People
24.02.2026
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Celebrations honoring the “Galkynyş” National Equestrian Games Group in Lebap velayat
Akhal-Teke horses, one of the greatest elements of the Turkmen people’s national heritage passed down from generation to generation, have become a symbol of high spirit and a treasure of the nation, earning worldwide recognition in the era of the Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state.
23.02.2026
401
Rains are returning to Turkmenistan
Cloudy weather will settle over Turkmenistan this week. A change in air masses will bring a slight drop in temperatures and rainfall to the country.
22.02.2026
604
Winners of the velayat stage of the “Woman of the Year” competition announced in Lebap
The regional stage of the “Woman of the Year” competition, announced by the Central Council of the Women’s Union of Turkmenistan, was held at the “Bagt köşgi” Celebration Center in the city of Turkmenabat. The event was organized with the aim of enhancing the activity and prestige of women who occupy a special place in the cohesive society of our independent and neutral Motherland in the era of the Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state.
21.02.2026
632
Preparations for the elections – nomination of candidates continues
Preparations are gaining momentum for the elections of members of the Halk Maslahaty in the newly established etraps of the country’s velayats, as well as for the election of deputies to replace those who have departed early from the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, members of velayat, etrap and city Halk Maslahaty, and Gengeshes. The elections are scheduled to take place on March 29, 2026.
20.02.2026
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Celebrations dedicated to the «Galkynyş» national equestrian games Group were held in Daşoguz velayat
A solemn welcoming ceremony for the world-famous «Galkynyş» national equestrian games Group took place in Daşoguz velayat.
18.02.2026
1069
Oksana Domenti (WHO): Turkmenistan is an active participant in global medical diplomacy
The international seminar «High-level dialogue on global health diplomacy», which opened at the «Ýyldyz» hotel, marked an important milestone in the implementation of the country's foreign policy. The event once again reaffirmed the commitment of Turkmenistan to the principles of positive neutrality and humanism, creating a platform for consolidating the efforts of the global community.
16.02.2026
1302
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
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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
1017
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.
14.02.2026
1361
Turkmenistan Enters the Year of “Winged Horses” with New Ambitious Goals
At an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on February 13, the results of 2025 were summarized and a large-scale development plan for 2026 was approved, to be carried out under a symbolic motto.