A meeting between the leadership of Turkmenistan’s State Service for Maritime and River Transport, the administration of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, and a European Union delegation led by Charlotte Adrian was held on March 27, 2026, at the port. The sides discussed the effective use of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor’s potential and further strengthening the port’s strategic role. According to the State Service for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan, the European de...

Turkmen mixed martial artist Abbas Abbasov will compete on April 17 within the framework of the LFA 231 (Legacy Fighting Alliance) tournament at the Mystic Showroom in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Abbasov's current professional record stands at five wins and one loss. He's confident that a few more successful performances will pave the way for him to join the UFC, the world's largest mixed martial arts promotion. A native of Turkmenistan and a former multiple-time national judo champion, he move...

In Turkmenistan, on March 29 at 19:00, voting concluded to elect members of the Halk Maslahaty of the newly formed etraps, as well as to replace the deputies of the country's Mejlis who had resigned early, members of the velayat, etrap, city Halk Maslahaty and Gengeshes. According to the Central Election Commission's website, voter turnout was as follows: 91,14% for the elections of members of the People's Councils of the newly formed etraps; 92,26% for the elections of deputies of th...

Deputy Prime Minister B. Seidova reported on the procedure for the main events and opening of social and cultural facilities planned for April in Turkmenistan at a government meeting. Various events and celebrations are planned for the coming month, including forums, exhibitions, creative meetings, educational events and competitions in honor of the 2026 motto "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan - the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses," the 35th anniversary of the sacred independence of the...

Turkmenistan’s Minister of Education, Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, held a series of meetings at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on March 25 to discuss the development of international cooperation in education, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan reported. During talks with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, the sides reviewed the current state and prospects of cooperation, focusing on ensuring equal access to quality education, digital transformation and the integration of artificial in...

The spring horse racing season has kicked off in Ashgabat. The opening ceremony took place at the capital's equestrian complex and featured festive performances and cultural events, according to the Turkmenistan newspaper. On the first day of competition, spectators watched ten races over distances ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters. The Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan enjoyed the greatest success: its horses won five of the ten races. Bellidag opened the scori...

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Bahar Seyidova on Friday briefed the government on preparations for the upcoming international tourism exhibition and conference Turkmentravel — 2026. According to official Turkmen media, the event is scheduled for April in Ashgabat. The forum, organized with support from the World Tourism Organization, will include seminars, roundtable discussions, and a scientific-practical conference. Seyidova noted that registration for for...