Turkish Airlines updates flight schedule on the Ashgabat–Istanbul route
Starting from March 29, 2026, Turkish Airlines will increase the frequency of flights on the Ashgabat–Istanbul–Ashgabat route to 17 flights per week
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A Chess tournament among banking sector employees was held in Ashgabat
The tournament took place at the Specialized Chess and Checkers School of the Main Department for Physical Culture and Sports of the city of Ashgabat, in accordance with international chess rules
Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent: Emphasis on interethnic harmony and inclusivity
A ceremonial opening of the Center of Islamic Civilization—one of the largest cultural and humanitarian projects in the country—took place in Tashkent
Symposium held on book about Xi leading China's poverty elimination endeavors
A symposium in Beijing discussed a new book on China's victory over poverty under Xi Jinping. The publication highlights key events and global communication.
China Sets World Record: Shijiang Bridge Pylons Reach Height of 110-Story Building
China finishes main towers for Shiziyang Bridge, setting a world record for double-deck suspension bridges. High-tech construction to be ready by 2029.
Turkmenistan Prepares for the CIS Heads of Government Summit
Turkmenistan, which has assumed the honorable and challenging mission of chairing the CIS in 2026, is moving into the active phase of implementing its regional strategy. Deputy Minister Serdar Mukhametdurdiyev met with a delegation from the CIS Executive Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to "synchronize notes" ahead of the major summit in May
Russian Film festival is taking place in Ashgabat
The Russian Film Festival is taking place in Ashgabat from March 27 to 29, organized by ROSKINO with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
USA Court finds Meta and Google responsible for creating social media addiction among youth
A Los Angeles jury has made a landmark decision, finding Meta (owner of Instagram) and Google (owner of YouTube) liable for causing user harm due to addictive algorithms
China's machinery industry posts steady growth in first two months
CMIF reports positive trends in China's machinery sectors for Jan-Feb 2026. Focus areas for the 15th Five-Year Plan include smart and green industrial development.
Turkmenistan’s Minister of education and UNESCO Head discuss AI implementation in Paris
On March 25, a landmark meeting between the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, Jumamurad Gurbangeldiyev, and the Director-General of the organization, Khaled Al-Enany, took place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris
Chinese FM urges Mideast countries to maintain calm, address disputes through dialogue
Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Hakan Fidan discuss Middle East peace talks, opposing unauthorized military strikes and supporting regional stability.
Chinese vice premier outlines three-point proposal for building global sci-tech community
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang outlines China's 15th Five-Year Plan goals for international sci-tech innovation centers at the 2026 ZGC Forum in Beijing.
China looks to power up future as hydrogen, nuclear fusion sectors gain momentum
China aims to boost green energy by 2030, focusing on seawater hydrogen production and the BEST "artificial sun" nuclear fusion project in the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Education Ministers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan hold meeting at UNESCO headquarters
On March 25, a meeting of the Ministers of Education of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan took place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris
Turkmenistan launches the 5th International Olympiad in Theoretical Mechanics
On March 24, the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted the opening ceremony of the 5th Open International Online Olympiad in the discipline “Theoretical Mechanics.”
