Durban Port modernised with BRICS support
State and international funding, including a $260m NDB loan, helps transform the Port of Durban to boost efficiency and support African free trade.
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Turkmen designers showcase their products at international fashion trade fair in Paris
Turkmen brands Desert Heritage, Binaym, Mukaddes and AyMahri showcased their products at the Who’s Next international fashion trade fair in Paris, held from 5 to 7 September 2026
UNDP and Partners Join Forces to Strengthen Water Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin
The Second Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Countries, "Development and Implementation of the UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea Basin as a Direction of Water Diplomacy," has commenced in the Avaza National Tourism Zone in Turkmenistan
The Theaters of Turkmenistan Will Present Premiere Performances for the 35th Anniversary of Independence
As part of the events dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan, premiere theatrical performances will be held on the stages of the country's theaters from September 11 to 13
Psychological Preparation Is Just as Important as Physical Preparation for Surgery
A patient's psychological state is becoming an increasingly significant element of preparation for surgical intervention. A new study shows that professional support during the pre- and post-operative periods can significantly reduce the severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms
European Central Bank raises key rates by 25 basis points, second hike this year
The European Central Bank increased interest rates to combat high inflation driven by energy prices, while lifting short-term growth forecasts.
International Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Standards Being Implemented at Turkmenistan’s Border Crossings
Specialized training organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health and border services took place in Ashgabat. The primary goal was to develop mechanisms for rapid response to public health threats at the country's land and air borders
City Job Fair to be Held in Turkmenbashi on September 18
The Turkmenbashi Department of Labor and Employment is organizing a job fair for job seekers and local employers. The event will take place on Friday, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Delegation from Turkmenistan’s Migration Service Participates in Global Security Forum in China
A delegation from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan is participating in the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, which opened on September 9 in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. A highlight of the Turkmen specialists' agenda was their participation in the dedicated sub-forum on migration management cooperation
OPEC again lowers forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026
OPEC cuts its 2026 oil demand growth forecast for the fifth consecutive month due to economic uncertainty, while upgrading expectations for 2027.
Algeria closes its airspace to the UAE after severing diplomatic ties
: Algeria announced the severance of diplomatic relations and the closure of its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft following escalating regional tensions.
First International Space Summit opens in Paris, bringing together leaders, scientists and astronauts
The first International Space Summit opened in Paris. Leaders and scientists discuss space exploration, economy, and security despite US absence.
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belarus Held Briefing for the Diplomatic Corps
Preparations for a significant milestone in the country's modern history—the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence—as well as key aspects of the upcoming meeting of the Khalk Maslakhaty, were the main topics of a briefing held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Belarus on September 9
IDA Turkey Days of Industrial Cooperation in the Defense Sector will be Held in Ankara
From October 14 to 16, the Ankara Congress Center will host the international exhibition and forum IDA Turkey — Days of Industrial Cooperation in the Defense and Aerospace Industries
For the first time in history, the number of older people in the world has exceeded the number of children under five
For the first time in recorded history, the population of people aged 65 and older has surpassed the number of children under the age of five
