Rescue efforts continue in Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake
Rescue operations in Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake are continuing, according to media reports.
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Media representatives will be able to work in earthquake-affected areas of Turkey without a visa
Media representatives wishing to visit Turkey to cover the events related to the devastating earthquake will not need an entry visa. This is reported by the Turkish Embassy in Turkmenistan.
The Turkish Embassy in Ashgabat lowered the flag as a sign of mourning for those killed in the earthquake
The Turkish Embassy in Turkmenistan lowered the flag in connection with the national mourning announced by the head of the republic for those killed in the devastating earthquake.
Turkish Airlines is preparing additional flights to the earthquake-affected province of Turkey
The national air carrier Turkish Airlines is preparing additional flights for the prompt delivery of rescue teams to the disaster zone in the province of Kahramanmarash, where a powerful earthquake occurred. This is reported by the Anadolu agency, referring to the head of the airline's press service.
A powerful earthquake has occurred in the south-east of Turkey (updated)
In the Pazarcik district of the Kahramanmarash province, located in the south-east of Turkey, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred, the Anadolu agency reports, referring to the message of the Office for the Prevention and Elimination of Consequences of Emergency Situations (AFAD).
Erdogan wished the victims of the earthquake in Turkey a speedy recovery
In his official Twitter account, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wished a speedy recovery to the citizens affected by the earthquake that occurred this morning in the south-east of the country.
The 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Belarus was celebrated in Minsk
The 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Belarus was celebrated in Minsk The Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Belarus has organized a reception on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Economic Forum "EU - Central Asia" to be held in Almaty
The European Union-Central Asia Economic Forum will be held this year in Almaty, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said in a joint statement.
Turkmenistan and Slovenia discussed the organization of bilateral visits at the highest level
The issues of organizing bilateral visits at the highest level were discussed during the meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Slovenia (with residence in Moscow) Batyr Niyazliev with representatives of the Slovenian Foreign Ministry in Ljubljana. This is reported by the website of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation.
A new Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has been appointed
Mahri Bashimova became the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The corresponding decree was signed on Tuesday by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, TDH reports.
UN and Turkmenistan consider cooperation in preventing violent extremism
The UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia organized a briefing on possible assistance to Turkmenistan in implementing strategies to prevent violent extremism and counter terrorism. This is reported by the official website of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan.
Work at one of the largest gas storage facilities in Europe has been stopped due to an accident
One of the largest natural gas storage facilities in Europe in Redena, Germany, caught fire, due to which its work was stopped until the evening of February 2. The accident was reported by the operator of the Astoria gas storage facility.
Volodin noted the importance of creating the parliamentary format of the Caspian Five
Speaking in the Parliament of Turkmenistan (Mejlis) during his visit to Ashgabat, the speaker of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav Volodin noted the importance of creating a parliamentary dimension of the "Caspian Five", RIA Novosti reports.
Gulshat Mammedova invited deputies of the Russian Federation to become observers at the parliamentary elections
Chairman of Turkmenistan's Parliament (Mejlis) Gulshat Mammedova invited deputies of the State Duma of Russia to become observers at the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country during a meeting with Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin in Ashgabat, the website of the State Duma reports.
Turkmenistan has chosen the best customs post and customs officer of the year
The customs post "Artyk" of the Ahal region was recognized as the "Customs Post of the Year" within the framework of the competition dedicated to the celebration of the Fatherland Defenders Day, according to the website of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan.
