A monument to the poet Magtymguly Fragi was solemnly opened in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan celebrated Constitution and National Flag Day, new facilities will be opened in Ashgabat in honor of City Day and other news
Turkmenistan
1. In the southern part of the Turkmen capital, at the foot of the Kopetdag mountain system, a grand opening of a monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi took place. The monument became part of a new cultural and park complex that unites 24 statues of world-famous writers and poets from different countries and eras. The opening ceremony was led by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
2. Festive events dedicated to Constitution Day were held in Ashgabat. The central part of the celebrations was the ceremony of laying flowers at the Constitution Monument and the Main Flag of the country with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In his address to his compatriots, the head of state emphasized that the Basic Law and the national banner symbolize the inviolability of independence, sovereignty and the commitment of the Turkmen people to the ideals of peace, creativity and humanism.
3. 136 two-story residential buildings in the capital's Choganly residential complex and a water treatment plant with a capacity of 150 thousand cubic meters of drinking water per day in the Bagtyyarlyk etrap will be opened on Ashgabat City Day - May 25. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered that all celebrations and opening ceremonies of new facilities planned for City Day be held at a high organizational level.
6. “Turkmenistan” Airlines is selecting candidates for pilot training in Türkiye. The training lasts 4 years and is paid for by the airline; the remaining costs are covered by the candidate. After preliminary selection in Ashgabat, finalists undergo an interview and medical examination in Ankara. Entrance exams are held in June in Ashgabat. Documents are accepted until May 31.
World
7. Venezuela is the first country in the world to lose its last glacier. It has not stood the test of time and severe climate change. The melting process occurred much faster than experts predicted. The disappearance of the last glacier in Venezuela, caused by temperature fluctuations, may become one of the critical points for the Earth's cryosphere.
8. Neuralink is looking for a second participant to test the Telepathy brain implant. Inviting people to participate in clinical trials, Elon Musk emphasized that the implanted implant makes it possible to control the phone and computer with the power of thought. The first participant in the trial, a 29 years old paralyzed man named Nolan Arbaugh, underwent successful surgery to receive the implant in January of this year.
Sport
9. The World Championship with the participation of 8 of the strongest Turkmen judokas started in Abu Dhabi. The tournament will close the qualifications for the Olympics in Paris. 658 athletes from 107 countries take part in the competition. As part of the Turkmenistan national team under the leadership of Japanese coach Kazuhiko Tokuno, 8 athletes will take to the tatami.
10. “Manchester City” won the English Football Championship. In the final, 38th round, the team defeated “West Ham” with a score of 3:1. Phil Foden scored two goals for the winners. The English midfielder was named the best player of the last season in the Premier League. Rodri scored another goal. Mohammed Kudus scored for the losers.
