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700 new ‘Yutong’ buses arrived in Ashgabat
08.09.2025A large shipment of 700 new ‘Yutong’ buses has arrived in Ashgabat, which is intended to modernise public transport and improve passenger comfort. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The 12-metre-long buses comply with Euro 5 environmental standards, underscoring Turkmenistan's commitment to environmental safety. The new vehicles are equipped with modern air conditioning systems, digital payment systems, video surveillance and GPS navigation, ensuring passenger comfort and safety. In addition, audio and video equipment is provided for passengers.
Turkmen scientists have patented a technology for obtaining iodine from Caspian algae
06.09.2025The Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan has registered copyright for the latest biotechnology that allows iodine and polysaccharides to be extracted from brown and blue-green algae growing in the Caspian Sea. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The authors of the development are specialists from the biotechnology laboratory of the International Scientific-Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, A. Rahmanova, D. Gadamov and A. Ashirova. The flora of the Caspian Sea, represented by the algae species Phaeophyceae and Cyanobacteria, has an exceptionally rich composition, including vitamins, minerals and bioactive components, which determines its important role in the ecosystem and wide possibilities for practical application. Substances of organic origin extracted from algae biomass, unlike synthetic analogues, are characterised by high bioavailability and are easily absorbed by the human body, effectively replenishing the iodine deficiency necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The development of such biotechnologies is defined as a key direction of state policy within the framework of the Science Development Strategy for 2024–2052 and the relevant Programme for the Comprehensive Development of Biotechnology.
New tariffs for the services of the electronic collection ‘Adalat’ have been approved in Turkmenistan
06.09.2025The Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan has set new rates for providing legal information through the ‘Adalat’ electronic database. The relevant order was signed by Minister of Justice Merettagan Taganov, according to the news website Turkmenportal. Individuals now pay 200 manats for a one-time purchase of the programme, while legal entities pay 400 manats. Licensed private notaries pay 240 manats annually. Access to the ‘Adalat’ online platform via the internet costs 20 manats per month per user. The fees include consultations on using the programme, and the cost of electronic media is paid separately. The new order replaces the document dated 7 November 2017 and was registered in the state register on 1 September 2025.
International trainings were held at the training centre of the Customs Service of Turkmenistan
05.09.2025From 2 to 3 September, the Training Centre of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan hosted simulation exercises on the legal regulation of illegal maritime trade. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmenistan Customs Service. The event was organised by the UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan. This is the centre's first international event since it was granted regional status. Representatives of key state bodies of Turkmenistan and a delegation of specialists from Kazakhstan took part in the exercise. The programme covered the international legal framework for maritime law enforcement, surveillance and monitoring methods, the use of radar and satellite systems, and the practice of gathering evidence for prosecution. The training demonstrated an innovative approach to training specialists and contributed to the exchange of experience and the strengthening of regional security.
A collection on cooperation with Turkmenistan has been published in India
04.09.2025The Indian publishing house ‘Pentagon Press LLP’ has released an English-language collection entitled ‘India-Turkmenistan: Perspectives on History, Culture and Economy,’ prepared with the participation of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IIR MFA) of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. One of the book's editors, Professor Ovezdurdy Muhammetberdiyev, Doctor of Sociology at the IIO MFA, noted that the aim of the publication is not simply to publish materials, but to produce a fundamental scientific and historical work that reflects the centuries-old ties between the two countries and serves as a basis for future research. The authors of the collection are leading diplomats, scholars and statesmen of Turkmenistan and India, including Chynar Rustemova, Amangeldi Rahmanov, Sapar Berdiniyazov and Nurberdi Amanmyradov. Their personal experience and analytical assessments give the book special value. The main idea of the publication is the historical depth of Turkmen-Indian relations, which date back to the times of the Great Silk Road, as well as the dynamic development of modern political and economic cooperation, including projects in energy, digital technologies, education and culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the contribution of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The book is published in English for an international audience, but a Turkmen edition is also being prepared for the general public in the country. The project is seen as the beginning of more extensive cooperation, including conferences, scientific exchanges and joint research. According to Muhammetberdiyev, the collection has become a ‘bridge of friendship and mutual understanding’ between the two peoples and an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and India.
