Avaza to Host Caspian Environmental Summit
The Avaza National Tourist Zone is preparing to host the Caspian Environmental Summit in October 2026
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Turkmenistan's First Steps as an ISESCO Observer Are Outlined
The National Commission for UNESCO held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, where the results of its work for the first half of 2026 were summarized and key tasks for the near future were identified
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Appoints New Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan
Türkiye has appointed a new ambassador to Turkmenistan. According to a decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and published in the official government gazette Resmi Gazete on July 18, Şener Cebeci will head Türkiye's diplomatic mission in Ashgabat
Turkmen Applicants Can Track University Admissions Online
The dalasgar.bilim.tm portal provides up-to-date information on the document submission process
Azerbaijan's Tandoor Bread-Baking Tradition Added to UNESCO Heritage List
The traditional craft of making the clay tandoor (tandir) oven and baking bread in it has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Spain – world champions! Victory over Argentina in extra time
Ferran Torres scores in extra time to secure Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina, bringing home their second World Cup title 16 years after South Africa.
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump signs executive orders introducing 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, dairy, and alcohol from August 19 over trade disputes.
Abnormal heat and warmer winters have damaged Greek pistachio growers
Mild winters and severe drought cut pistachio yields by half on the Greek island of Aegina. Farmers turn to digital monitoring systems.
European Commission proposes to ease emissions requirements for EU industry
The EU Commission proposes slowing ETS quota cuts until 2040 and extending free allocation to 2038 to protect European industrial competitiveness.
Turkmen School Students Win Four Medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad
Turkmenistan's national team achieved an outstanding performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), held in Tashkent from July 10 to 19, 2026
Ashgabat Hosts Chess Tournament for Members of the Diplomatic Corps
On June 18, the French Institute in Turkmenistan hosted a chess tournament for representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan and their family members
India Successfully Launches Its First Private Orbital Rocket
Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace has successfully carried out its Aagaman Mission, launching the Vikram-1 launch vehicle
Andy Burnham Will Become the New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of the UK's governing Labour Party. Shabana Mahmood, Chair of the party's National Executive Committee, officially announced the decision at a special party conference
US and Iran contradict each other over the Strait of Hormuz
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright denies reports of a shipping halt in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's IRGC claims vessel movement has dropped to zero.
Oil prices surge amid escalating US Iran conflict
Brent crude tops $90 following retaliatory strikes between US forces and Iran, sparking market fears over potential energy supply disruptions in the Gulf.
