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.
Top diplomats from China and France discussed strengthening coordination on global challenges and promoting EU-China dialogue during a high-level meeting.
Global airlines cut 9.3M seats due to rising fuel costs driven by Middle East conflicts. Spirit Airlines ceases operations, canceling 33,000 flights.
WHO confirms 5 cases of Andes virus and 3 deaths on the MV Hondius. The vessel is heading to the Canary Islands for evacuation amid strict disinfection protocols.
On May 7, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, who was visiting our country
On May 7, the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat
A meeting was held with Gismat Gozalov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
From 5 to 8 May 2026, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized a course of lectures at the Turkmen State Institute of Finance (TSIF), focusing on the prevention and combating of corruption and the development of circular economy.
