Snowfall in Morocco for the first time in 50 years
In early January 2025, Morocco experienced an unusual natural phenomenon: snow fell for the first time in 50 years, according to Maghreb Arabe Press.
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The Presidency of the CIS has passed to Tajikistan
Starting from January 1, 2025, Tajikistan has officially begun fulfilling the role of Chairman in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This is a significant milestone for the country, which previously held the presidency in 2011 and 2018.
Trading at the SCRMT: liquefied gas, "SN-600" base oil, and cotton yarn purchased
On Thursday, January 2, petrochemical and light industry products were sold during trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.
The new President of Switzerland Karin Keller-Sutter assumed office
On January 1, Karin Keller-Sutter, the Swiss Minister of Finance, began her term as the President of the country, with her term set to end at the end of 2025, according to TASS
In 2024, the Earth's population reached 8.156 billion people
In 2024, the world's population will reach a record 8.156 billion people.
Significant results and plans of Turkmenistan: the main accents of the President's New Year's address
The results of the past year in the development of Turkmenistan and plans for the future were outlined in the festive address of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to his compatriots. In his speech, the head of state emphasized the key achievements of 2024, outlining the priorities for 2025, declared by the UN General Assembly as the "International Year of Peace and Trust"
Romania and Bulgaria have officially joined the Schengen Area
On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria officially joined the Schengen Area.
China unveils prototypes of world's fastest electric train
Prototypes of the CR450, the world's fastest electric train, have been unveiled in Beijing. It will be capable of operating at a speed of 400 km/h
Trading at the SCRMT: liquefied gas sold
On Monday, December 30th, petrochemical products were sold during trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan
Trades at the SCRMT: 19 deals concluded last week
Last week, 19 deals were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan
Telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairperson of the Council of Russian Federation
On December 28, a telephone conversation took place between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko
Turkish Airlines has been included in the Guinness World Records
THY, which has held the title of the airline operating flights to the most countries in the world since 2012, has registered this achievement in the Guinness World Records. THY has entered the Guinness World Records under the category "Airline with the most destinations in the world."
Trading at the SCRMT: satin grey fabric, polypropylene grade "TPP D 30 S", and liquefied gas sold
On Friday, December 27th, during trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, products of the petrochemical and light industries were sold
Turkmenistan Declares 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust"
On Friday, December 27, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council. During the meeting, it was officially announced that 2025 will be held in the country under the motto "International Year of Peace and Trust"
Iranian President plans to visit Moscow on January 17
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit the Russian capital on January 17. This was announced by Ambassador of the Islamic Republic to the Russian Federation Kazem Jalali, IRNA reports
