The largest-scale chess tournament in the history of the Balkan region was held from 23 to 25 August in the city of Hazar (Cheleken). The open tournament, which gathered 32 participants, including children, women and simply chess enthusiasts, was organized by “Dragon Oil” (UAE) with the assistance of the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan.

The population of Turkmenistan enjoys the endless possibilities of the Internet. Along with this, Internet cafes remain relevant among the population. Internet cafes are not only an immense wealth of information, but also one of the types of cultural recreation.

O. Berdiyev, senior researcher of the National Institute of Education, took part in the international seminar on the programme “Education Transformation for Education Policymakers: The Singapore Experience” on behalf of Turkmenistan during his visit to the Southeast Asian city-state from 19 to 23 August.

Chinese actor Jackie Chan will take part in the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games, scheduled for August 28. As reported by BFMTV, citing the Games' organizing committee, he will be among the participants in the Paralympic torch relay.

A shift of young leaders of the Caspian Sea countries will take place in Astrakhan within the framework of the educational forum “BeregA”, which will be held from 2 to 6 September. As reported by the press service of the Astrakhan Region Youth Affairs Agency, the participants of the shift will discuss the tourism and investment potential of the region. A new concept of positioning the Caspian region will be developed.

Embarking on a holiday in Türkiye is not a run-of-the-mill trip but an immersion into diverse and enriching experiences. The country offers the most diverse experiences in the Mediterranean for solo travel and tour packages. So much so that every step in this captivating country unveils a new adventure that promises to surpass your expectations. From the vibrant cultural tapestry of İstanbul to the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, each Turkish destination offers a journey filled with many ‘unforgettable experiences’, complemented by the ‘world-famous Turkish hospitality’ that makes every visitor feel welcomed and cherished.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, while on labor leave, visited the Archman sanatorium and got acquainted with the process of its expansion and modernization, projects of a number of objects on its territory.

Abdul Ghafar Tirawi has been introduced as Afghanistan's ambassador to Uzbekistan, the Afghan Foreign Ministry announced. Both sides have reached an agreement on this matter, the foreign ministry added, and the newly appointed ambassador is expected to take up his duties in Tashkent soon, TOLOnews reported.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov sent a message and congratulated on the appointment of Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The international forum of doctors "Healthy Eurasia" has opened in Moscow, more than 150 doctors from CIS countries are taking part in it.