The representative office of “Turkmenistan” Airlines in Türkiye launched an official website, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan issued a statement regarding the operation of some regulations, Afghanistan wants to hold another exhibition of goods in Turkmenistan and other news
Turkmenistan
1. The representative office of the national air carrier of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan Airlines, in Türkiye has launched an official website in Turkish. Through the website you can purchase tickets for “Turkmenistan” Airlines flights using international bank cards that are valid in the payment systems Visa, Mastercard, etc.
2. The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan disseminated information according to which no changes or additions were made to the “Procedure for the recognition in Turkmenistan of documents on higher and secondary vocational education issued in foreign countries”. The department also reported that no amendments were made to the “Guidelines for the application of the Procedure for the recognition in Turkmenistan of documents on higher and secondary vocational education issued in foreign countries”.
3. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan announced its desire to hold another exhibition of goods in Turkmenistan. The department announced plans to organize more than 30 exhibitions both within the country and abroad in the new year. All exhibitions will be aimed at promoting the growth and development of Afghanistan's trade with neighboring states and other countries.
4. The International Subject Olympiad in Mathematics among schoolchildren, organized with the support of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, has started in the city of Arkadag. Foreign participants of the Olympiad were greeted in accordance with the good traditions of hospitality of the Turkmen people. The celebration, organized in the 1st Specialized Educational Complex of the city of Arkadag, was given a unique festive flavor by concert performances.
5. A solemn ceremony was held in the Nowruz ýaýlasy valley of the Ak Bugday etrap on the occasion of declaring the ancient city of Anau the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024. At the event, with the participation of members of the Turkmen Government, representatives of Turkic states and the creative intelligentsia, a large festive concert of art masters took place. The atmosphere of folk festivities with national rituals, games, treats and equestrian competitions was recreated in the valley.
6. A mass planting campaign of wild plants was held in the Kopetdag State Nature Reserve of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan. The event was held as part of the National Forestry Program to strengthen vegetation cover. More than 150 pistachio, almond and juniper seedlings were planted in the reserve and along the Bakhcha River.
World
7. At an auction dedicated to memorabilia from Hollywood films, the famous door on which Kate Winslet's character escaped at the end of “Titanic” was sold. The lot sold for 718 thousand USD, significantly exceeding the starting price of 40 thousand USD. In addition to the door, the auction included an ax from “The Shining”, Indiana Jones' whip from the 1984 film, Tobey Maguire's black suit from “Spider-Man 3”, and Kate Winslet's chiffon dress from the ending of “Titanic”.
Sport
8. The players of the Turkmenistan national team lost minimally to the Iranian team in the home qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. The only goal in the last meeting was scored by midfielder Mehdi Gayedi, who scored in added time to the first half from a pass from forward Mehdi Taremi. Head coach of the Turkmenistan national team Mergen Orazov made three changes to the starting lineup compared to the match in Tehran. After 4 rounds played, Iran ranks first in the group E standings with 10 points. Turkmenistan is in 3rd place with 1 point.
