The UNDP/Green Climate Fund (GCF) project "Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" (NAP), in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, hosted a roundtable to present and discuss draft bylaws for implementing the Law of Turkmenistan “On Hydrometeorological Activities.”
Mergen Kepbanova, Director of the Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (RECCA) in Turkmenistan, along with a team of experts and a representative from the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, conducted a five-day working trip to Lebap to carry out reforestation activities at a pilot site of the forestry sector in the Charjev district
A briefing for local media representatives was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan, dedicated to the Concept of Turkmenistan's activities and priorities within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently confirmed that 2024 has become the warmest year on record, and it has repeatedly expressed concerns about the state of our climate, which is significantly affected by glacier melt. According to projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), glaciers will continue to shrink throughout the 21st century in nearly all regions of the world.
Chevron Corporation has announced that its 50-percent subsidiary, Tengizchevroil LLP, has begun oil production as part of its Future Growth Project at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan. According to the company’s press release, the project is aimed at increasing crude oil production by 260,000 barrels per day at full capacity
The international “Star March” to the places of military and labor glory of the Belarusian people started on January 28 at the Museum and Park Complex "Victory" near the memorial dedicated to the citizens of all nationalities who liberated Belarus from Nazi occupation
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that one of the most famous paintings in the world – the masterpiece of Italian Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci – will be displayed in a separate room with a distinct entrance, separate from the rest of the Louvre's collection. Access to this room will require a special ticket
Uzbekistan Airways reported that during a flight from Tashkent (TAS) to New York (JFK), one of the passengers went into labor. Upon assessing the emergency situation, the crew made an announcement over the intercom, requesting any doctors on board to come forward and provide urgent assistance. Fortunately, among the passengers were an obstetrician and a surgeon, who helped the mother deliver a baby boy
At the Turkmenfilm Association named after “Oguzhan”, filming has commenced for a full-length feature film dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The film, tentatively titled "A Girl's Vow" ("Gyz kasamy"), is directed by Sahysalyh Bayramov
Coca-Cola’s European bottling unit has ordered a major recall in three countries after finding a high level of a thyroid-disrupting chemical in some soft drinks.
On January 28th, the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG) hosted a meeting with heads of the diplomatic corps and international organizations. The event, organized by Tatiana Valovaya, UNOG Director-General, was attended by Vepa Hajiyev, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNOG
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, within the framework of a joint project with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan "Platform for the Implementation of the SDGs, Phase III", held a webinar on the topic "Tax Regulation and World Trade Organization Rules: Practical Recommendations on How to Minimize Risks".
The Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled the Yangwang U9 electric hypercar, which, thanks to its active suspension, has the unique ability to jump over small obstacles, in particular, potholes on the road.
On February 1, 2025, employees of the Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan, the General Prosecutor's Office of Turkmenistan, the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, and members of the Ashgabat City Bar Association will hold a session to provide legal advice to citizens.
A cultural evening titled "Treasures of Turkmenistan" was held at the Turkmen Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. The event highlighted Turkmen arts and culture and served as a continuation of the Turkmen art exhibition organized as part of the Civilisations: Winter Edition art fair
