October 7 will be a day off in Turkmenistan, oncology hospitals will be built in three regions of Turkmenistan, the VI Vienna Ball will be held on October 10 in Arkadag and other news

Turkmenistan

1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree on moving the day off from October 6 to October 7. According to the decree, the day off is being moved due to the fact that Memorial Day, celebrated on October 6, falls on a day off. The decree also complies with Part 2 of Article 81 of the Labor Code of Turkmenistan.

2. The VI Vienna Ball in Turkmenistan will be held on October 10 in the city of Arkadag. As expected, the guests of the creative forum will be delegates of the festive celebrations dedicated to the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers, the international forum “Interconnection of Times and Civilizations - the Basis of Peace and Development” and other events.

3. Oncology hospitals will be built in the Balkan, Lebap and Mary regions of Turkmenistan. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Turkmenistan. The document instructs the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs, on behalf of the Government, to conclude contracts with the Islamic Development Bank to finance projects for the construction of oncology hospitals in the Balkan and Lebap regions for 150 beds each, as well as a contract with the Saudi Development Bank to finance a project for the construction of an oncology hospital in the Mary region for 200 beds.

4. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the head of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of his birthday. “The great successes achieved in all spheres of the socio-political life of Tajikistan, significant achievements in the economic development of the country, strengthening authority on the world stage are inextricably linked with your name”, - the head of Turkmenistan noted, wishing Emomali Rahmon good health, happiness and success in his state activities.

5. From October 7 to 9, Turkmenistan will host the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan, which will feature a rich program of events. Residents and guests of Ashgabat will be able to get acquainted with Kazakh cinema, musical art and folk traditions of the neighboring country. The opening of the cultural days will begin on October 7 with the screening of the Kazakh film “Dawn of the Great Steppe” at the “Ashgabat” cinema. On the same day, the Kurmangazy National Orchestra of Kazakh Folk Instruments will perform at the Mukams Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. The Days of Culture will end on October 9 with a grand joint concert of art masters of the two countries.

6. The Russian government has allocated 500 educational quotas for applicants from Turkmenistan for the 2025/26 academic year. The selection of candidates for budget places in Russian universities starts on October 7. Those wishing to take part in the competitive selection must register on the official portal education-in-russia.com. The quota program provides Turkmen applicants with the opportunity to receive higher education in leading Russian universities free of charge.

World

7. A recent study has revealed a striking increase in the vegetation cover of the Antarctic Peninsula over the past 40 years. Scientists from the University of Exeter and the British Antarctic Survey, using satellite data, found that the green area has increased 10-fold. In 1986, vegetation occupied less than 1 square kilometer, and by 2021, its area had reached almost 12 square kilometers. Scientists note that the growth of vegetation can lead to the formation of soils in places where there were none before. This, in turn, can create conditions for the emergence of new plant species.

Sport

8. Ashgabat is hosting the Turkmenistan Federation Cup chess tournament, which has brought together 285 chess players from all over the country. The competition is held in two categories: for players with a FIDE rating of over 1700 points and for those who have not yet reached this level. The tournament is of particular importance, as its winners will gain the right to participate in the 2025 Turkmenistan Championship Premier League. The tournament includes 11 rounds with classical time control, as well as additional competitions in rapid and blitz chess. The Federation Cup tournament is being held for the second time and attracts participants from different regions of the country. The age range of participants varies from 6 to 61 years.

9. On October 17, the capital of Malaysia will host the draw for the qualifying tournament of the Asian Futsal Cup among women. The qualifying tournament is expected to be held in January 2025.