A road safety campaign has begun in Turkmenistan
03.09.2025On 1 September, Turkmenistan launched a month-long campaign under the slogan ‘Road safety is the peace of our life.’ This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Throughout the month, conferences, seminars and educational events for drivers, pedestrians and students will be held in all regions of the country. Eco-bike groups from the traffic police will be on duty at educational institutions, paying particular attention to compliance with traffic rules near schools and universities. The events are being held in accordance with the Road Safety Act, and administrative penalties are in place for violations.
More than 200,000 tourists from Turkmenistan visited Uzbekistan from January to July
28.08.2025From January to July this year, 208,864 tourists from Turkmenistan visited Uzbekistan. This was reported by the Turkmenportal website. In terms of the number of tourists during this period, Turkmenistan ranks sixth. The leaders in the ranking by number of visitors were: Kyrgyzstan – 1.846 million, Kazakhstan – 1.466 million, Tajikistan – 1.441 million, Russia – 536,800 and Afghanistan – 267,400. In total, 6.3 million foreign tourists visited the country in the first seven months of the year, which is 48.9% more than in the same period last year.
Ankara Street is being modernised in Ashgabat
28.08.2025The Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan has announced an international tender for the reconstruction of Ankara Street in Ashgabat. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal, citing the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. Applications from companies and organisations are being accepted through the Ministry's Marketing and Foreign Economic Relations Department. The deadline for submitting documents is 8 October 2025, address: Ashgabat, Archabil avenue, 84.
A new nature reserve is being established in western Turkmenistan
28.08.2025The Uly (Greater) and Kiçi (Lesser) Balkhan mountains in western Turkmenistan will be designated as protected areas. The new reserve will be created with its core in Uly Balkhan and nature reserves in Kiçi Balkhan and Southern Ustyurt. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The idea of protecting the Balkhan Mountains was first proposed in the 19th century after Grigory Karelin's expedition. Later, the region was studied by zoologists Mikhail Laptev and Geldi Shukurov. Modern research has confirmed the need to protect this unique ecosystem, which has been damaged by livestock grazing. According to scientists, the area is home to two species of amphibians, 28 species of reptiles, 174 species of birds and 45 species of mammals. These include the Central Asian leopard, bezoar goats, mountain rams, manuls and Turkmen caracals. However, the reduction in vegetation and food sources has led to the disappearance of a number of rare birds and a decline in the numbers of other species. The creation of the reserve will be part of Turkmenistan's National Forest Programme. At the same time, there are plans to expand the network of specially protected areas in the Dashoguz and Lebap velayats.
A new nature reserve is being established in western Turkmenistan
28.08.2025The Uly (Greater) and Kiçi (Lesser) Balkhan mountains in western Turkmenistan will be designated as protected areas. The new reserve will be created with its core in Uly Balkhan and nature reserves in Kiçi Balkhan and Southern Ustyurt. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The idea of protecting the Balkhan Mountains was first proposed in the 19th century after Grigory Karelin's expedition. Later, the region was studied by zoologists Mikhail Laptev and Geldi Shukurov. Modern research has confirmed the need to protect this unique ecosystem, which has been damaged by livestock grazing. According to scientists, the area is home to two species of amphibians, 28 species of reptiles, 174 species of birds and 45 species of mammals. These include the Central Asian leopard, bezoar goats, mountain rams, manuls and Turkmen caracals. However, the reduction in vegetation and food sources has led to the disappearance of a number of rare birds and a decline in the numbers of other species. The creation of the reserve will be part of Turkmenistan's National Forest Programme. At the same time, there are plans to expand the network of specially protected areas in the Dashoguz and Lebap velayats.
An ‘Antiplagiat’ programme has been created in Turkmenistan
26.08.2025Teachers and students at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University presented the ‘Antiplagiat’ (‘Anti-plagiarism’) software. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal with reference to the ‘Turkmenistan’ newspaper. This software is capable of analysing texts in Turkmen and other languages. The development has been certified by the State Intellectual Property Service of Turkmenistan. In addition, young researchers have created a programme for calculating energy consumption, which allows the operation of lighting devices to be controlled without expensive sensors and computing devices.
The process of obtaining a student visa has been simplified for citizens of Turkmenistan
25.08.2025From 20 August 2025, citizens of Turkmenistan will no longer need to make an appointment in advance to submit documents for a student visa to Turkey, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. To apply for a visa, you must provide a letter of admission from a Turkish university or other document confirming your student status. This innovation is intended to simplify and speed up the visa application process, making it more convenient for applicants from Turkmenistan. There are currently 209 universities in Turkey offering more than 45,000 educational programmes to foreign students.
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