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The German Embassy in Ashgabat announced the abolition of the possibility of filing an appeal against a visa refusal
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Turkmenistan reported on its website that the Federal Foreign Office of Germany has decided to abolish the possibility of filing an appeal against the rejection of visa applications worldwide from...

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Seychelles discussed bilateral cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles Sylvester Radegonde. As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Discuss Strategic Partnership in Phone Call
The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a telephone discussion on July 28 to advance their countries’ strategic partnership and coordinate on regional initiatives. Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and...

University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs will open in Turkmenistan on September 1
The International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs will open in Turkmenistan on September 1, the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. This was reported by the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan". The grand opening ceremony of the new...

In Turkmenistan, the Seydi oil refinery processed 269.4 thousand tons of oil in the first half of the year
The Seydi oil refinery in the Lebap Region of Turkmenistan processed 269,4 thousand tons of oil in the first half of 2025, increasing production volumes by 21,7% compared to the same period in 2024, the "Neutral Turkmenistan" newspaper reported....
A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign policy departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Seychelles
31 July 2025 84 A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign policy departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Seychelles On July 31, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of...

President of Turkmenistan checked readiness for UN conference in Avaza
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the Balkan velayat to check the readiness for holding the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. Deputy...

It is planned to admit over 27,500 students to universities and secondary vocational schools in Turkmenistan
The admission campaign for 2025 to higher and secondary vocational educational institutions of the country is successfully continuing in Ashgabat, Arkadag city and velayats of Turkmenistan. In the period from July 14 to July 27, documents were...

The Mejlis of Turkmenistan summed up the results of work for 7 months
A meeting was held in the Mejlis of Turkmenistan dedicated to the results of the work carried out in January-July of this year. It was noted that during this period, 14 laws of Turkmenistan were adopted, including the laws "On the approval and...

PM Oli to visit Turkmenistan for Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
PM KP Sharma Oli at TIA. (File photo) KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to visit Turkmenistan from August 2 to 8 to attend the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. Government spokesperson Prithvi Subba Gurung...

OSCE Ambassador to Ashgabat thanked Turkmenistan for contribution to strengthening security
On August 1, OSCE participating States celebrate a significant date – half a century since the signing of the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, which laid the foundations for the world’s largest regional security organization. This was stated by...

Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan transit cargo tops 1mn tons in 1H25
Transit cargo volumes between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have continued to grow, reaching over 1mn tons in the first half of 2025 and surpassing 2mn tons in 2024. Source: anewz The trend was highlighted during the 8th meeting of the Joint...

UNDP and Government of Turkmenistan Conclude Landmark Project on Seismic Risk Reduction
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in close partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan, has officially concluded the project “Strengthening National Capacity for Seismic Risk Assessment, Prevention and Response...

Turkmenistan Launches Data Exchange System With UNDP And Estonian Backing
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 28. Turkmenistan has officially launched an interdepartmental electronic data exchange system based on Estonia's X-Road platform as part of its broader efforts to advance the country's...

President of Turkmenistan Inspects Final Preparations for Major UN Conference in Awaza
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conducted a comprehensive working visit to the Balkan velayat on Wednesday, July 30, to personally ensure that all preparations are complete for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries...

At the initiative of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, a two-day campaign was held in Astana
In the city of Astana, a color image of the logo “2025 - International Year of Peace and Trust” was displayed on a monitor screen installed on the central embankment for two days. The action was initiated by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the...

PM Oli to attend UN LLDC Conference in Turkmenistan
Kathmandu, July 30: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will take part in the “Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)” Conference to be held in Turkmenistan on August 5-8, 2025. According to sources from Foreign...

There are seven forestry enterprises operating in Turkmenistan
The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan includes 7 forestry enterprises. These include: Ak Bugday forestry, established on February 19, 2018. It consists of 3 sections: Ak Bugday, Tejen and Serakhs. The...

The time for entrance exams to universities and vocational schools has begun in Turkmenistan
Today, the season of entrance examinations to higher educational institutions and secondary vocational educational institutions of pedagogical, medical and cultural profiles has started in Turkmenistan. Entrance exams are held directly in the...

Turkmenistan orchestra awarded “Golden Flag” at The World Orchestra Festival 2025
The closing ceremony of the World Orchestra Festival 2025 took place today in the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. Following the festival, by unanimous decision of the jury, the Youth Chamber Orchestra of Turkmenistan under the direction of...