The President of Turkmenistan took part in the first summit "Central Asia - EU" and the International Samarkand Climate Summit, Turkmenistan and UNICEF launch the innovative program "Green School", announcement of football matches on the TV channel Türkmenistan Sport and other news
Turkmenistan
1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov highly appreciated the potential of cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union, defining the economy, investment, energy, transport, and trade as priority areas of cooperation in this format. He stated this in his speech at the “Central Asia – European Union” summit, which took place in Samarkand on Friday.
2. In his speech, the head of state emphasized that political and diplomatic interaction between the countries of Central Asia and the European Union can have a significant constructive impact on the overall situation in the region.
3. In addition, the President of Turkmenistan confirmed his readiness to provide EU investors with the most favorable conditions and invited European companies to be present on the Turkmen market. "We believe that trade and economic partnership today needs serious consideration from the point of view of its effectiveness and compliance with objective possibilities," the head of state added.
4. In Samarkand, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also took part in the opening of the first international climate forum. In his speech, the head of state noted that the technological and methodological assistance of the European Union can positively influence the solution of water problems in Central Asia. "Turkmenistan's position on water policy issues in the region is known. They should be resolved on the basis of three key principles: compliance with international law; mutual consideration of interests; involvement of international organizations, and primarily the UN," the head of Turkmenistan said.
5. A campaign to attract applicants is starting in Turkmenistan. Starting in mid-April, the country's universities will hold Open Days for all those wishing to enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management was one of the first to announce Open Days. The meeting with potential applicants will take place on April 15 and 16 at 15:00. On April 14 and 19, from 14:00 to 19:00, the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports will hold Open Days. Future applicants will be able to meet with representatives of faculties, departments and receive qualified advice on all matters of admission.
6. The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the implementation of the joint program "Green School". This initiative aims to transform participating schools into sustainable, energy-efficient learning environments. This innovative program is the first of its kind in Central Asia and will enable students and teachers to address climate issues by promoting creativity, environmental participation and sustainable development.
World
1. The small Italian town of Pieve di Soligo has introduced new restrictions for public servants. The mayor has ordered the removal of all coffee machines from the town hall and the library in an effort to reduce unproductive employee breaks. According to a statement by Mayor Stefano Soldan, the excessive time spent by staff on coffee breaks was creating problems for visitors, who had to wait for long periods while employees chatted over espresso.
2. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has come up with an unconventional solution to the speeding problem. One of the county's roads has been given a special wave-shaped marking that creates the optical illusion of a winding road. The unusual road marking design was introduced in response to numerous complaints from residents. According to them, drivers regularly used Grace Lane as a shortcut between two main highways and often exceeded the speed limit. The proposed solution was to make the road visually less attractive for fast driving.
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Sport
1. The Türkmenistan Sport TV channel will present Turkmen fans with live broadcasts of matches of the leading European football championships. Within the framework of a busy football day, viewers will be able to watch the English Premier League matches: Everton vs. Arsenal and Aston Villa vs. Nottingham, the Spanish La Liga match between Real Madrid and Valencia, and the Italian Serie A match between Milan and Fiorentina.
2. Turkmen athlete Elena Grigoryants will perform for the second year in a row under the flag of Turkmenistan at the prestigious international event Global United BODYCOMBAT EVENT in The Hague. The large-scale charity event will bring together more than 1500 participants from all over the world. The event will bring together over 100 international representatives from 45 countries for a large-scale training session aimed at raising funds to fight cancer.
