Digest of the main news of Turkmenistan for June 3

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1. Today Turkmenistan, together with the international community, celebrates World Bicycle Day. On this occasion, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated his compatriots on this international day. In the morning, a mass bicycle ride took place in Ashgabat with the participation of the head of state. The arrival was joined by members of the Cabinet of Ministers and Parliament, heads and employees of government agencies, representatives of public organizations, employees of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan.

2. A traditional farewell ceremony for schoolchildren to the Gökdere health centers took place in Ashgabat. The event featured a solemn performance with lively songs, fiery dances and funny skits from popular children's groups. In the summer, children's centers in Gökdere, the “Avaza” tourist zone and other regions host festive events, sports competitions and creative competitions. Under the guidance of teachers, children will study in clubs, learn computer programs and foreign languages.

3. A group of schoolchildren from the Russian Federation, who took first place in the International Mathematics Olympiad in the city of Arkadag, were awarded a 10-day trip to the “Dayanch” health center, located in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone. As you know, the International Mathematics Olympiad was organized under the auspices of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care. A trip for young mathematicians was also allocated at the expense of the Foundation.

4. “Turkmenistan” Airlines announced changes to its flight schedule to the Russian Federation. Starting from June 2, the carrier temporarily suspended flights on the Ashgabat – Kazan – Ashgabat route. Instead, the planes will fly to Moscow. According to an official statement on the “Turkmen Airlines” website, passengers with tickets for flights to Kazan will be able to use them to fly to Moscow without additional fees. Moreover, the airline offers a free transfer from Moscow airport to Kazan for those who have already purchased tickets to the capital of Tatarstan.

5. The Olympic village of Ashgabat received the status of the “Education and Training Center of the Asian Region” for tennis. The Asian Tennis Federation presented a certificate to this effect at a ceremony in the capital of Turkmenistan on June 1. The event, dedicated to International Children's Day, was held at the Tennis Complex of the Olympic village. In addition to the presentation of the certificate, a children's tennis festival opened here. The new status will permit Ashgabat to host not only major tournaments, but also training camps for athletes from all over Asia. Experts expect that this will accelerate the development of tennis in the region and improve the level of local players.

World

6. The stress of big cities and burnout at work are pushing more and more young people in China to seek peace and quiet. An unusual solution is temporary “hermitage” in special “nursing homes” for 30-year-olds. The philosophy of such establishments is based on the Chinese trend of minimizing effort to achieve a basic standard of living. Located in both metropolitan areas and the provinces, these centers focus on the mental health of their residents.

7. Lionsgate has announced the completion of filming on the Michael Jackson biopic. The film, entitled “Michael”, will be released worldwide on April 18, 2025. Along with this news, the filmmakers shared the first still from the film and a photo from the set. The biopic will chronicle Jackson's life, from his difficult childhood to the most iconic moments of his career.

Sport

8. A friendly match between the national teams of Turkmenistan and Greenland took place in Antalya. The meeting ended with a crushing victory for the Turkmen team with a score of 5:0. Among the winners, Elman Tagayev scored a double; Didar Durdyev, Shanazar Tirkishov and Alibek Abdurahmanov scored another goal each. Let us remind that the Turkmenistan national team is preparing for the final games of the second qualifying round of the World Cup against the national teams of Uzbekistan and Hong Kong.

9. London's “Wembley” stadium witnessed another triumph of “Real” in the Champions League final. In the decisive match, the Spanish giants won a landslide victory over “Borussia” Dortmund with a score of 2:0. “Real”, having already won their 15th Champions League title, pulled away even further from their pursuers. The closest competitor, “Milan”, has seven victories to its credit. On August 14, “Real” will meet the winner of the Europa League, Italian “Atalanta”, in the match for the UEFA Super Cup. The game will be held in Warsaw.

10. “Roma” has no plans to buy forward Serdar Azmoun's contract from German “Bayer” Leverkusen at the end of his loan agreement. Despite this, the career of the 29 years old football player can continue in the Spanish Championship. “Sevilla”, seven-time Europa League winners, are reported to be interested in Azmoun's services. In addition, a number of Italian clubs are also considering the possibility of acquiring the player. This season, Azmoun has taken part in 29 matches for “Roma” in all competitions. He has four goals scored and the same number of assists.