The President of Turkmenistan awarded military personnel and law enforcement officers, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the President of Uzbekistan, events were held in Ashgabat in honor of the anniversary of the lifting of the siege of Leningrad and other news
Turkmenistan
2. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev as part of the visit of the Turkmen delegation to Tashkent. During the meeting, Rashid Meredov conveyed greetings to the head of Uzbekistan from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
3. Events dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the siege were held in Ashgabat. At the Department of Education, Science and Culture of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan, a meeting was held with a resident of besieged Leningrad, Galina Mamedova, in which students of the Joint Turkmen-Russian School named after. A.S. Pushkin and their parents. Galina Mamedova shared her memories of the tragic and heroic days of the blockade. Within the framework of the event, for the first time in Turkmenistan, the “Siege Bread” campaign was held, where everyone present was given an analogue of the daily ration of the residents of besieged Leningrad - a piece of bread weighing 125 grams.
4. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election to the post of President of the Republic of Belarus. In the letter, the head of state noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of bilateral cooperation with Belarus, which is traditionally based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust.
5. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Atahalliyev and velayat hyakims, at which issues related to the state of affairs in the agricultural sector and regions of the country were discussed. During the meeting, current seasonal agricultural campaigns were discussed, including work on fields sown with wheat and preparations for the spring sowing of cotton.
6. Energy, industry, transport and high technology are priority areas of Turkmen-Indian cooperation, said Nokerguly Atagulyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for Trade, Textile Complex and Private Sector.During his speech at the gala reception in Ashgabat on the occasion of the Republic Day of India, Atagulyev noted that the strategic areas of mutually beneficial cooperation are the transport and energy sectors, emphasizing the participation of both countries in major international projects, such as the TAPI gas pipeline and transport corridors Central Asia - Middle East, North -South.
World
7. In the UK, over 200 companies have introduced a four-day work schedule. The innovation has affected various areas of business, including the technology sector, marketing agencies and charities. The head of the 4 Day Week Foundation, Joe Ryle, notes that the traditional five-day work week, which appeared a hundred years ago, has lost its relevance in modern conditions. He believes that shorter hours improve both employee happiness and productivity.
8. The star of the popular Turkish TV series “Knock on My Door” Kerem Bursin continues to win the hearts of viewers, this time in the role of the main character of the comedy “Slave. Magnificent century." The Turkish remake, released on January 23, confidently leads the Russian box office, collecting an impressive amount of 111 million rubles. Bursin, who gained international fame thanks to the role of Serkan Bolat, now appears before the audience in the image of a spoiled heir.
Sport
9. The Organizing Committee of the Ninth Asian Winter Games, which will be held in February 2025 in Harbin, presented the official mascots of the competition. They were two charming Amur tigers, named Binbin and Nini. Their names, consonant with the invitation “Welcome to Harbin”, create a festive atmosphere and invite everyone to winter sports competitions.
10. Japanese snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara performed an unprecedented trick at a competition in the United States. The young snowboarder made a jump with 6.5 rotations, which amounted to a record 2340 degrees. The 19-year-old demonstrated impeccable technique, starting his spin immediately after takeoff and finishing with a perfect landing. This performance brought him not only a gold medal, but also the highest praise from the judges.
