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Top 3 best water parks in Asia

«7/24. tm» №27 (214), 01.07.2024 These parks are known for their extensive and diverse attractions, making them top destinations for water park enthusiasts in Asia.

European Immunization Week

«Türkmenistan Sport», № 2 (22), 2024 European Immunization Week – the annual initiative which has become popular and significant — is held from 22 to 28 April 2024. Together with Turkmenistan, 180 countries on all the continents are celebrating it. Every year in the final week of April, various activities and events are held for one week to raise awareness among the population and the public about the benefits of immunization as a vital tool of preventing communicable diseases.

French chefs rustle up gourmet treats for athletes at Paris Olympics

«Türkmenistan Sport», № 2 (22), 2024 In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure.

Arkadag City – an Embodiment of Cities of the Future

President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV: The inauguration of smart Arkadag City, built on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, with a modern integrated infrastructure is an important step to further improve the standard and quality of life of the people. A year ago, on June 29, the international presentation of the new city of Arkadag took place in a solemn and festive atmosphere. The participation of esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, government members, heads of government agencies, representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations, accredited to Turkmenistan, and numerous foreign guests invited to the celebration emphasised the special significance of this event. Arkadag City received the status of a special purpose city and became a kind of visiting card of Turkmenistan and a symbol of large-scale endeavours of the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State. The NT editorial staff devotes a special report to the special date – the first anniversary of Arkadag City.

Tips for staying safe during hot weather

«7/24. tm» №26 (213), 24.06.2024 The Turkmen summer does not favour us with cool weather, and the thermometer creeps up every day. High temperatures are forecast in the coming days. On such days, do not forget about the rules that will help you stay safe during hot weather.

Students develop their practical skills

«7/24. tm» №26 (213), 24.06.2024 The season of summer school holidays — most beloved by children — continues. There are more than two months ahead of a serene holiday, which many of children prefer to spend in the company of friends in the lap of majestic nature, which means at ultra-modern children’s recreation centres located in different regions of our country.

May Your Holiday be Blessed

It was with these words that the holy Kurban Bayramy (Eid al-Adha), a holiday especially revered and expected by all Muslims that our country was celebrating for three days, ended. In his Address to the people of Turkmenistan on this significant event, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expresses his sincere wish that this wonderful holiday that has been embodying the ideals of goodness and humanism goodwill, spiritual purity and mercy since ancient times will bring wellbeing to our prosperous Motherland and people and raise our pride in a happy life in the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State. The philosophical and literary work The Meaning of My Life by our wise Hero-Arkadag contains the chapter entitled “Celebrations, holidays and spiritual roots”, in which Kurban Bayramy is given a special place. In particular, the author notes, “Kurban Bayramy that begins on the 10th day of the month of Kurban is associated with human sacrifice, as the name suggests...”

Transport Diplomacy in Development

In the North — South direction More than 200 representatives of specialised associations and government bodies, private transport and logistics companies, cargo owners, shipowners and shipbuilders from Russia, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan and other countries took part in the III International Forum “Transport Logistics of the Caspian Region”, which was held in Astrakhan on April 23–25 this year. Turkmenistan was represented by the Director General and Head of the Merchant Marine Fleet, the Deputy Department Head and a specialist from OJSC Demirýollary.

Cycling around the world

«7/24. tm» №24 (211), 10.06.2024 At the initiative of the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan in foreign countries, World Bicycle Day was marked with mass bicycle rides and sporting events. They took place on June 1-3. Addressing the participants of the sports actions, the heads of diplomatic missions emphasised that sports diplomacy is an important component of the foreign policy strategy of the President of Turkmenistan aimed at strengthening peace and good neighbourliness, boosting international cooperation in sports, promoting a healthy lifestyle and building an environmental culture.

The conference called «Your name is in our hearts, Pyragy»

Every day of the country under the leadership of our Esteemed President is devoted to historical events and festivals. In the year «Magtymguly Pyragy» in honor of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Pyragy, the monument of the wise poet and the «Magtymguly Pyragy» cultural-park complex at the foot of the beautiful mountain of Kopetdag testify to this. Another good news for our country is the book of his selected works called «Magtymguly», which is a gift to our people. Today, the presentation of this book continues on a wide scale in all sectors.

