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Reclusive Turkmenistan bids to go tobacco-free in 2025
When he was a teenager, Bekmurad Khodjayev used to hide from his parents to smoke. Fifty years later, the Turkmen pensioner is still hiding, but this time from the police."I smoke in my apartment. But if I feel like smoking in town, I find a place...
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the leadership of Hungary
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Hungarian President Tamás Szujok, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the people of the country on the occasion of the national holiday – St. Stephen's Day....

Mini-football tournament held in Mashhad with the support of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan
On August 16, mini-football competitions were held in the Iranian city of Mashhad, organized with the support of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan. The tournament was timed to coincide with the motto of the current year - "Year of...

The “Mollakara” sanatorium in Turkmenistan welcomes numerous vacationers
During the summer season, the “Mollakara” sanatorium in the Balkan velayat welcomes numerous visitors who come here to relax and improve their health. The new international airport near the city of Jebel is located several kilometers from the...

Turkmen scientists introduce innovative physiotherapeutic methods for treating horses
Specialists of the Scientific and Production Center for Horse Breeding of the State Association "Türkmen atlary" have begun studying and practical application of modern physiotherapeutic technologies for the treatment and prevention of diseases of...

Rhizotomy operation successfully performed in Turkmenistan for the first time
In Turkmenistan, for the first time, a selective dorsal rhizotomy operation was successfully performed to treat cerebral palsy in children. The intervention was carried out at the International Traumatology Center in Ashgabat with the...

Evaluation of Health Resource Efficiency and Its Influencing Factors in Ethnic Minority Areas of Guangxi: Data from 2010 to 2022
Introduction Health resources serve as the foundation for the advancement of health services, and their effective allocation not only impacts the health status of residents but also significantly contributes to the sustainable progress of medical...

Leading International Investors and Business Leaders to Gather in Ashgabat for TIF-2025
The Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) will be held on September 18–19, 2025, in Ashgabat, becoming a key event for both the international and domestic business and investment community. The forum is aimed at strengthening economic ties,...
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Indonesia
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Indonesia President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of...

The city of Arkadag will present medical and social projects at the Kids Expo exhibition
The Arkadag city medical cluster and the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation will present their projects in the field of children's healthcare and social support at the international exhibition and fair "Kids Expo: Everything for...

President of Turkmenistan congratulated Indonesian leader
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Indonesia - the 80th anniversary of...

Oguljahan Atabayeva got acquainted with the progress of construction of the medical complex in Arkadag
Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care Oguljahan Atabayeva got acquainted with the progress of construction of the “Arkadag Medisina Klasteri” complex...

Construction of the Medical Cluster Continues in Arkadag City
On 16 August 2025, Oguljahan Atabaeva, Vice-President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assisting Children in Need of Guardianship, visited the city of Arkadag. During the visit, she reviewed the...

Turkmenistan’s Economy Diversifies with Growth in Key Sectors
Turkmenistan’s economy continues to demonstrate steady growth and development across several key sectors, including construction, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and the food industry. Based on recent reports in Turkmen media, significant achievements...

Joint press statement on outcomes of the high-level meeting VIDEO
Turkmenbashi, August 22, AZERTAC Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered a joint...

Turkmenistan President extends felicitation on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has felicitated the country’s leadership and entire nation on Independence Day and wished for strengthening the bilateral ties between both sides. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, congratulated President...

Meeting of the National Intersectoral Coordination Committee for the implementation of the “One Health” approach held
The third meeting of the National Intersectoral Coordination Committee for the implementation of the “One Health” approach in Turkmenistan took place in Ashgabat. The meeting was organized by the World Health Organization Country Office in...

Turkmen students improve their language training in Germany as part of the DAAD program
Students of higher educational institutions of Turkmenistan take part in summer German language courses organized within the framework of the program German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) from July 28 to 30 august. According to the results of...

"Turkmenistan" Airlines will operate 6 Flights a day on Ashgabat-Turkmenbashy route
"Turkmenistan" Airlines has increased the frequency of flights to Turkmenbashy International Airport to 6 flights per day, the carrier’s website reports. From August 11, additional flights on the Ashgabat-Turkmenbashy-Ashgabat route were...

Kids Expo in Ashgabat will present goods and services in 8 thematic areas
The international universal exhibition and fair Kids Expo 2025 “Everything for Children”, which starts on August 21 in Ashgabat, will present a wide variety of goods and services in 8 thematic areas: Products for newborns; Products for school...