On Monday, February 24th, trades at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan resulted in the realization of light industry products and construction materials.
The European Council has appointed Eduards Stiprais as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia. He will assume his duties on March 1, 2025, with an initial mandate of two years, succeeding Terhi Hakala.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis and the people of the country on the occasion of the national holiday – Independence Day of the Republic of Estonia.
Less than a month remains until the inaugural International Forum for Attracting Investment to the Private Sector, "Investment in the Future of Turkmenistan" (IFT 2025), which will be held on March 18th of this year in Ashgabat.
The presidents of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will meet at the first-ever summit on March 31 in Khujand, Tajikistan, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov announced this from the UN rostrum during the High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
The Caspian House has been created, uniting environmental public organizations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, by his decree signed on February 24, dismissed Ovezgeldi Goshjanov from the post of mayor of the city of Balkanabat in the Balkan velayat and assigned the temporary duties of mayor to his deputy, Myrat Nazarov
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received UN Deputy Secretary-General Rabab Fatima on Monday, February 24
Electricity demand in Eurasia increased by 4% in 2024, driven by population growth and economic development. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that, excluding Kazakhstan and Russia, electricity demand in Eurasian markets will continue to grow at an average annual rate of 3.7% between 2025 and 2027
On February 22, the award ceremony for the winners of the Berlin International Film Festival, known as the "Berlinale", took place in the capital of Germany. One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 under the leadership of its new director, Trisha Tuttle
The implementation of the Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2019–2025, the State Program for the Development of the Digital Economy of Turkmenistan for 2021–2025, and the Action Plan for its implementation are in the final stages. In this regard, a proposal was made at a government meeting on February 21 to prepare drafts of new documents with a view to the near future
The Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kulieva is preparing to hold a concert on February 27 dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the outstanding singer, People's Artist of Turkmenistan Medeniet Shakhberdiyeva
The Global Developers Conference 2025, held in Shanghai from February 22 to 24, was a major event in the technology world, focusing on sharing experiences in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Kazakhstan to acquire new internet access points
A four-day training session on the BRIDGE (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance, and Elections) methodology was held in Turkmenistan. The BRIDGE methodology employs an interactive approach, including group exercises, the analysis of practical case studies, and the completion of practical assignments, thereby contributing to the enhancement of qualifications and the deepening of participants' knowledge in the field of electoral process organization.
