Turkmenistan intends to cooperate with the IAEA in equipping a new oncology center, Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan visited the Embassy of Azerbaijan and left a note in the book of condolences, the Russian Embassy in Ashgabat launched a website in the Turkmen language and other news

Turkmenistan

1. Turkmenistan intends to expand cooperation with the IAEA in the field of nuclear medicine to develop cancer care in the country. This was stated by the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during an inspection of the construction of the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Center. "It is necessary to intensify cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the field of healthcare, in particular, nuclear medicine, and hold consultations with its representatives. This is especially important to ensure the safety of waste management at the new facility," the National Leader of the Turkmen people noted.

2. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdyev signed the condolence book at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Ashgabat in connection with the loss of life in the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane. On behalf of the Turkmen side, he conveyed sincere condolences to the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan.

3. The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan has expanded the language availability of its official website by adding a version in the Turkmen language. "During the latest update, we launched a version of the Embassy's website in the Turkmen language. We will gradually add new materials to this platform," the press service of the Russian Embassy in Ashgabat said in a statement.

4. According to the results of 11 months of this year, the volume of cargo transportation on the China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran route has grown by 31% compared to the same period last year. The increased cargo transportation indicator confirms the growing interest of market participants in this direction and indicates the effectiveness of the measures taken to improve the logistics service. This was the conclusion reached by participants in an expert meeting in Beijing devoted to the development of the route.

5. The seaport of Astrakhan received 18 tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan. Rosselkhoznadzor specialists checked two batches of these products and issued phytosanitary certificates based on laboratory tests. This year, 90 batches of Turkmen tomatoes with a total weight of more than 835 tons were imported to the Astrakhan region, which is five times more than the amount for the previous year.

World

6. The Russian Foreign Ministry is developing amendments to legislation aimed at expanding the capabilities of the electronic visa system. According to the statement by the director of the consular department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Alexey Klimov, it is planned to increase the permitted period of stay of foreigners in Russia on an electronic visa from 16 to 30 days while maintaining its multiplicity.

7. Brian Clegg, a 39-year-old New Yorker, had been struggling with his weight for years. His 185 kilograms made even ordinary walks a torment. But the real blow came when he was denied a ride on an amusement park roller coaster because of his weight. This was the turning point. Having left sweets and fast food in the past, Brian began to train hard. In 11 months, he managed to lose 60 kilograms. And now, in October 2024, he was able to fulfill his dream - to ride the long-awaited roller coaster.

Sport

8. At the Asian Youth and Junior Championships in Doha (Qatar), the Turkmenistan team won 28 medals: 11 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze. 237 athletes from 20 countries took part in the competition, 10 athletes won medals as part of the Turkmen team.

9. “Real” Madrid football club plans to change the name of its home stadium “Santiago Bernabeu”, which is planned to be shortened to “Bernabeu”. The stadium's website has already changed its name, as have the arena's social networks. The shortened name is also visible on the gifts that the club presented at Christmas meetings. The stadium was built in 1947 and was later named after “Real” president Santiago Bernabeu, during whose tenure the club won six European Cups.