Turkmenistan

New rules have been introduced to discourage quick cross-border trips of Turkmen citizens to Uzbekistan; occurrences rose in 2024 as many use the trips to buy up items not readily available in the country gripped by severe economic crisis in recent years

In honor of the 300th anniversary of the great Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi, an unusual competition of artists was held in Urgench: participants created a portrait of the classic from memory after viewing the original for five minutes

Residents of Serahs, a town bordering Iranian, reportedly sent a letter to the President and his father describing the environmental situation of their area, polluted by tons of granulated sulfur produced in Turkmenistan for export to Iran and further

The President instructed the Mejlis deputies to discuss with the citizens the issue of the motto and emblem for 2025, which, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace and Trust

The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan is launching a large-scale educational campaign to develop B2B e-commerce in all regions of the country

UNICEF launched a water management initiative at the UN House in Turkmenistan, focusing on improving water use and integrating practices into local management

The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Coordination Platform was launched in Ashgabat to improve regional connectivity, strengthen economic ties and promote investment in vital infrastructure with officials from the various countries

A group of military personnel and employees of the country's security agencies have been presented with medals on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence on 27 September

An exhibition of economic achievements dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence is scheduled to open on 19 September near the capital's 'Garagum' hotel

The first lesson of the new school year will be dedicated to the theme 'Magtymguly Fragi's fountain of wisdom' and the country's achievements in 33 years of independence

Voting for the most beautiful goal of the 20th round of the 2024 major championship has started on social networks, where fans will be able to choose the most beautiful goal from seven candidates, upon initiative of the Turkmenistan Football Federation

An online meeting was held between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Executive Director of UN Environment Programme, to consolidate efforts to solve global environmental problems

Six of the fourteen films by Turkmen authors made it into the final of the Central Asian 'Shoot in 48 Hours' competition; short film 'Owal Ram' (Addiction) won the 'Best Horror/Thriller' nomination