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
Thai authorities have announced the reinstatement of the mandatory TM6 immigration form for foreign tourists entering the country. The new requirement will take effect on May 1, 2025.
A telephone conversation took place today between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, during which they had an engaging exchange of views on a number of important issues of bilateral cooperation, TDH reports.
Samsung has unveiled a revolutionary non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. This achievement, long considered the "holy grail" of wearable electronics, could significantly impact the problem of diabetes worldwide. This was reported by Forbes magazine
Fitch Ratings, an international rating agency, has assigned an Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating and a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of "B" to the State Insurance Organization of Turkmenistan (SIOT). The outlook on the ratings is stable.
On January 27th, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reviewed the draft of the state program for the Year of Environmental Protection and the "Green Economy" at a meeting. Within the framework of the new program, it is planned to increase the share of "green" energy to 26% by the end of the year. This was reported by the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.
