The "ESCAPE 2" photo exhibition opens at the French Institute in Ashgabat
The "ESCAPE 2" photo exhibition has opened at the French Institute in Ashgabat and will run from March to May 2025 in the "Nadar" gallery.
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The world's first smartphone for pets unveiled
At the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest mobile industry exhibitions held in Barcelona, GlocalMe introduced a unique device called PetPhone, marking the debut of the world's first smartphone designed for pets.
The French Language Olympiad is currently underway in Turkmen schools
This week, secondary schools in Ashgabat and the regions of Turkmenistan are hosting the French Language Olympiad.
Kazakhstan to establish natural reserve for Caspian seals
Kazakhstan plans to establish a natural reserve for Caspian seals, marking a significant step in the conservation of this rare species.
The Government of Turkmenistan and UNICEF sign 11 new work plans for 2025 with 12 partners
The Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have further strengthened their partnership by signing 11 new work plans for 2025 with 12 partners. These agreements outline a shared vision for advancing the rights and well-being of children and youth in Turkmenistan, in accordance with commitments under the National Action Plan for the Realization of Children's Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023–2028 and the UNICEF Country Programme for 2021–2025.
Turkmen students awarded laureates at poetry competition in St. Petersburg
Following the creative competition, Turkmen students represented their country with dignity and took an honorable third place.
FIFA considers expanding World Cup 2030 to 64 teams
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is considering the possibility of increasing the number of participating national teams in the 2030 World Cup to 64.
Trading at the SCRMT: petrochemical products, dyed terry cloth items, and licorice root tea beverage purchased
On Thursday, March 6th, during trading on the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, petrochemical and light industrial products were sold.
Ashgabat held OSCE regional seminar on Central Asian border management
The OSCE organized a three-day seminar in Turkmenistan to strengthen co-operation at border crossing points in Central Asia
The UN celebrated International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education
On March 5, the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN, in cooperation with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Reppi Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Cornell University, organized an event dedicated to the International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education
The Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty made a working visit to the city of Arkadag
On March 6, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the city of Arkadag, where he got acquainted with the work on infrastructure development and improvement, and projects for the second stage of construction
Opportunity for filmmakers and videographers to highlight water cooperation in Central Asia
The Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) invites emerging filmmakers and videographers from across the region to participate in a video creation competition. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase creativity and the importance of the water-energy theme in the region. Water resources and energy are key issues for Central Asia, and video creation can help disseminate information, raise awareness, and stimulate interest in addressing these challenges.
Visa appoints new Vice President and Regional Manager for Central Asia
The company Visa has announced the appointment of Sanjar Suleymanov as the Vice President and Regional Manager for Central Asia. In this new capacity, Mr. Suleymanov will be responsible for the development of innovative solutions and digital payment systems, as well as the strengthening of partnerships with Visa's collaborators, including banks, merchants, and cardholders.
Ashgabat to reconstruct "100 Fountains" and "Bayram Han Turkmen" parks
The Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan has re-announced a tender for the reconstruction of the "100 Fountains" and "Bayram Han Turkmen" parks in Ashgabat.
Camel racing included in the sports program of the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced the sports and age requirements for the III Asian Youth Games, which will be held from October 22 to 31, 2025, in Bahrain.
