1. In the city of Arkadag, Ahal velayat, it is planned to introduce ground public electric transport. In accordance with the instructions of the head of Turkmenistan, the “Turkmenawtotransport” Agency studied the commercial proposals of world companies producing electric buses, electric vehicles and related equipment.
2. On the occasion of the opening of the city of Arkadag, a solemn military parade will be held.
3. Turkmen scientists have developed a biological method to reduce soil salinity. In particular, they suggested introducing vegetable waste to saline areas, which could prevent further salinization.
4. All major markets of Ashgabat started selling New Year's products. Thematic fairs in the Turkmen capital opened on the eve of the New Year. According to the residents of Ashgabat, there is a festive atmosphere in the city.
5. The general agent of “Turkmenistan” Airlines in Russia opened the sale of air tickets for Moscow-Turkmenbashi and Kazan-Turkmenabat flights for February 2023. The cost of an air ticket from Moscow to Turkmenbashi for citizens of Turkmenistan is from 28,439 rubles, from Kazan to Turkmenabat - from 27,389 rubles.
6. Turkmenistan is the leader in natural gas supplies to China. According to the results of 11 months of 2022, gas worth 9,28 billion USD was exported to China. Russia is in second place for the same period, the volume of supplies of which amounted to more than 3,54 billion USD. Myanmar is in third place, Uzbekistan is fourth, then Kazakhstan.
7. From December 26, 2022, a new coin worth 1000 soums will enter circulation in Uzbekistan. The inner part of the coin is yellow and made of brass, the outer part is silvery and plated with nickel.
8. There will be no special delicacies on the New Year's table of astronauts at the International Space Station. The last package to the ISS arrived in October, the next one is expected only in February 2023. Usually, the daily menu of astronauts on the ISS is planned in advance, long before the flight. But families have the opportunity to send them to the station something special from food, to order. It can be sweets, as well as seafood, nuts or various sauces.
9. The Argentina national team after winning the World Cup in Qatar rose to 2nd place in the FIFA rankings. The leader was the team of Brazil. World Cup finalists - the French team closes the top three teams. It should be noted that the national team of Turkmenistan retained the 135th place in the standings, and is located between the Philippines and the Solomon Islands.
11. In 2024, the first stage of the “Tour de France” cycling marathon will be held in Italy for the first time in history. This decision is connected with the 100th anniversary of the first victory of the Italian cyclist Ottavio Bottecchia.
