pays special attention to patriotic themes: the article ‘Watan goragy belent jogapkärçilik, jana-jan borç’ is dedicated to Victory Day, and the article ‘Gözelligiň göwher gaşy’ tells about the beauty of white marble Ashgabat on City Day. The magazine includes materials on international cooperation, in particular a report on the second meeting of the Central Asian Youth Dialogue at the UN headquarters in New York, an analysis of cooperation between the countries of the region and China, and an article on economic partnership. The scientific section ‘Ýaşlar ylym dünýäsinde’ presents readers with research by young scientists, while articles on the archaeological site of Yekegovak and ecology complement the informative section. As usual, the issue includes poetry, an astrological forecast and the results of the ‘Ýaş waspçy’ competition.
Turkmenistan and Italy signed agreements on co-operation in the field of archaeology
31.05.2025During Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's official visit to Kazakhstan, a ceremony was held to exchange documents related to archaeological cooperation, TDH reported. According to the source, two agreements were signed: the first one between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO, Italy), and the second one between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the Turin Centre for Archaeological Research and Excavations in Asia and the Middle East (Italy). Both documents are aimed at developing joint activities in the field of archaeological research. The agreements envisage deepening partnership in archaeological research and expanding scientific cooperation.
Turkmenistan and Newsweek discussed prospects for media cooperation
30.05.2025On 27 May, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office in Geneva held talks with Laure Crane, C-Level Engagement Director at the international news agency Newsweek. During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail promising areas of cooperation aimed at promoting Turkmenistan's strategic initiatives in the international arena. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The discussion focused on specific formats for cooperation, including the preparation and publication of analytical materials on Turkmenistan's policies and achievements, the organisation of exclusive interviews with representatives of the country's top leadership, and the participation of Newsweek correspondents in major international events held in Turkmenistan. Particular attention was paid to expanding dialogue on key areas of international cooperation and covering Turkmenistan's position on pressing global issues.
New park opened in Ashgabat
24.05.2025On 23 May, a new park ‘Shapak’ was opened in Choganly residential area located in Bagtyyarlyk district of Ashgabat. Its opening is timed to the upcoming City Day and has become a pleasant event for local residents. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of state authorities, military and law enforcement agencies, as well as members of Halk Maslahaty, representatives of public organisations, elders, mothers-veterans and young people. The creation of the park reflects the active development of urban infrastructure within the framework of a large-scale urban development programme implemented on the initiative of the country's leadership.
EC President invited to take part in International Forum on Peace and Trust
23.05.2025The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has sent an official invitation to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to take part in the International Forum of Peace and Trust to be held on 12 December in Ashgabat. The message was handed over to the diplomatic adviser of the European Commission head by Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov. This is reported by the IIC. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of interaction between Turkmenistan and the European Union. It was noted that bilateral relations are developing in a constructive manner. Particular attention was paid to the significance of the recent meeting of foreign ministers of the EU and Central Asian countries in Ashgabat, as well as the first summit ‘European Union-Central Asia’, which became important stages on the way to the formation of a sustainable partnership. The Turkmen side expressed readiness to step up co-operation with the EU in such priority areas as energy, transport, supply of critical raw materials, education and scientific and technical exchange. Interest in deepening dialogue on regional and global agenda - from economic ties to environmental issues - was also confirmed.
A modern settlement with developed infrastructure will be built in Turkmenistan
22.05.2025A new modern settlement is being built on the territory of the Taze yol rural council of Kunyaurgench district of Dashoguz velayat of Turkmenistan, which will be equipped with all necessary infrastructure for comfortable life and labour activity. This is reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The project envisages construction of hundreds of residential houses, including cottages, as well as laying of modern engineering communications - water supply networks, electricity, gas pipeline and roads. Special attention is paid to the development of the production base. A private enterprise for production of soft drinks, a bakery and a greenhouse complex for growing lemons and mushrooms will be opened in the settlement. These facilities will not only provide the population with products, but will also create jobs for local residents. There will also be a wide network of social and cultural facilities: a secondary school for 420 students, a kindergarten for 160 children, a Health House, a House of Culture with a 200-seat auditorium, a shopping centre, shops, a service centre, administration and fire service buildings. The construction of the new settlement is being carried out in accordance with modern town-planning standards adopted in the country. The project is aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and socio-economic development of the region.
Turkmenistan pavilion takes third place at EXPO 2025 in Osaka
19.05.2025Turkmenistan's pavilion took the honorable third place among the brightest national expositions at the World EXPO 2025 in Osaka. This is reported by Turkmenportal news website. According to the source, the rating was based on the results of a survey of 100 visitors to the exhibition, conducted by Japanese ABC Television (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation). Representatives of the TV channel emphasised the original architectural solution of the Turkmen pavilion. According to them, the facade of the building makes an unforgettable impression, especially in the evening. It is noteworthy that the Japanese audience was particularly interested in the Japanese language textbooks used in primary schools of Turkmenistan. The report also noted the gastronomic part of the exposition. The journalists highly appreciated the traditional Turkmen tea set and the national treat pishme offered to it.
UNICEF training for journalists takes place in Ashgabat
13.05.2025A special training for journalists, organised by the UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan with the support of the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has started at the UN headquarters in Ashgabat. The event, which will last until 17 May, is conducted by international experts from Kazakhstan and Lithuania. This is reported by ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The training programme includes methods of creating quality content for children's audience, peculiarities of interviewing children and teenagers, principles of ethical representation of children in social advertising. Attention will be paid to the use of AI technologies to visualise children's content and the basics of storytelling when working with children's topics. The participants of the training will practise their knowledge during group exercises on creating media materials. The event was an important step in raising the professional standards of the Turkmen media's work with children's issues, which is in line with international principles of child rights protection.
Turkmenistan leads in speed of transit procedures in Central Asia
11.05.2025Turkmenistan continues systematic work to improve the efficiency of regional transit routes. This is evidenced by the results of an express study conducted in October-November 2024 by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan reports. According to the study, the average time of transit cargo passing through the state border of Turkmenistan is 50 minutes - the best indicator among Central Asian countries. By comparison, it is 2 hours 26 minutes in Kazakhstan, 1 hour 50 minutes in Tajikistan, 1 hour 28 minutes in Kyrgyzstan and 1 hour 25 minutes in Uzbekistan. This result was possible due to digitalisation and introduction of modern technologies in the activities of the State Customs Service. These measures made it possible to optimise and unify procedures, which noticeably accelerated cargo clearance. The achievement points to Turkmenistan's growing role as an important and reliable logistics hub between Europe and Asia, where speed and technology become important competitive advantages.
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