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Digest of the main news of Turkmenistan on April 21

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Turkmenistan is developing a system of electronic interdepartmental exchange, Easter services were held in Turkmenistan, testing of the “Yutong” passenger bus began in Ashgabat and other news

Turkmenistan

1. Turkmenistan is creating a system of interdepartmental electronic information exchange as part of the implementation of the State Program for the Development of the Digital Economy. The “Türkmenaragatnaşyk” Agency is carrying out the necessary work to implement the system, which will provide broad access to information and increase the number of electronic services available to citizens of the country.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90144/v-turkmenistane-razrabatyvayut-sistemu-elektronnogo-mezhvedomstvennogo-obmena

2. Solemn Easter services were held in Orthodox churches of Turkmenistan. Dozens of believers attended the festive events at the capital's Church of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky. Parishioners began to gather at the oldest church in the capital of Turkmenistan an hour before the start of the solemn service. Many came with their families and children. At the end of the service, the traditional blessing of Easter cakes, eggs and other Easter treats took place.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90172/v-turkmenistane-proshli-pashalnye-bogosluzheniya

3. A 12-meter bus made in China, “Yutong”, equipped with air conditioning and advanced technologies, is running along the streets of the Turkmen capital. The vehicle is undergoing initial testing, after which it will be available for servicing city residents. The new bus is equipped with three doors. Payment for travel is made through a digital system. Passenger comfort is ensured by air conditioning, audio and video systems, Wi-Fi, and mobile phone chargers. There are also special devices for people with disabilities and a notification system for arrival at stops.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90163/v-ashhabade-nachali-testirovat-passazhirskii-avtobus-yutong-s-kondicionerom

4. Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care Oguljahan Atabayeva met with a delegation of the “Al-Arabiya” TV channel in the city of Arkadag and gave an interview to the multi-million audience of this media outlet. The TV channel delegation was headed by the main presenter Rizvan Khan. During the meeting, the representatives of the TV channel were introduced to the main areas of the Fund's work and expressed high appreciation for its activities. An interview with the Vice President of the Fund will be aired on “Al-Arabiya” TV channel in the coming days.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90167/oguldzhahan-atabaeva-dala-intervyu-telekanalu-alarabiya

5. The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan has opened an exhibition entitled "High Honors to the Horse" on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse. The first visitors to the exhibition were representatives of the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy, teachers and students of higher education institutions. The exhibition features paintings by famous artists depicting the beauty and grace of racehorses; carpet and sculpture images of Ahal-Teke horses. There are stands with archival photos telling the history of horse breeding.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90179/v-gosudarstvennom-muzee-turkmenistana-otkrylas-vystavka-bysokie-pochesti-skakunu

6. The Turkmenistan Energy Investment Forum (TEIF 2025) will kick off in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, providing a platform for discussing key areas of energy sector development and international cooperation. The forum's program will cover several strategic topics. Participants will consider issues of deep processing of natural gas and development of the gas chemical industry, including the production of hydrogen and environmentally friendly fuel. Particular attention will be paid to the export of products with high added value.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90151/na-teif-2025-obsudyat-cifrovizaciyu-energetiki-i-mezhdunarodnoe-sotrudnichestvo

World

1. Chinese scientists have found that quality sleep reduces the risk of serious infections by 12%. The study covered almost 400 thousand people aged 40-73 and lasted 13 years. The protective effect is especially pronounced in people under 60.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90147/polnocennyi-son-snizhaet-risk-infekcionnyh-zabolevanii

2. The boom in popularity of Dubai chocolate has caused a crisis in the pistachio market. Prices have risen from 7,65 to 10,30 USD per 450 g. The situation has been aggravated by crop failure in the US and a 40% increase in exports from Iran to the UAE. Large chocolate producers are unable to cope with the growing demand. Dubai chocolate with a filling of kadayif and pistachios, which appeared in 2021, has gone viral on social media, collecting more than 120 million views on TikTok.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90181/populyarnost-dubaiskogo-shokolada-vyzvala-globalnyi-deficit-fistashek

Sport

1. The Turkmenistan national team won 14 medals – 7 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze – at the Kickboxing World Cup in Bangkok. The team included 13 athletes. About 800 athletes from 40 countries participated in the tournament under the auspices of WAKO. Currently, more than 5000 people are involved in kickboxing in Turkmenistan.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90183/turkmenskie-sportsmeny-zavoevali-14-medalei-na-kubke-mira-po-kikboksingu-v-tailande

2. Footballers of "Arkadag" beat Balkanabat "Nebitchi" with a score of 1:0 in the away match of the 7th round of the championship of Turkmenistan among clubs of the Higher League. The goal in the 77th minute of the match was scored by Didar Durdyev. "Arkadag" rose to fourth place in the standings of the championship of Turkmenistan, having gained 9 points in three matches. "Nebitchi" with 8 points in seven matches is in fifth place.

https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90182/arkadag-minimalno-obygral-nebitchi-v-matche-chempionata-turkmenistana-po-futbolu

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