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02.02.2026
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Warming and precipitation: weather forecast for Turkmenistan for the week
In early February, a slight warming is expected in Turkmenistan, which will last for several days. From the middle of the week, precipitation is likely across a significant part of the country.
31.01.2026
582
"Bagy-bossan Watanym!" creative contest announced
The "Young Naturalist" public organization, in collaboration with the editorial board of the "Watan" newspaper, has announced a creative contest titled "Bagy-bossan Watanym!" (My Homeland is a Flowering Garden!). The event is dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence.
31.01.2026
735
Turkmenistan begins preparations for the Year of International Law: a large-scale Action Plan approved
At a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held via the digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved an Action Plan for preparations to hold the Year of International Law in 2028. This initiative, previously put forward by the head of state from the rostrum of the United Nations, is intended to strengthen the legal foundations of global peace and security.
28.01.2026
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As part of the second phase of development in the city of Arkadag, more than 220 new facilities will be built with digital standards
National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting dedicated to the implementation of the second stage of the «smart city» development. The focus was on large-scale construction of social and cultural facilities and the integration of advanced technologies.
28.01.2026
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Ceremonial opening of new residential buildings in the coastal city of Turkmenbashi
In the new year of 2026, held under the motto “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses,” the festive events dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day have taken on special grandeur. A vivid confirmation of this was the ceremonial opening of two four-storey residential buildings, each designed for 24 families, intended for employees of the Police Department of Balkan velayat of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan.
26.01.2026
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Unsettled warmth and precipitation forecast in Turkmenistan
From January 26 to February 1, variable weather is expected across Turkmenistan. At the beginning of the week, above-freezing air temperatures are forecast.
26.01.2026
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A ceremonial opening of a new administrative building complex held in Esenguly etrap
In 2026, declared under the motto “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan—the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses,” ceremonial openings of new buildings and facilities are being held in Balkan velayat in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day.
26.01.2026
928
Our contemporary − holder of two Orders of the Red Star
The Order of the Red Star was awarded to outstanding soldiers for military exploits and courage demonstrated in defence of the Fatherland. There are many people in Turkmenistan who have been awarded this order. As a rule, these are soldiers of the Great Victory.
26.01.2026
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Dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day
The celebration of Defender of the Fatherland Day, which is annually accompanied by ceremonial events, coincides with the first winter days of 2026—a year held under the motto “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan—the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses.”
26.01.2026
522
For Defender of the Fatherland Day - a residential building as a gift to customs officers
In 2026, which is celebrated under the motto «Independent neutral Turkmenistan – the homeland of purposeful winged horses», celebratory events organised in honour of Defenders of the Fatherland Day will take on profound meaning and special significance in all corners of the Balkan velayat.