Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the city of Arkadag, the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan held a telephone conversation, a Turkmen judoka made his debut at the Olympics in Paris and other news
Turkmenistan
1. National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the city of Arkadag and got acquainted with the place where the Artistic Carpet Weaving Enterprise will be built. The head of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan emphasized the need for strict compliance with environmental standards and landscaping of the adjacent areas of the complex. During the visit, the National Leader of the Turkmen people also got acquainted with the drawings and models of future buildings planned for construction as part of the second stage of the construction of the city of Arkadag.
2. During a working visit to the city of Arkadag, the National Leader of the Turkmen people held a working meeting to discuss the progress of work on the construction of the new city and issues of celebrating significant dates. At the meeting, it was noted that the products of the “Guvlyduz” production complex, located in the Turkmenbashy etrap of the Balkan velayat, were awarded three international certificates.
3. The mayor of Arkadag city, Gulshat Mammedova, reported on the current process of settling people in residential buildings with increased comfort. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of a responsible approach to improving the quality of life of the population and gave a number of instructions on this issue. - The city of Arkadag is a city of youth and creativity, and therefore, in the large-scale construction that has unfolded here, it is necessary to use the creative capabilities and innovative views of the young generation, - said the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty.
4. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin, during which the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations. The parties paid special attention to organizing contacts at the highest level both in a bilateral format and within the framework of international forums and meetings.
5. Musicians from Turkmenistan will take part in the sixth Tsinandali Festival in Georgia. The Turkmen participants include instrumentalists from the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan, as well as students of the conservatory. The festival will be held in the Georgian Tsinandali estate from August 31 to September 8.
World
6. A unique case occurred at the Moscow Regional Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood: doctors removed a bullet from the body of a newborn girl. According to the parents, the incident occurred due to careless handling of an air gun. The father, practicing shooting in the garden, accidentally hit his pregnant wife in the stomach with a ricochet. At the time of the incident, the pregnancy was 30 weeks. Having immediately contacted specialists, the couple learned that the life of the mother and fetus was not in danger. It was decided not to terminate the pregnancy and wait for natural childbirth. It turned out that the bullet was stuck in the subcutaneous tissues of the anterior abdominal wall, without affecting the internal organs.
7. Spending a long time in front of the TV can have a negative impact on your eye health, spine, and overall well-being. To preserve your vision, it is important to keep a distance from the screen - at least three meters. The room should be lit with an additional light source to avoid eye strain. Watching TV in complete darkness is not advisable. The correct posture also plays a key role. Staying in an uncomfortable, hunched position for a long time can cause back and neck pain, and also negatively affect your vision.
Sport
8. Serdar Azmoun has officially become a player of the UAE football club “Shabab Al-Ahli”. The 29 years old forward has left the German “Bayer 04” Leverkusen, where he previously played. This was reported by the press service of the Emirati club. The details of the transfer have not been disclosed, but according to football insider Fabrizio Romano, the deal was worth about 5 million euros. Azmoun, who has Turkmen roots, played on loan for the Italian “Roma” last season. In 29 matches for the “Roma” club, he scored three goals and made four assists.
9. Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with the Director of the Royal Belgian Football Association Peters Willems. The diplomatic visit was an important step towards establishing official relations between the football federations of the two countries. During the talks, the parties discussed a wide range of opportunities for cooperation in the field of football. Particular attention was paid to programs for the exchange of experience between coaches and specialists aimed at improving the skills of Turkmen football players.
10. Turkmen judoka Serdar Rahimov made his debut at the Olympic Games in Paris. On the second day of competition, he competed in the 66 kg weight category. In his opening bout, Serdar defeated Angolan athlete Edmilson Pedro. At the 1/8 final stage, Rahimov met with Brazilian representative Willian Lima and lost to him, ending his performance at the tournament.
11. Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki has attracted attention with her impressive collection of badges, among which was the flag of Turkmenistan. The ITF shared a photo of the collection on its page. Wozniacki herself commented on the photo, expressing pride in her collection. A four-time Olympian, Wozniacki is currently competing in the tennis tournament of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She successfully overcame the first round.