Ceremony of Awarding Art Contest Winners Takes Place in Ashgabat

The closing and award ceremony of the art contest “Biz – Arkadag Serdarly Watanyň bagtyýar nesilleri”, announced by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship, took place at the Maslahat Kösgi Palace to mark International Children’s Day that is widely and solemnly celebrated in Turkmenistan. The art contest, aimed at instilling a sense of patriotism in children, encouraging them to engage in arts, developing their artistic talents and expanding their worldview, featured the works reflecting their love of the Motherland, homeland, family values, beautiful nature and national heritage.

“Turkmenistan – the Country of Happy Children”

Under this motto, a festive conference timed to coincide with International Children’s Day was held at the Scientific and Clinical Centre for Maternal and Child Health. In the conference, heads and representatives of the Ministry and institutions of domestic healthcare, the Myrat Garriyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan and UN agencies accredited to our country took part. The honorary guests of the celebration were children under the patronage of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship, who completed the necessary courses of treatment and restored their health. On this festive day, young Turkmen citizens, accompanied by their parents, arrived in the capital from all velayats of the country.

Happy Vacations Have Started

The Bagtyýarlyk Children’s Health Centre of the hyakimlik of the city of Turkmenabat welcomed the first group of schoolchildren. Children from all etraps and cities of the Lebap velayat from six to fourteen years old will enjoy interesting events, excursions to museums, historical monuments and beautiful places of the velayat. The administration, educators and technical staff of the Centre prepared thoroughly for the reception of the children. All twenty days of the first shift are scheduled to the minute. Experienced teachers were selected to work at the Centre, whose work plans include interesting educational and interactive games, competitions, sports and other events. Meetings with representatives of public organisations, who hold conversations with children on different topics every season, are also planned.

International Universal Exhibition “White City — Ashgabat”

The XXIII International Universal Exhibition entitled “White City – Ashgabat” was held in the capital, demonstrating achievements, accumulated work experience and prospects in the field of urban planning, architecture and the formation of urban infrastructure in modern Turkmenistan. The organisers of the show – the hyakimlik of Ashgabat and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the country – offer the widest range of topics of interest for mutually beneficial international cooperation. Among them are construction, electric power, the processing and light industries, design and everything that is included in the concept of urban life.

In Every Drawing is Love of the Motherland

An exhibition of children’s drawings was held at the Centre for Public Organisations of Turkmenistan, which aroused great interest among schoolchildren, students and representatives of the older generation. These were creative works that reached the finals, passing the qualifying rounds at the etrap and velayat, Ashgabat and Arkadag levels and were submitted to the competition “Biz – Arkadag Serdarly Watanyň bagtyýar nesilleri”. The creative competition was organised under the patronage of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship with the aim of identifying talented youth and encouraging their creative abilities.

Constitution and State Flag – Sacred Symbols of the Motherland

The President of Turkmenistan Attends the Festive Ceremonies On the occasion of the double holiday – the Day of the Constitution and the State Flag of Turkmenistan, flower-laying ceremonies were held with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Constitution Monument and the Main Flag of the country in the capital.

Forum “Türkmen-Hytaý zenanlarynyň dünýäsi” Held in Ashgabat

The capital hosted a Forum entitled “Türkmen-Hytaý zenanlarynyň dünýäsi” with the participation of a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shen Yueyue, who had arrived in our country to participate in the festive events marking the 300th birth anniversary of the great classic poet of the Turkmen people Magtymguly Pyragy. Before the start of the work of the forum at the Maslahat Köşgi Palace, the spouse of National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova greeted the guest of honour.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkmenistan

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ashgabat and expressed condolences to representatives of the neighbouring country. Hero-Arkadag conveyed words of sincere empathy and support at this difficult moment to the relatives and friends of the victims. Arriving at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan talked with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ali Mojtaba Ruzbekhani.

The Truman Show and Dead Poets Society Director to receive Honorary Golden Lion

«7/24. tm» №21 (208), 20.05.2024 Australian director Peter Weir will receive the honorary Golden Lion at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Variety reports referring to the official website of the prestigious film festival.

Nemo from Switzerland wins Eurovision 2024

«7/24. tm» №21 (208), 20.05.2024 The winner of the Eurovision Song Contest is 24-year-old Nemo from Switzerland with the song The Code.