Early voting for elections to the Mejlis has started in Ashgabat, the President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of National Defense of Türkiye, “Turkmenhowayollary” will increase the number of flights on the Ashgabat-Jeddah route and other news

Turkmenistan

1. Early voting has begun in Ashgabat for the elections of Mejlis deputies in the districts: Garaşsyzlyk, Bitaraplyk Köpetdag. According to the Election Code, citizens can vote 10 days before the main election day if they are unable to attend on July 7. This applies to those who go on business trips, vacations or for other reasons will not be able to visit their polling station on voting day. The Central Election Commission of Turkmenistan reports that all 60 polling stations in three districts are fully prepared. They are equipped with the necessary equipment, information materials and documentation.

2. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye Yashar Güler. The guest conveyed cordial greetings to the head of Turkmenistan from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was emphasized that Türkiye attaches special importance to expanding the multifaceted partnership with Turkmenistan. Focusing on the importance of the working visit of the head of the defense department of a friendly country to Ashgabat, the head of state expressed confidence that the upcoming meetings and negotiations will give new impetus to Turkmen-Turkish relations in this area.

3. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye Yashar Güler. During the negotiations, the parties confirmed the high level of bilateral relations based on the centuries-old traditions of friendship and brotherhood. The contribution of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to the development of interstate dialogue both at the bilateral level and within the framework of international organizations was especially noted. The prospects for expanding cooperation in key areas, including the fuel and energy complex, transport and communications, were discussed.

4. The “Turkmenhowayollary” Agency reports a planned increase in the number of regular flights on the Ashgabat-Jeddah route from August 2024. This decision was made in connection with the growing demand for international passenger transportation and is aimed at expanding the geography of flights, as well as increasing transit passenger traffic. According to information published on the agency's official website, flights will operate twice a week - on Wednesdays and Fridays.

5. On June 28, Ashgabat will host a famous musical group from Russia. The State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan will give a concert at the Mukams Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. The artistic director and chief conductor of the orchestra, People's Artist of Russia Alexander Sladkovsky, will stand at the conductor's stand. The event is scheduled to start at 19:00.

6. Chairman of the Board of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan Rahimberdy Jepbarov took part in the third annual Development Forum in Vienna, organized by the OPEC Fund for International Development. During the Forum, negotiations were held with the President of the OPEC Fund. The parties discussed issues of further development and strengthening of long-term cooperation. As a result of the negotiations, the “Country Partnership Framework Program” was signed between the Government of Turkmenistan and the OPEC Fund for International Development for the period until 2029.

World

7. For the first time in Japan, a person driving an electric suitcase was fined for driving without a driver's license. The offender was a 30 years old student from China who came to study in Osaka. In March of this year, she moved along the sidewalk on an electric suitcase at a speed of 13 km/h, which is the maximum speed for this device. The police stopped the Chinese woman only a few months later. She stated that she was not aware of the need to have a license to operate an electric suitcase.

8. A 33 years old homeless man named Hajer Al-Ali from Amsterdam found a wallet with 2 thousand euros inside at the station. Instead of keeping the money for himself, he honestly took the find to the police. This act did not go unnoticed. Netizens touched by Al-Ali's honesty launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for him. As a result, they managed to collect 34 thousand euros in a matter of days. Al-Ali plans to spend the collected funds on renting housing and rebuilding his life.

Sport

9. At the 14th international children's rhythmic gymnastics tournament Merry Caravan 2024 in Tashkent, Turkmen athletes won 29 medals. Representatives from 10 countries took part in the competition.

10. At Euro 2024 football in Germany, the Georgian national team created a sensation by beating the Portuguese team with a score of 2:0 in the final match of the group stage. The Georgian team opened the scoring in the 2nd minute thanks to a goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and in the second half Georges Mikautadze converted a penalty, strengthening his team's advantage. Despite the participation of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese were unable to score. In the parallel match of group F, Türkiye defeated the Czech Republic with a score of 2:1.