Ortahisar becomes Türkiye's 29th “Slow City”
The ancient settlement of Ortahisar, located in the heart of Cappadocia, has officially joined the international Cittaslow network
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International Conductors’ Forum in Mogilev will gather musicians from Belarus, Russia, and Italy
The 3rd International Conductors’ Forum will take place in Mogilev (Republic of Belarus) from March 12 to 14. The creative project, held every two years, will serve as a platform for professional exchange and large-scale concert programs
Four key documents on Turkmenistan’s education reform were signed in London
Four agreements laying the foundation for the future education system of Turkmenistan were signed in London. The documents signed in the United Kingdom are of strategic importance for the country
NASA announces date for historic Artemis II mission
NASA has officially confirmed that the first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years is scheduled for March 6
The return of the iPod: Why Apple’s legendary music players are back in fashion
Sales of used iPod Classic and iPod Nano have unexpectedly increased by 25%. Although Apple Inc. discontinued them in 2022, young people and Generation Z have begun actively buying these “outdated” gadgets
Rashid Meredov and Yvette Cooper Outlined the Contours of a New Partnership at Lancaster House
On February 26, the historic Lancaster House in London became the venue for an in-depth Turkmen-British dialogue. Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a bilateral meeting with Yvette Cooper, Head of the Foreign Office, along with Stephen Doughty, who oversees Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories
An Agreement Was Signed in London Between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the UCL Institute of Archaeology
A highlight of the Turkmen delegation's busy visit to the United Kingdom was a meeting between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Professor of the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL) Timothy Williams
Xi meets German chancellor in Beijing
President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discuss strategic partnership, economic ties, and global issues during an official visit to Beijing.
Ministers from Central Asian Countries and the UK Laid the Foundation for the New C5+UK Format
On February 26, a landmark event in modern diplomacy took place at the historic Lancaster House in London: the first ministerial meeting in the "Central Asia – UK" format
China willing to enhance political mutual trust, cooperation with Germany: premier
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in Beijing to boost trade, AI, and green transition during Merz's first official visit to China.
Book on China's governance under Xi's leadership published
Xinhua Publishing House releases a new book on Xi Jinping's leadership. Featuring 26 reports and 41 photos, now available in Chinese and English worldwide.
The British Embassy in Turkmenistan announces changes to the Visa system
The British Embassy in Turkmenistan has announced that starting from February 25, 2026, the immigration system of the United Kingdom has transitioned to a fully digital format
Turkmenistan Is Interested in Expanding Cooperation with the London Stock Exchange
On February 26, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met in London with key figures in the British financial sector—LSE Chief Executive Officer Julia Hoggett and UK Treasury Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan Met with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Federal Republic of Germany in Belarus in Minsk
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan Nazarguly Shagulyev met with newly appointed Chargé d'Affaires of the Federal Republic of Germany in Belarus, Kathrin aus dem Siepen, at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Belarus
Turkmenistan and Germany Strengthen Scientific Alliance in the Z5+1 Format
From February 23 to 25, the headquarters of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in Halle became a platform for academic diplomacy, hosting the German-Central Asian Forum on Higher Education and Science. The key event on the agenda was a roundtable discussion with Markus Pleyer, State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space, and the heads of diplomatic missions from the countries in the region
