The existence of the Turkestan long-eared bat has been confirmed in Turkmenistan for the first time since 1970; the dedicated expedition led by the Museum of Natural History of Berlin, Germany, visited possible bat habitats in the Karakum Desert

Festival "Talyp joşguny 2026" ended in Aşgabat; the finals featured performances by groups from Turkmenistan's universities that passed qualifying rounds presenting vocal and dance numbers, folklore skits, theatrical skits, and music performances

“Architecture. Innovation. Sustainable Development” was the theme of the XXV International Exhibition and Conference White City Ashgabat 2026, a platform for discussing critical aspects of sustainable urban development and infrastructure in the region

Construction is underway on a new 400-bed Maternal and Child Health Center in Dashoguz along Gorogly Street, with a total development are of 9 hectares

A call for applications for creative competition ‘Flight of the Horse: Strength and Grace has been announced; the Interstate Television Film Competition of the CIS countries aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties through cinema