Turkmen citizens visited Russia more often during the tourist season
During the peak tourist season — from July to September — 24,100 visits were recorded, placing the country in fourth place.
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GSR Network and DHL Express – International Logistics Solutions
The Great Silk Road Network (GSR) consortium, DHL Express' official partner in Turkmenistan, participated in the joint international exhibition "Turkmentel — 2025" and "ITTC — 2025" in Ashgabat, presenting modern international logistics solutions and reaffirming the company's commitment to expanding the country's access to global transport and trade infrastructure
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Morocco Presents His Credentials
Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Morocco are opening a new chapter in bilateral relations. The official ceremony of presenting the credentials of Mekan Ishangulyev, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Morocco (with residence in Ankara), took place recently in Rabat
Emerald guests: exotic Rose-ringed Parakeets appear in Balkanabat
Ring-necked grouse have been spotted for the first time in the Balkan regions of Turkmenistan. These exotic birds have successfully adapted to urban environments, nesting and living among local vegetation.
S7 plans to launch flights from Ashgabat to Novosibirsk
Russian airline S7 Airlines plans to launch flights from Ashgabat to Novosibirsk in the spring of 2026. This flight will be part of S7's active expansion of flights to Central Asian countries.
UNDP Facilitates Turkmenistan CEC Delegation Visit to Armenia to Study Digital Single Voter Registry
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in partnership with the Central Commission for Holding Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan (CEC), organized a study visit to the Republic of Armenia. The visit supports Turkmenistan’s preparations to implement its new Law on the Single Voter Registry, which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s Operetta Has Been Presented in Turkmen Language
In Turkmenistan, the operetta “Husband and Wife” by the outstanding Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli has been presented to audiences in the Turkmen language
Time Forecast: Artificial Intelligence Has a 37% Chance of Becoming “Person of the Year”
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been named the main contender for Time's 'Person of the Year' title, with its chances estimated at 37%
Five Key Events of the Week (8–14 November)
From 8 to 14 November 2025, China witnessed a week marked by major diplomatic engagements, significant advances in military development, and strategic economic decisions
Turkmenistan Took Part in the Forum on Personal Development and AI Technologies
From October 27 to November 1, representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan participated in the annual 4th Forum of Personal Development Centers and a meeting of international partners
Microsoft and Nvidia Make Major Investments in AI Startup Anthropic
Microsoft and Nvidia have joined forces to invest up to $15 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, which focuses on artificial intelligence technologies.
Apple strengthens its position in the Chinese smartphone market
In October, Apple’s sales in China rose sharply, as strong demand for the iPhone 17 series boosted the brand’s market share to 25%. According to analysts at Counterpoint, this marks the company’s best performance in the past two years.
Curaçao national team reaches the World Cup for the first time and becomes the smallest country ever to qualify
The Curaçao national team has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament. The island is home to only about 156,000 people, allowing Curaçao to surpass Iceland’s previous record.
Turkmen entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the “IF Wedding Fashion 2026” exhibition
The “IF Wedding Fashion 2026” exhibition, dedicated to wedding and ceremonial attire, will be held in the Turkish city of Izmir from January 20 to 22, 2026. This major event, which will take place for the 19th time, aims to bring together the latest trends, new designs, and leading brands in wedding dresses, groom’s suits, and other ceremonial garments.
Citizens of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Can Visit the Shavat-Dashoguz Border Trade Zone without Visas
Citizens of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan can enter the Shavat-Dashoguz border trade zone without visas, according to the press service of the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade (MIIT) of the Republic of Uzbekistan
