Russia needs to develop rail links to the Indian Ocean via Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan amid growing geopolitical risks and instability of traditional sea routes. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin stated this in an interview with TASS
The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Turkmenistan has officially announced the introduction of a new electronic scheduling system for citizens. Beginning August 7, 2026, appointments for visas, criminal record certificates, and document legalization will be processed digitally
From July 19 to August 1, four French teachers from Turkmenistan completed an intensive teaching internship at the Francophonia educational center in Nice. The project was coordinated by the French Institute in Turkmenistan as part of the Fonds Équipe France program of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
On August 5, a high-level national roundtable discussion on strengthening systems to support exclusive breastfeeding was held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat
Among the many traditions preserved in Turkmen history, one of the least known today is the uran
Iran and Oman agree on safe transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military strikes involving the US.
Sports tourism continues its rapid rise worldwide, with more travellers choosing destinations based on the sporting events and active experiences they offer. Adding to this exceptional sporting calendar, İstanbul will host the 38th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race on 23 August
UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million people in Afghanistan face acute hunger, with child malnutrition reaching record critical levels.
Over 72,000 migrants cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, facing harsh realities, lack of shelter, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, Atadurdy Bayramov, met with newly elected Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, Yuji Hara. The diplomat congratulated the head of Japan's largest tourism organization on his appointment and discussed steps to expand travel between the two countries
The Indian Embassy in Turkmenistan is announcing a competition for the position of a local yoga specialist. The successful candidate will conduct regular classes at the diplomatic mission and at the Bagtyýarlyk Sports Complex
On August 5, Ignazio Cassis, Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, made an official visit to Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the distinguished guest at the Avaza National Tourist Zone. He also held talks with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and visited the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
From August 17 to 28, 2026, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) will be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This is an important meeting of the international community dedicated to addressing the challenges of desertification and a significant step towards a joint response to climate change, implementing the concept of green development, and promoting the development of a low-carbon economy
A small Italian town of Acqui Terme appoints AI generated councillor Eva Statella, sparking debate on the future of artificial intelligence in politics.
Uzbekistan officially joined the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
