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UNDP Enhances Youth Knowledge on the Role of AI in Shaping the Future

On 4 March 2026, as part of an educational session for youth organized by UNDP in Turkmenistan, students from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan discussed the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation in advancing society and the economy....

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Yesterday 10:16

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Pre-election meetings with voters have begun in Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan, meetings between candidates for parliament, local executive authorities, and local government bodies with voters have begun.These meetings are taking place as part of active preparations for the upcoming March 29 elections of members of the Halk Maslahaty in the newly formed etraps of the country's velayats, as we...

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03.03.26

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Turkmenistan has opened four additional checkpoints on the border with Iran to evacuate foreign citizens

Turkmenistan has opened four additional border crossings for the evacuation of foreign citizens from Iran, the Russian Embassy in Ashgabat reported.The new checkpoints are "Artyk-Lutfabad," "Gaudan-Bajgiran," "Akyayla-Incheburun," and "Altyn Asyr-Incheburun." All of these checkpoints are in addition to the previously operating "Sa...

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03.03.26

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A conference dedicated to International Women's Day was held in Ashgabat

On February 2, a celebratory conference, "Ene hüwdüsi iň kämil eser," was held at the Center for Public Organizations in Ashgabat to mark International Women's Day, as reported by "Turkmenistan: Golden Age."The forum was jointly organized by the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, the Mejlis, the Ministry of Culture, the Secretariat o...

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02.03.26

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Russian citizens were evacuated from Iran through Turkmenistan

Eight Russian citizens left Iran through the Sarakhs border crossing on the Iranian-Turkmen border and flew to Moscow on an S7 Airlines flight, TASS reported, citing Igor Samoshkin, head of the consular department of the Russian Embassy in Ashgabat."Eight Russians crossed the border through the Sarakhs checkpoint yesterday. The Tu...

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02.03.26

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The beginning of March in Turkmenistan will be marked by cold weather and rain

Traditionally, the beginning of March in Turkmenistan will be marked by cold weather and rain, with rain and snow expected in the north of the country. Total precipitation across the country this week is forecast to reach 15.0 mm.We invite you to read the weather forecast for Turkmenistan from March 2 to 8, published on the websit...

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02.03.26

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Turkmenistan and Russia discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of migration

Representatives of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan and the Main Directorate for Migration Issues of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs held a working meeting via videoconference. This was reported by the press service of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan.During the talks, the parties exchanged views on...

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28.02.26

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Turkmenistan prepares to celebrate International Women's Day

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister B. Seyidova reported on ongoing preparations for celebrations dedicated to International Women's Day.As reported, a number of events will be held in the provinces and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag to mark the upcoming holiday....

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26.02.26

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UNDP Launches Regional Project to Tackle Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution in the Caspian Sea

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Secretariat of the Framework (Tehran) Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held an inception seminar to mark the launch of the Regional Project “...

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25.02.26

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The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Turkmenistan held a celebratory iftar

On February 23, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Turkmenistan organized a festive iftar, the traditional evening meal during the month of Ramadan.The event was attended by the Mufti of Turkmenistan, Yalkap Hojagulyev, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Amer Ali Al-Shehri, as well as heads of diplomatic missions and repre...

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23.02.26

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UNDP Regional Initiative Funded by Japan Advances Urban Resilience Efforts in Ashgabat

Within the framework of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) regional initiative “Enhancing Urban Resilience to Disaster Risk and Climate Change in Central Asia,” funded by the Government of Japan, the first meeting of the Technical Group was held in Ashgabat on 20 February 2026....

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23.02.26

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Rain and snow are expected in Turkmenistan

The State Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Nature Protection of Turkmenistan has published a weather forecast for the current week for all regions of the country.Ashgabat is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with showers and snow expected early and in the second half of the week. Winds will be southwesterly, shift...

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23.02.26

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The results of the regional round of the "Woman of the Year" competition were announced in the eastern region of Turkmenistan

The regional stage of the "Woman of the Year" competition, announced by the Central Council of the Women's Union of Turkmenistan, was held in the city of Turkmenabat at the "Bagt Koshgi" celebration center.According to Turkmenistan: Golden Age, approximately 60 winners of the preliminary stages, held in cities and districts of the...

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20.02.26

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Turkmenistan is modernizing the Ashgabat-Dashoguz highway

On February 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan discussed modernizing the country's transport infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister B. Annamamedov reported on plans to reconstruct one of the country's most important highways—the Ashgabat-Dashoguz highway, according to the "Watan" news program on Turkmen television.Prepara...

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20.02.26

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Delegates from Turkmenistan participated in the C6 think tank conference in Baku

Delegates from Turkmenistan participated in the international conference of C6 think tanks entitled "C6: United Region, Common Future – Strengthening Strategic Dialogue," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reported.The forum was held in Baku on February 18 and organized by the Center for Analysis of International Rela...

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20.02.26

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Turkmenistan celebrated International Mother Language Day

On February 19, a scientific and practical conference dedicated to International Mother Language Day was held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages.The event was organized jointly with the Secretariat of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO. This was reported on the website of the Mi...

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20.02.26

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A meeting with an OSCE expert was held at the Migration Service of Turkmenistan

On February 19, the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a working meeting with Andrey Yovu, an expert from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).According to the Service's website, the meeting focused on activities implemented by the country jointly with the OSCE, as well as opportunities for furt...

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18.02.26

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Saudi Arabia donated 5 tons of dates to Turkmenistan

On February 18, a ceremony was held at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Ashgabat to hand over a humanitarian gift to the Government of Turkmenistan—5 tons of dates harvested in 1447 AH.The gift was presented on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The dates were pac...

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17.02.26

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan launched a mobile application

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has launched an official mobile application for smartphones, available for free download on Google Play and the App Store.The application provides users with access to daily news and up-to-date information on the activities of the department, its diplomatic missions abroad, consular...

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17.02.26

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UNDP and UNEP Support Turkmenistan in Strengthening Climate Reporting

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held the national closing meeting to present the final version of Turkmenistan’s Fourth National Communication (NC4) under the country’s commitments to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)....

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