Turkish Airlines increases flight frequency between Istanbul and Lisbon
Turkish Airlines has expanded its flight program on the Istanbul – Lisbon – Istanbul route starting from March 29, 2026
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New rules for paid parking in Ashgabat were approved
Information about the entry into force of regulations governing the organization and use of paid public parking lots in the capital of Turkmenistan has been published on the official website of the Ministry of Justice
International University of Oil and Gas named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev invites school students to Olympiads in three subjects
The Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas will hold Olympiads in mathematics, chemistry, and computer science among secondary school students in Turkmenistan in April 2026
Ashgabat is becoming an important platform for Eurasian consultations
Results of Turkmenistan's diplomatic activity for the first quarter of 2026: 158 foreign delegations, visits to the United States and China, the opening of the Iraqi embassy, and new international agreements
Chinese FM says UN Security Council actions should not legitimize unauthorized military operations
China’s Foreign Minister and EU’s Kaja Kallas talk de-escalation in the Middle East and maritime security. Wang Yi warns against decoupling and protectionism.
Chinese FM says Strait of Hormuz remains unstable if war doesn't end
China and Saudi Arabia discuss de-escalation and maritime security. Wang Yi emphasizes a five-point peace plan to restore stability in the Gulf region.
Turkish Airlines increases flight frequency on Istanbul–Porto route
According to the updated schedule, a total of 17 flights per week will be operated on this route
C5+O.N.E. Program Launches Sixth Cohort, Expanding English for the Economy Across Central Asia
The C5+O.N.E. Program has officially launched its sixth cohort, bringing together over 500 government, private sector, civil society, and media professionals from across Central Asia
Turkmenistan and CAREC integrate “green” skills into higher education programs
A delegation from the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan took part in a CAREC working group meeting focused on the development of modern professional competencies. The main topic of the meeting was the integration of “green” skills and environmentally sustainable technologies into the region’s higher education system
French Institute in Ashgabat invites to an evening of Armenian cinema
As part of the Francophonie Month program, the French Institute in Turkmenistan, together with the Embassy of Armenia, invites residents and guests of the capital to a screening of the 1969 classic film “We and Our Mountains.”
Chinese premier stresses building new-type power grid, optimizing energy structure
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Sichuan to stress the construction of new-type power grids, clean energy innovation, AI in manufacturing, and food security.
China's A-share sees mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations pick up,led by hard-tech sectors
M&A deals in China rose by 80% this quarter, driven by high-tech sectors and the "Six Measures" policy. Focus shifts to long-term value and supply chain stability.
Turkmenistan Promotes Year of International Law Initiative at Central Asia-EU Parliamentary Forum
A delegation from the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in the First Interparliamentary Forum "Central Asia – European Union," held in Samarkand on March 30–31. The platform brought together legislators from the region and Europe to discuss strategic security and sustainable development
Turkmenistan and the Philippines Are Considering Launching a "Central Asia + ASEAN" Format
Turkmenistan is promoting a foreign policy initiative to bring together two dynamically developing regions – Central Asia and Southeast Asia (ASEAN). This topic was discussed during talks between Turkmenistan's Ambassador to the Philippines (based in Tokyo), Atadurdy Bayramov, and his Philippine counterpart, Milene Garcia-Albano
Cooperation Agreement was signed in Ashgabat between Language Institute and Astrakhan State University
The Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dowletmammet Azady and Astrakhan State University named after V.N. Tatishchev have officially signed a cooperation agreement
