Words of support and condolences were also expressed by the chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov.
On Februar y 6, several earthquakes with a magnitude of more than 7 points occurred in Türkiye and Syria. According to the latest data, the death toll has risen to 2921, with 14 834 injured. Hundreds of people are listed as missing.
2. On February 22, an auction for the sale of state-owned objects will be held in Turkmenistan. The auction will be held on the digital trading platform for state property www.е.fineconomic.gov.tm and through the mobile application of this platform.
3. Snow is expected on the territory of Turkmenistan on February 9. This is due to the intrusion of cold air mass from the territory of Kazakhstan, the Volga region and the Urals. Snow will fall in places in the Balkan, Ahal, Mary and Lebap velayats.
4. The meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Consular, Border and Customs Issues was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements. The issues of enhancing the mechanism of interaction in consular matters and in the field of information exchange between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries, as well as expanding partnerships to establish effective management at border and customs checkpoints were considered.
5. The Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan will have its own website. The need for its creation was stated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a working trip to the city of Arkadag. The website of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan will cover the activities of this body and news in this area. The functions of the press secretary of this website will be performed by the editor-in-chief of the newspaper “Bereketli toprak” Azat Jepbarov.
6. The Magtymguly Turkmen State University conducts advanced training courses for teachers. The study is conducted under the guidance of experienced teachers. The course provides a comprehensive analysis of current issues, including the basics of modern pedagogy and educational psychology, traditional and innovative teaching methods and technologies.
7. The Indian Embassy in Ashgabat announced the opening of a scholarship program for citizens of Turkmenistan. The program is supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and involves the passage of various courses in universities in India.
8. Hollywood star and former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger hit a cyclist in his SUV in Los Angeles. Law enforcement agencies report that while driving, the cyclist turned sharply to the left in front of Schwarzenegger's car, so the actor did not have time to slow down. The woman was taken to the hospital and her condition is said to be stable. Schwarzenegger picked up the victim's bike and took it to the workshop for repairs.
9. From February 6, 2023, Hong Kong no longer requires vaccination certificates to enter the region - now it is enough for travelers to have a PCR test done no later than 48 hours before departure. Entry tests will be required for all travelers over the age of three.
10. The national football team of Turkmenistan plans to hold two international friendly matches in March. The FFT is negotiating friendly matches for the national team of Turkmenistan during the spring training camp. Among the options are Malaysia and the Philippines. “We plan to create a strong team that will be motivated and fight in every game. To this end, next month we will gather for the first training camp”, said the head coach of the Turkmenistan national team Mergen Orazov.
11. Midfielder of the youth national football team of Turkmenistan Denis Titov signed a contract with the Russian “Rostov”. The contract with the Turkmen footballer was signed at the end of 2022 in Rostov-on-Don. He will play for junior and youth teams from the Russian club system. Titov is 16 years old, he previously trained at the Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve in Ashgabat.
12. Athletes from Turkmenistan are finishing preparations for the second Winter International Sports Games “Children of Asia”, which will be held in Kuzbass from February 23 to March 5, 2023. The Games will be attended by young athletes from Asia, Russia and Belarus. The Turkmen team has special hopes for representatives of ice sports.
