16.02.2026
2401
The award was given to the best etrap by all indicators in 2025
Today, in the northern region of the country, a ceremony was held to award a cash prize of 1 million USA dollars to the Koneurgench etrap, which achieved the best performance by the end of 2025. The solemn event was organised in the town of Bitaraplyk, which was opened in the International year of peace and trust.
16.02.2026
1677
High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy started in Ashgabat
Today, the capital "Ýyldyz" hotel hosted the opening of the international seminar «High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy». The organisation of this large-scale event again attested to the triumph of the creative foreign policy of our country based on principles of positive neutrality and humanism.
16.02.2026
2098
Celebrations in honor of the world-famous group “Galkynyş” held in the Balkan velayat
At an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on February 13 of this year, the President of the country noted that a Program of Events in the Field of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports had been developed in honor of the 2026 motto: “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses.”
16.02.2026
1756
Temperatures above +20°C expected in Turkmenistan
From February 16 to 22, changeable weather is expected across Turkmenistan. Short-term rain is possible at the beginning of the week. During the daytime, temperatures will exceed +20°C and higher.
16.02.2026
1680
The Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan hosted a reception in honor of the Emperor’s Birthday
A formal reception was held in Ashgabat, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan to celebrate the Birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.
16.02.2026
1616
Concert of the Rovshen Nepesov orchestra «Music is the soul of cinema»
A concert «Music is the soul of cinema» was held in the «Vatan» cinema concert hall, where once again the musicians of the Rovshen Nepesov orchestra delighted the Ashgabat audience and guests of the capital with wonderful music from Turkish television series.
16.02.2026
1508
High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy opened in Ashgabat
On February 16, 2026, the opening ceremony of the High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the WHO, took place at the Yyldyz Hotel.
16.02.2026
2518
The first Olympiad on plant protection among university students will be held in Turkmenistan
The Turkmen agricultural institute will hold I Internet-Olympiad on plant protection among students of higher educational institutions of Turkmenistan.
16.02.2026
2629
President of Turkmenistan received the Director of the WHO Regional Office for Europe
On February 16, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Director of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe Hans Kluge, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit.
16.02.2026
2314
The visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the United States of America started
The visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the United States of America started.