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Ashgabat and Arkadag captured by ISS cameras

Sen, an American company specializing in space videography, has published footage of Earth from space, capturing Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, and Arkadag, the country's first "smart" city. The footage was captured from the Inter...

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Today 10:08

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Heavy rains and temperatures up to 30°C are expected in Turkmenistan from April 6 to 12

Spring is in full swing in Turkmenistan, with heavy rains, thunderstorms, and partly cloudy skies across the country. According to the website of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, precipitation in the coun...

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Today 09:25

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The spring horse racing season has opened in the eastern region of Turkmenistan

On the first Sunday of April, the spring horse racing season opened in the Lebap velayat.The opening ceremony took place in a modern equestrian center, according...

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The prayer hall of the “Şehitler” Mosque in Ashgabat has been expanded during modernization

The modernization of Ashgabat's 500-seat "Şehitler" mosque is proceeding according to plan—the prayer hall has been expanded during the renovation. This was reported by R. Bazarov, Vice President of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, during a working visit by National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chair...

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04.04.26

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The “Wings of Friendship” race will be held in Ashgabat in honor of Europe Day

The international race "Wings of Friendship: EU x Turkmenistan" will take place in the capital of Turkmenistan, marking Europe Day. The event is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Aff...

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04.04.26

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In Ashgabat, lawyers from government agencies will hold a reception on legal issues

On April 11, 2026, the Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan will hold a citizen consultation on legal issues. Employees of the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, as well as members of the Ashgabat City Bar Association, will participate.The appointment will be held from 9:00...

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03.04.26

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Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan outline joint steps in the environmental field

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, Nurlan Nogayev, met with the Minister of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, Ovezgeldi Goshjanov, the Kazakh Embassy in Turkmenistan reported.During the talks, the parties discussed cooperation within the framework of the Regional Environmental Meeting 2026 (REM-2...

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03.04.26

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Turkmenportal has updated Belet payment methods: you can now add your relatives' numbers and top up their accounts

An important update has been released on the Turkmenportal website and mobile app: the "Belet Film Payment" section now features a "My Numbers" tab. This allows you to add phone numbers of loved ones so you can view their Belet balance at any time and, if needed, pay for your subscription immediately—without unnecessary calls or transfers....

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03.04.26

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UNDP Presents the Interactive Climate Education Toolkit – ‘Climate Box’ in Turkmenistan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan convened the final seminar of its regional project ‘Climate Education for Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action (Climate Box)’, marking an important step in strengthening climate education across the country. The event brought together representatives...

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03.04.26

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UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan Launch Solar-Powered Energy System at Rural Health Facility

UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, has successfully inaugurated a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system at the Talhatanbaba Rural Health Centre in Yoloten etrap, Mary velayat. The solar photovoltaic system converts sunlight into electricity, providing a clean and reliable source of power for the facility.This mil...

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02.04.26

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Social Inclusion for Early Childhood Development: Supporting Parents and Building More Inclusive Communities

The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, in partnership with UNICEF, has successfully implemented a new initiative to support parents and promote more inclusive attitudes for young children, as part of an inclusive education pilot programme.The initiative brought together parents, educators, and specialists through a series of p...

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01.04.26

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Respect for women is a key indicator of societal development – Chinar Rustemova

Respect for women is a key indicator of culture, morality, and the level of development of society as a whole. This was stated by Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and Hero of Turkmenistan, at a conference on the role of women in modern society....

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30.03.26

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Belavia switches to summer schedule on the Minsk-Turkmenbashy route

Belarusian airline Belavia will switch to its summer schedule on the Minsk-Turkmenbashy route starting March 31, 2026. Flights will operate until October 24, 2026, according to the new schedule.Flight B2 0745 will operate on...

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30.03.26

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Turkmenistan's elections are over: voter turnout exceeds 91%

In Turkmenistan, on March 29 at 19:00, voting concluded to elect members of the Halk Maslahaty of the newly formed etraps, as well as to replace the deputies of the country's Mejlis who had resigned early, members of the velayat, etrap, city Halk Maslahaty and Gengeshes....

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28.03.26

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Europe switches to daylight saving time: what will change for residents of Turkmenistan

On the night of March 28-29, most European countries will move their clocks forward one hour, as daylight saving time begins in Europe.After the transition, the time difference between Ashgabat and Central Europe will be reduced from four to three hours, and with the UK from five to four. This will affect everyone following Europe...

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27.03.26

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The Red Crescent of Turkmenistan held an international conference, “The Path of Humanity”

On March 26, the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST) held the International Conference "The Path of Humanity."The event was timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and the 100th anniversary of the NRCST.The conference was held at the “Archabil...

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27.03.26

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Women make up 40% of the workforce in Turkmenistan – Gulmanova

Turkmen women are widely represented in all branches of government and make up 40% of the country's employed population. This was stated by Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, during the forum "Interparliamentary Dialogue on Strengthening the Legislative Framework to Ensure Progress in Gender Equality and the Prevention of Gender-Based V...

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24.03.26

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Turkmenistan's Permanent Representative to the CIS participated in an event at the Khatyn Memorial Complex

Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the CIS, Chairman of the Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives of the CIS Member States Nazarguly Shagulyev took part in the "Come and Bow" event, which took place on March 22 at the Khatyn Memorial Complex.During the event, government officials, labor collectives, and pub...

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18.03.26

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All checkpoints in Turkmenistan are equipped with express phytosanitary control laboratories

All border crossing points in Turkmenistan are equipped with express laboratories for the initial inspection of quarantined goods, and key checkpoints with high cargo volumes are equipped with fumigation chambers. This was announced by Toyli Kakajanov, head of the External Quarantine Department of the State Plant Quarantine Service of the Ministry of Agriculture of...

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17.03.26

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Turkmenistan ensured the transit of Uzbek humanitarian aid to Iran

On March 16, Uzbekistan sent humanitarian aid to the people of Iran, delivering the cargo via Turkmenistan, the press service of the Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.The humanitarian aid includes food products—f...

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