Turkmenistan
1. Turkmen Alabai Day was widely celebrated in Turkmenistan. The celebrations in Ashgabat became a brilliant finale to a series of events dedicated to this significant date. These include thematic exhibitions, conferences and creative competitions designed to reflect the beauty of Alabai in works of art, musical performances and other cultural events.
2. The title of the most courageous Alabai of 2023 in Turkmenistan was awarded to a dog named Akhan, belonging to the Ministry of National Security. Akhan was awarded a special medal, a challenge Cup and a diploma, and representatives of the Ministry of National Security received the main prize of the President of Turkmenistan - the keys to a Toyota Camry.
3. Famous Turkish chef Burak Ozdemir announced plans to open his restaurant in Turkmenistan. He announced this at the Turkmen-Turkish business forum held on October 26 in Ankara. Burak Ozdemir, better known as CZN Burak, has become a culinary sensation on social media. He became famous thanks to his incredible dishes and his charming smile. Today, branches of his restaurants are also open in the UAE, Tajikistan and Qatar, and among his guests are Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, football player Cristiano Ronaldo, mixed martial arts fighter Habib Nurmagomedov and other famous people.
4. On October 28, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. It summed up the work done over the past week and announced a busy program for November.
5. On November 3-5, Ashgabat will host a concert of modern Korean music and a screening of Korean films, on November 4, a nationwide greening campaign will be held throughout the country, on the 12th, festive events will be held on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, and on the 14-16th, the IV International Theater Festival and the World Championship are planned Kurash competition will be held in Ashgabat on November 23-28. There will also be forums and creative events, the Universiade, the premiere of the film Ýaşlar and other events.
The State bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan and the rating agency Fitch Ratings will expand cooperation. A corresponding document is being prepared for this purpose.
World
5. On October 28, famous Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler in the cult TV series “Friends”, died at his home in Los Angeles. The suspected cause of death is a heart attack. Matthew Perry was 54 years old. He was born in 1969 in the USA, but spent his childhood in Ottawa, Canada. The actor took part in the work on the series “Scrubs”, “The West Wing”, and also starred in such films as “The Whole Nine Yards”, “Dad Is 17 Again”, etc.
6. A dentist office has opened in Bucharest that offers patients free psychotherapy and meditation sessions, as well as a massage chair. The owners of the clinic believe that these services will help patients relax and get rid of the fear of dental treatment. Clients of the clinic can take advantage of relaxation services 20 minutes before their dental appointment.
Sport
7. “Real Madrid” won a strong-willed victory with a score of 2:1 over “Barcelona” in the match of the 11th round of the Spanish Football Championship. Ilkay Gundogan scored a goal for the “Blue Garnets” in the 6th minute, while Jude Bellingham scored a double for Madrid.
8. The “Arkadag” players defeated “Merv” with a big score in the match of the 19th round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship among Major League clubs. The meeting was held in Ashgabat at the “Nisa” stadium and ended with a score of 6:0 in favor of the home team.
9. In other matches of the tour, “Kopetdag” and “Nebitchi” tied. The meeting in Ashgabat ended with a score of 2:2. The hosts escaped defeat in the first minute added to the main time of the match.
10. “Ahal” hosted the capital’s “Ashgabat” at the “Nisa” stadium on Sunday. The meeting ended with the victory of Serdar Geldiyev's team with a score of 2:1. Kurban Annayev scored the winning goal 5 minutes before the end of regulation time.
