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Preparations are underway in Turkmenistan for summer holidays for children and teenagers

Every year during the summer holidays in Turkmenistan, all the conditions for proper rest and good leisure are created for children in children's camps and health centers in Gokdere and the Avaza National Tourist Zone, as well as in the velayats.At a meeting of the Government of Turkmenistan on April 18, Deputy Prime Minister B. M...

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18.04.26

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Turkmenistan has expanded the list of grounds for registering foreign citizens

Turkmenistan has amended Article 12 of the Law "On Migration," which regulates the registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons with the State Migration Service (SMS). The article has been significantly revised and expanded: while the previous version contained six parts, the new version contains 17 parts.One of the key...

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17.04.26

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In Turkmenistan, parents will be fined for smoking by children under 16

Amendments to Article 358 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which addresses the liability of parents and guardians for the improper upbringing and education of children, will come into effect in Turkmenistan on May 1, 2026. The law was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on April 11, 2026.A key innovati...

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17.04.26

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Turkmenistan has legislatively strengthened the protection of passports against being used as collateral

Turkmenistan has amended Articles 370, 371, and 372 of the Code of Administrative Offenses regarding liability for violations related to the handling of Turkmen citizen passports. The corresponding law was signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on April 11, 2026, and comes into force on May 1, 2026.Article 370 has been amended...

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16.04.26

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The Ministry of Construction of Turkmenistan is accepting applications for the construction of a new building for “Turkmenpost”

The Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan has re-announced a tender for the construction of the central administrative building for the “Turkmenpost” postal service company. The competition is being held at the request of the country's Ministry of Communications.Applications and proposals from interested partie...

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16.04.26

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Turkmenistan begins development of first National Programme on Child Protection and Justice for Children

The Government of Turkmenistan, with technical support from UNICEF, has initiated the development of a National Programme on Child Protection and Justice for Children — an important step toward strengthening systems that protect children and uphold their rights.The process began with the first meeting of the Inter-Agency Working G...

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13.04.26

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Turkmenistan is expected to see variable cloudiness with rain, with temperatures reaching up to 32°C in some regions

Turkmenistan is expected to see partly cloudy skies with rain this week, with temperatures rising to 32°C in some regions. Forecasters predict precipitation in the country this week will range from 0,1 to 15,0 mm.We invite you to read the weather forecast for Turkmenistan from April 13 to 19,...

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10.04.26

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The President of Turkmenistan ordered the continuation of railway modernization in the Lebap region

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Annayev to continue work on updating and modernizing the country's railway infrastructure. This instruction was issued following an off-site government meeting, during which a report on the state of the Lebap velayat's transport and communications infrastructure was presented, the State N...

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10.04.26

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A modern market will be built in the Farap district of the Lebap velayat

A new modern market will be built in the Farap district of the Lebap velayat. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the corresponding proposal from the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, instructing Deputy Prime Minister Nokerguly Atagulyev to carry out the necessary work. The decision was made following an off-site government meeti...

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10.04.26

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Eight new facilities are planned for commissioning in the Lebap velayat in 2026

Eight buildings and structures are planned to open in the Lebap regi velayat on this year. Deputy Prime Minister Baymyrat Annamammedov announced this during an off-site government meeting, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.According to him, construction of the facilities is proceeding at an accelerated pace to ensure h...

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10.04.26

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Flowers were laid at Gagarin's bust in Ashgabat in honor of the 65th anniversary of his space flight

A flower-laying ceremony at the bust of Yuri Gagarin took place at the Russian House in Ashgabat on the eve of Cosmonautics Day. Participants learned about Gagarin's life and were reminded of the great scientists who made the first human spaceflight possible."Let me congratulate you on the upcoming holiday – Cosmonautics Day. This...

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10.04.26

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Russia is ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in the space sector – Ambassador

Russia is ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in the space sector, including the possible training of a Turkmen cosmonaut for space flight, according to Russian Ambassador to Ashgabat Ivan Volynkin."Our bilateral cooperation in space has significant prospects. We are ready to collaborate in the production and launch of satellites...

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10.04.26

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The third phase of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway has opened in Turkmenistan

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov opened the third phase of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway, according to the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper.The commissioning of the Mary-Turkmenabat section marks the completion of the entire 600-kilometer highway. The highway will increase the speed of freight and passenger trav...

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09.04.26

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A star dictation was held at the Russian House in Ashgabat in honor of the 65th anniversary of Gagarin's flight

The "Let's Go!" star dictation, timed to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, took place on Wednesday at the Russian House in Ashgabat. The event brought together young people eager to test their knowledge of space, according to the institution's press service.Participants completed tasks based on a t...

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09.04.26

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Turkmenistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned of the risk of fires in recreation areas over the weekend

On the weekend, when citizens traditionally travel to Turkmenistan's scenic natural areas for recreation, the State Fire Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan issued an official statement reminding residents of mandatory fire safety regulations.The agency urges citizens and responsible officials to promptly c...

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09.04.26

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UNDP Engages Turkmen Youth on Healthy Lifestyles and Digital Health Solutions for World Health Day

As part of the educational sessions “Youth and Digital Transformation: Innovations for Sustainable Development,” UNDP experts met students at the UN building in Ashgabat to discuss non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and digital health innovations, marking World Health Day (7 April)....

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09.04.26

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Turkmenistan's “Eraji” Nature Reserve is a reliable refuge for unique flora and fauna

One of Turkmenistan's unique corners, the “Eraji” Nature Reserve, is under the jurisdiction of the “Repetek” State Biosphere Reserve. It is a specially protected natural area and one of the protected sites included on the UNESCO World Heritage List."Eraji" was established on November 16, 1977, to protect black saxaul groves. It co...

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08.04.26

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A seminar for trade union workers of Turkmenistan was held at the “Avaza” National Trade Zone

From March 30 to April 4, a training seminar entitled “The Worthy Role of Trade Unions in the Public Life of the Country” was held in Avaza.The seminar was held in the conference hall of the “Dayanch” health center with the participation of chairmen, treasurers, members of audit commissions and members of the Councils of trade uni...

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07.04.26

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Turkmenistan's embassies abroad held events for World Health Day

Turkmenistan's embassies abroad celebrated World Health Day with sporting events. For example, on April 3, chess, checkers, and table tennis competitions were held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kyrgyzstan. Representatives of the Turkmen diaspora living in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as students from Turkmenistan studying at universities in Bishkek, participated...

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07.04.26

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The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Foundation's delegation is preparing to visit Minsk, says the Belarusian Ambassador

A delegation from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care plans to visit the Republic of Belarus. This was announced by Stanislav Chepurnoy, the Ambassador of Belarus<...

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