At an off-site Cabinet meeting held by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on Friday, a comprehensive analysis of the dynamic development of the Balkan Region was presented
At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, May 8, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on the ongoing work to improve the activities of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IIR MFA) and presented a draft resolution on the opening of a new department to the head of state for his consideration
The Avaza National Tourist Zone will host major international events in 2026. At a government meeting on Friday, May 8, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on extensive preparations for a series of high-level forums to be held on the Caspian coast
On May 8, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an off-site Cabinet of Ministers meeting in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, dedicated to key socioeconomic development objectives for the country, and in particular, the Balkan Velayat. The central issue of the industrial sector was improving the region's oil and gas sector
On May 8, during a working visit to the Balkan Velayat, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the commissioning ceremony for the new dry cargo vessel "Gadamly." This vessel, built entirely at the Balkan Shipyard in Turkmenbashi, marks a quantum leap in the development of the national maritime industry and the strengthening of Turkmenistan's economic power
On May 8, the first political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and Cambodia took place in the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia
On June 2, the Watan Cinema and Concert Hall in Ashgabat will host the musical show "Our Children on the Internet," dedicated to International Children's Day
In Moscow, under the auspices of the Sounds of Dutar Foundation and with the support of the Moscow Government, the second edition of the sheet music collection "Balkhan Sketches"—a piano cycle of fantasy pieces that has become a notable phenomenon in contemporary musical culture—has been published
Ashgabat hosted the 165th anniversary of the birth of Rabindranath Tagore, one of India's key thinkers, poets, and humanists. The event took place on May 7, 2026, near Tagore's statue in the Magtymguly Pyragy Park cultural complex
The story of the young humpback whale Timmy became one of the most talked-about environmental dramas of the spring of 2026
The China National Petroleum Corporation International Ltd., a branch in Turkmenistan, announces a prequalification process for application No. CIT-26022-MR for the "Purchase of Spare Parts for SOLAR PD(B) Compressors" in the Bagtyyarlyk Contract Area
Turkmenistan has launched Elkitap, a digital platform for reading e-books and listening to audiobooks in a modern and convenient format
Belarus and Egypt are entering a new stage of economic partnership. During the visit of the Egyptian delegation to Minsk, the two sides agreed to use exchange trading mechanisms to increase trade turnover
OpenAI has introduced an important new safety feature for ChatGPT users called “Trusted Contacts.” The artificial intelligence system will now be able not only to provide advice, but also to alert a user’s close contacts if conversations show signs of a psychological crisis or dangerous behavior
The 48th ASEAN Summit began in Cebu, Philippines, prioritizing energy and food security. Leaders are also preparing for the 50th anniversary of the TAC in July 2026.
