UNESCO World Heritage list expanded with 26 new sites
It included a prototype of the Disney castle, the "Diamond Mountain" in North Korea, and the "Killing Fields" of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
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Turkmen educators enhance language skills in Almaty through U.S. program
From July 7 to August 4, the city of Almaty is hosting the "C5+ONE (Opening Networks through English)" regional program for English language teachers from Central Asia
U.S. visa fee to increase to $435 starting in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for non-immigrant U.S. visas, including those for tourism, study, and work, will face increased fees.
Turkmen students and faculty embark on educational program in Malaysia
On July 15th of the current year, a delegation of students and faculty from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University departed for Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in Malaysia.
The period of three stars: explaining peak heat of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is currently experiencing "Yellow Summer," a period characterized by intense heat and dry winds.
Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan launches MenTalyp app for university entrance exam preparation
The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan has officially launched a new mobile application, MenTalyp, designed to assist prospective students in preparing for entrance examinations to the nation's higher educational institutions.
Largest Oil and Gas Deposit in Poland’s History Discovered
The largest oil and gas deposit in Poland’s history has been discovered in the northwest of the country near the city of Szczecin, according to the Central European Petroleum (CEP) company.
President of Turkmenistan Congratulated the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the National Holiday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and to the people of the country on the occasion of the national holiday – Revolution Day.
Turkmenistan and UNICEF Develop a New National Strategy on Early Childhood Development
As part of cooperation to strengthen the early childhood development (ECD) system in Turkmenistan, UNICEF organized a visit by international expert Christian Morazbito. Together with national partners, Morazbito participated in the development of a new National Strategy on Early Childhood Development for 2026-2030.
30th Anniversary of the Saglyk Program: Turkmenistan Celebrates Healthcare Successes
The Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan hosted a scientific and practical conference entitled “The State Program of the President of Turkmenistan “Saglyk” in Action.”
The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation and the Ministry of Health Signed an Agreement
A meeting with Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship Oguljahan Atabayeva was held at the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan
Coca-Cola to change soda recipe at Trump's request
President Donald Trump announced that The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to alter the recipe of its soda supplied to the American market, following his request.
Turkmenistan launches information website for 2025 admissions campaign
This new resource is updated daily, offering real-time data on application submissions for various universities and specialties.
Social Workers of Turkmenistan Improve Their Qualifications - A Joint Initiative with UNICEF
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan, together with UNICEF, launched a national retraining program for social workers. This initiative is designed to significantly improve professional competencies and the quality of services for children and families in difficult life situations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Held a Meeting with the New Ambassador of the People's Republic of China
Ashgabat, July 21, 2025 | ORIENT. Today, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov held a meeting with newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin
