1. Regular flights between Turkmenistan and Türkiye have been restored. The first flight left Ashgabat for Istanbul on October 5. Regular flights to Istanbul will be operated from Ashgabat on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. In the opposite direction from Türkiye to Turkmenistan, the planes will return to the Turkmenbashi airport. To date, the “Turkmenistan” Airlines performs regular flights to Moscow (RF), Kazan (Tatarstan, RF), Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Dubai (UAE). From October 15, 2022, “Turkmenistan” Airlines will resume flights to Belarus.
2. The Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Türkiye (Istanbul) continues to extend the validity of foreign passports of Turkmen citizens despite the resumption of regular flights between the two countries. Documents are submitted personally by the owner of the passport. A passport with a QR code and an extension stamp will be ready within one week if all documents are submitted in accordance with the requirements. A mark on the extension of the term of a foreign passport is free of charge. Foreign passports of citizens of Turkmenistan are extended until December 31, 2024.
3. October in Turkmenistan is predicted to be dry and warm. In October, the average monthly temperature in Turkmenistan is expected to be slightly above the norm, and the amount of precipitation - less than the norm. So, in Ashgabat in the first half of the month the temperature during the day is predicted mainly +25°…+30°. In some regions of Turkmenistan, the maximum daily temperature can reach +30°…+35°.
4. Kazakhstan approved the ratification of an agreement with Turkmenistan on the border on the Caspian Sea. On October 5, the Majilis of Kazakhstan approved the ratification of an agreement with Turkmenistan on the delimitation of the Kazakh-Turkmen state border and the delimitation of adjacent sections of fishing zones on the Caspian Sea. After approval by the Majilis, the agreement between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan will be submitted for consideration by the Senate of Kazakhstan. The agreement, which will complete the process of delimitation of the state border of Kazakhstan in the south, will be the first document in history that legally fixes the state borders on the Caspian Sea between the coastal states.
5. The cost of plane tickets from Ashgabat to Istanbul and Minsk has become known. The cost of a one-way flight on Ashgabat-Istanbul and Ashgabat-Minsk routes will be 6825 manats. The plane on the route Ashgabat-Istanbul-Turkmenbashi will fly four times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights on the route Ashgabat-Minsk-Turkmenbashi will be operated once a week - on Saturdays.
6. In the new center of Ahal, a place was identified for the construction of a mosque for 5,5 thousand people. The place for the construction of the mosque, where 5,5 thousand people can pray at the same time, was chosen on October 5 during a working trip of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Ahal velayat. Having familiarized himself with the projects of the mosque, design features, and also location schemes, the speaker of the Halk Maslahaty of the national parliament emphasized the importance that its architectural appearance be in harmony with all the new buildings of the new city, and the surrounding areas be landscaped at the proper level.
7. Bangladesh experienced a massive power outage across the country. In Dhaka and other regions of the country, according to the country's Energy Development Council, 140 million people were left without electricity. The exact reason for the blackout is unknown, but it is only reported that a power failure occurred somewhere in the eastern part of Bangladesh. Trade points, enterprises and institutions, as well as residential areas remain without electricity. The timing of the resumption of electricity supply is also not known.
8. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon turned 70 on October 5. On the occasion of his 70th birthday, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent sincere congratulations and best wishes to Emomali Rahmon. Taking this pleasant opportunity, the head of Turkmenistan addressed President Emomali Rahmon wishes of good health, family well-being and happiness, and peace, progress and prosperity to the fraternal Tajik people.
9. All semi-finalists of the Futsal Asian Cup 2022 have been determined. The teams of Uzbekistan, Japan, Thailand and Iran reached the semifinals. The teams of Uzbekistan and Japan will meet in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final, the Thai national team will play with the reigning Asian champions, the Iranian team. Both matches will be held on October 6. On October 8 will be held the final and bronze match of the 2022 Asian Cup.
10. The men's and women's 3×3 basketball teams of Turkmenistan won the international student tournament in Russia. Turkmen basketball players became the winners of the “Friendship Cup” within the framework of the Super final of the Student Basketball Association. The fights were held at the “Dynamo” volleyball arena in Moscow. 6 men's and 4 women's teams participate in the two-day international tournament.
11. Turkmen judoists will participate in the world championship in Uzbekistan. The judo team of Turkmenistan is preparing to participate in the World Championships in Tashkent, which will be held from October 6-13, 2022. Turkmenistan will be represented by four judokas, these are Hakberdy Jumayev (60 kg), Aibek Omirov (60 kg), Aksoltan Hojageldyeva (48 kg) and Zulhumar Dashkinova (63 kg). The event will be held at the “Humo Arena” sports complex.
12. “Ahal” beat “Kopetdag” in the match of the championship of Turkmenistan on football. Football players of “Ahal” won a confident victory over the football players of Ashgabat “Kopetdag” in the final match of the 12th round of the championship of Turkmenistan on football. The fight, which was held in Ashgabat at the “Nisa” stadium, ended with the victory of “Ahal” with a score of 4:2. “Ahal” maintains leadership in the standings of the championship of Turkmenistan with 32 points after 12 games.
