1. The “Turkmenistan” Airlines again began to operate flights to Abu Dhabi. Flights from Ashgabat to the capital of the UAE will be carried out once a week - on Fridays.
2. Turkmenistan completed the population and housing census, which was in the country from December 17 to 27, 2022. In accordance with the decision of the Government, this time the census was carried out entirely using digital technologies. The received data on the tablets will be encrypted, and after processing will be presented in a generalized form to line ministries, leaders, scientific and business communities and others.
3. On the eve of the New Year holidays, the Central market was opened in Turkmenabat after a major reconstruction. There are 283 shops on its territory, 157 of which are grocery stores. Open trade counters for 880 places are located under 4 sheds, there are also 2 storage rooms - separately for food and industrial goods.
4. For 11 months of 2022, Turkmenistan entered the top 10 largest foreign trade partners of Uzbekistan. During the period from January to November this year, the trade turnover between the countries increased by 12,7% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 858,6 million USD.
5. Is it worth waiting for snow on New Year 2023 in Turkmenistan? Forecasters say that New Year's Eve in Turkmenistan is expected mostly without precipitation. In a number of areas with mild frost, in the south of the country with temperatures close to zero.
6. Junior Counselor of Justice Atajanov Sahetdurdy Meretdurdyevich has been appointed prosecutor of the Dyanev etrap of the Lebap velayat. The corresponding Resolution was signed by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
7. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Law “On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Turkmenistan on cooperation in the field of prevention and elimination of emergency situations”. The agreement will permit the parties to exchange experience in the field of forecasting emergency situations, preparing the population for actions in case of their threat and occurrence.
8. Heavy rains in the Philippines have caused widespread flooding, resulting in loss of life. About three hundred buildings were destroyed, roads and bridges were damaged. The flood also caused problems in the operation of seaports throughout the country. The government allocated more than 100 USD to help the victims.
9. The “Sochi” football club under the leadership of Kurban Berdyev will hold winter training camps in the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye. The team will begin preparations on January 7, 2023, after conducting a medical examination and resuming the training process. On January 25, Sochi residents will start training in Abu Dhabi and will also take part in the RPL Winter Cup, which will be held in the UAE capital from February 1 to 11. The final part of the preparations for the resumption of the season will be in Türkiye, from February 15 to 25. Friendly match opponents will be announced at a later date.
