16.02.2026
1821
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
1577
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
1510
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
1424
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
1312
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
2161
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
2336
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
2068
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.
16.02.2026
1609
The total amount of transactions at the SCRMET auctions exceeded 7 million 699 thousand USA dollars
Last week, 22 transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.
16.02.2026
1222
Prospects for strengthening Turkmen-Thailand cooperation discussed in Bangkok
On 11 February 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Thailand (with residence in Kuala Lumpur) M.Mashalov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr.Sihasak Phuangketkeow.