More than 1 million 200 thousand tons of grain have been collected in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan and UNDP have launched new initiatives, 23 original plant species have been included in the new edition of the Red Book of Turkmenistan and other news
Turkmenistan
1. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting on the digital system, which discussed the dynamics of work in the agro-industrial complex and seasonal campaigns in the regions of the country. As reported, thanks to active support from the state, grain growers delivered over 1 million 200 thousand tons of grain to the harvest of the Motherland. At the same time, wheat harvesting throughout the country continues.
2. Turkmenistan and UNDP have launched new initiatives to strengthen the electoral system and provide legal assistance: a number of strategic agreements have been signed aimed at strengthening and developing a long-term partnership in achieving national development priorities. In particular, documents were signed to support Turkmenistan in accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for the period up to 2030.
3. The botanical part of the fourth edition of the Red Book of Turkmenistan includes 23 original plant species. The Turkmen juniper, known as juniper, has returned under state protection. Also included in the environmental list, by decision of scientists, are snow-loving valerian, Regel pear, Narbut iris, brilliant tulips, Gissar and Turkestan tulips and others.
4. A scientific and practical meeting on the development of poultry farming took place at the Turkmen Agricultural University. The meeting was attended by representatives of the teaching staff, university students, members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, and specialized specialists. During the meeting, issues of breeding, keeping and raising chickens, as well as obtaining eggs and poultry meat were discussed. Representatives of the UIET spoke about the importance of the poultry sector for creating food security and economic growth in the country.
5. Vice President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz said that the supply of Turkmen gas through Türkiye will contribute to the national well-being of the country and ensure the energy security of Europe. This statement was made during his speech at an informal summit of member states of the Organization of Turkic States in Azerbaijan.
World
6. The Food Authority of Singapore has approved 16 insect species for consumption and import. These include crickets, grasshoppers, locusts, mealworms, honey bees and silkworms. Authorities note that eating insects is a new trend for the country. Therefore, it is necessary to develop special recommendations for the consumption of these unusual products.
7. Famous stylist Alexander Rogov shared information about the key trend of the upcoming autumn-winter season. The fashion expert said that the main trend will be closed necks and décolletés. According to Rogov, high collars will dominate the collections of leading fashion houses.
Sport
8. At the upcoming Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, Turkmenistan will be represented in swimming competitions. The national team included two athletes from Ashgabat: international master of sports Musa Jalayev and master of sports Aynura Primova. Both swimmers are multiple national competition winners. At the Olympics, Musa will compete in the preliminary heats of the 100-meter freestyle, and Aynura will compete in the 100-meter backstroke.
9. The International Federation of Football History and Statistics has published its annual ranking of the world's top 500 football clubs for the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. Of the Turkmen teams, only Ashgabat “Altyn Asyr” was included in the rating. The eight-time champion of the Major League of Turkmenistan took 420th place. The leader of the ranking is “Real Madrid”.
