The French Embassy and the French Institute in Turkmenistan presented local audiences with an exceptional event to mark Francophonie Month 2026. As part of this large-scale celebration of French culture, pianist Christine Vonlupt, a prominent figure on the contemporary European music scene, visited the capital
The international exhibition Turkmen Travel 2026, which opened today in Ashgabat, became the venue for an important technological premiere in the field of passenger transportation. Syyahatchy presented an updated version of the TurkmenTourist mobile app, which radically simplifies logistics for residents and visitors of the country
Washington's strategy after the "Hour X" of April 11th underwent a radical transformation, morphing from an attempt to forcefully open the Strait of Hormuz to a total naval blockade. Realizing that Tehran had no intention of surrendering the keys to the Gulf without a fight, Donald Trump switched to arrests and interrogations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Nizar Amedi on his election as President of the Republic of Iraq. The head of state wished his colleague good health and success in his endeavors aimed at the prosperity of the Iraqi people
On April 16–17, the ancient city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, will host a prestigious event with a new format: the first Central Asia – Germany Expert Forum. The meeting will serve as a practical implementation of the initiatives put forward by the heads of state at the Astana summit in the fall of 2024
The visit of the Chinese government delegation to Turkmenistan, scheduled for April 15–17, promises to be a historic milestone in the energy partnership between the two countries. According to Xinhua News Agency, citing the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will visit Ashgabat in a special capacity—as President Xi Jinping's special representative
443 teams compete in the inaugural World Drone Games in Chengdu, featuring drone basketball, fencing, and weightlifting in an "aerial showdown" of technology.
The Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan has announced the establishment of a School of Calligraphy
On April 8, 2026, at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, Turkmenistan was elected by acclamation to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
On 13 and 14 April 2026, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized Model OSCE addressing climate change and security issues for students from Turkmenistan’s institutions of higher education.
An OSCE-supported training course aimed at empowering women through traditional craftsmanship and economic knowledge took place in Ashgabat from 1 March to 10 April 2026
The general agent of Turkmenistan Airlines in the Russian Federation has announced a reduction in air ticket prices for flights on the Kazan – Ashgabat route for April–May
On April 10, the opening of the 33rd International Scientific Youth Forum "Lomonosov–2026," organized by Moscow State University (MSU) named after Lomonosov, took place
From April 22 to 24, the Regional Environmental Summit will take place in Astana, featuring a key session on water sector financing
On April 12, the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Mathematical Olympiad for schoolchildren took place at Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly
