Society

News

Society

Today 11:34

10427

Hydraulic testing of heating networks will begin in Ashgabat on August 22

The “Ashgabatteplo” Trust announced hydraulic testing of the heating networks in Turkmenistan's capital. For this purpose, water will be supplied to the heating systems starting August 22, 2026.Hydraulic testing is performed to verify the strength and tightness of pipelines before the start of the heating season. This allows for e...

Society

Today 11:07

7751

A water supply system will be built in the Turkmen village of Kelejar

The Ahal velayat hakimlik (government authority) announced a procurement of construction materials and equipment for the construction of a water supply system in the village of Kelejar in the Gokdepe etrap. Lot No. 343 provides for the supply of goods necessary for the project.The competition will take place on September 3, 2026,...

Society

Yesterday 22:35

11092

A festive sadaka was given in the city of Arkadag

Today, a festive sadaka was held at the “Märkaw” Cultural and Entertainment Centre in Arkadag to mark the presentation of the registration certifi...

Society

Yesterday 16:59

5448

| Advert

A school fair will open in Ashgabat within the framework of KIDS EXPO 2026

A special school fair will open within the framework of the international exhibition and fair "KIDS EXPO: Everything for Children," where parents and children can prepare for the new school year without any hassle. The event is timed to coincide with the upcoming September 1st holiday.The venue will feature everything a schoolchil...

Society

Yesterday 16:09

4934

Children's health and recreation centers in Turkmenistan took part in the competition

A competition for the most active children's health and recreation center was held in Gokdere, the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper reports.The competition was organized by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan jointly with the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization.The competi...

Society

Yesterday 14:05

12069

Diplomats from Turkmenistan and Korea discussed cooperation in Doha

Turkmenistan's Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar, Hong Ji-pyo, to discuss bilateral cooperation, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Qatar.As noted in the report, the Turkmen diplomat informed his Korean counterpart about international even...

Society

Yesterday 10:43

62779

A plane flying to Antarctica landed in Turkmenabat

At the end of July, Turkmenabat International Airport welcomed an unusual aircraft: a wide-body IL-76TD-90VD transport aircraft with the tail number RA-76503 and the large inscription "ANTARCTICA" on the fuselage. The aircraft, owned by Akruks Airlines, is named after polar explorer Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov. The plane made a technical landing and refueling at T...

Society

13.08.2026

24016

WHO and the Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan discussed emergency preparedness at the borders

Turkmenistan continues to strengthen its national public health emergency preparedness and response system at points of entry into the country, the World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Turkmenistan reported.A meeting on this issue was held in Ashgabat at the UN building between representatives of the Ministry of Healt...

Society

13.08.2026

5398

Shchukin: Caspian countries must pool their potential to combat the shallowing of the Caspian Sea

The Caspian littoral countries – Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan – must pool their scientific and technical potential to address the problem of the shallowing of the Caspian Sea. This was stated by the Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Petr Shchukin, at the scientific and practical conference "Protection of the Caspia...

Society

13.08.2026

16426

Preparations for the opening of the Architectural and Construction Institute are nearing completion in Ashgabat

Construction of the new building complex of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction in Ashgabat has entered its final stages. Landscaping and improvement work is underway on the area adjacent to the university along Gorogly street, reports a Turkmenportal correspondent.The complex is designed to accommodate 50...

Society

13.08.2026

9638

Turkmenistan has proposed that Benelux countries mutually abolish visas for diplomats

During a meeting with Benelux Union Secretary General Ariadna Petridis at the organization's headquarters in Brussels, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, proposed exploring the possibility of mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports from Turkmenistan and the Benelux countries. This was reported by the press service of...

Society

13.08.2026

3601

Beach soccer and volleyball tournaments for diplomats were held in Awaza, Turkmenistan

Friendly beach soccer and volleyball matches were held at the “Awaza” National Tourist Zone between embassy staff and representatives of international organizations in Turkmenistan.As “MIR 24”...

Society

12.08.2026

8825

Young scientists from Turkmenistan are participating in the International Archaeological School in Bolgar

Young representatives of Turkmenistan’s scientific community are participating in the 13th International Archaeological School, which began yesterday at the Bolgar Museum-Reserve (Republic of Tatarstan)....

Society

11.08.2026

19058

UNDP and Partners Mark Caspian Sea Day with an Environmental Awareness Event for Children in Avaza

A festive event dedicated to Caspian Sea Day was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The initiative was organized under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) regional project "Addressing Marine Litter and Marine Plastics – A Systemic Approach in the Caspian Sea", implemented with financial s...

Society

10.08.2026

16588

Temperatures in Turkmenistan this week will reach up to 43 degrees Celsius, with rain in some places

We invite you to read the weather forecast for the country for this week, published in today's issue of the newspaper "Turkmenistan".Ashgabat is expected to see partly cloudy skies midweek, with occasional showers. Winds will shift from northwest to southeast at 10-13 meters per second to 14-16 meters per second....

Society

08.08.2026

17700

Turkmenistan strengthens emergency preparedness through joint training on protection in emergencies

UNICEF, jointly with the Main Directorate of Civil Defence and Rescue Operations under the Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan, and in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), conducted a three-d...

Society

07.08.2026

18814

More than 30 school bazaars have opened across the western region of Turkmenistan

In anticipation of the new 2026-2027 academic year, more than 30 school markets and retail outlets have opened across the Balkan velayat, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of necessary stationery and uniforms for schoolchildren.Most of the offered goods are domestically produced, of high quality and at an affordable price....

Society

07.08.2026

16839

Students from Asian countries visited the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium

A group of 30 students from Asian countries, primarily from China, paid a study visit to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels.The visit was part of an educational program that introduced young people to the activities of European Union institutions, the fundamentals of European diplomacy, and the work of diplomatic missions,...

Society

07.08.2026

15035

An event in honor of World Ranger Day was held in Ashgabat

World Ranger Day was celebrated in the Turkmen capital.The event took place on August 6 in the assembly hall of the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan.Experienced inspectors from each state reserve and regional environmental protection departm...

Society

07.08.2026

19734

Foreigners in Turkmenistan can register with the migration service online

Foreign citizens (as well as individuals and legal entities hosting them) can register through an online service without visiting a migration service office.The online registration system allows for time savings, electronic document management, and the completion of procedures quickly and in a simplified manner, the source notes.<...

1
2
3
•••
187

Poster

The concert “Eastern Stories” will take place in Ashgabat

Articles

AI and Digitalisation to Shape the Future of Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector