16.01.2026
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Meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan
On 16 January 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan Rana Abu Hijleh.
16.01.2026
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Russia–Turkmenistan: results of 2025 and new horizons of strategic partnership
Ivan Volynkin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan, held a briefing in Ashgabat at which the results of bilateral cooperation in 2025 were summed up and priorities for the near future were outlined.
16.01.2026
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Turkmenistan will host an annual comprehensive Olympiad for schoolchildren to mark International education day
The Institute of international relations of the Ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan will hold the IV Olympiad in history, mathematics, Turkmen, and English among schoolchildren across the country, dedicated to International education day.
16.01.2026
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English language trainings held at Magtymguly Turkmen State University with the participation of specialists from a British university
Magtymguly Turkmen State University was visited by representatives of the University of Westminster, United Kingdom — Andrew Linn, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, and Doctor of Philosophy Anastasia Bezborodova, research fellow.
16.01.2026
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In Ashgabat took place tour of the Mary velayat theatre
The State drama theatre named after Kemine, Mary velayat, presented the play «Muneçjim» (Stargazer) in the capital as part of a tour. The production by artistic director and director Ata Gullarov was shown on the stage of the Student theatre named after Mollanepes.
15.01.2026
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Annual scientific research competition among young people announced in Turkmenistan
The Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan have announced the holding of an annual competition of scientific works among the country’s youth.
15.01.2026
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Cultural event in Vienna marks the beginning of 2026: “Independent neutral Turkmenistan – the homeland of purposeful winged horses”
A cultural event marking the beginning of 2026 - “Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful winged horses” - was held in Vienna by the Embassy of Turkmenistan within the framework of the Turkic States Organization Cultural Week at the United Nations Center.
15.01.2026
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Registration for participants in the III International mathematical Olympiad among schoolchildren has begun in Turkmenistan
The Ministry of education of Turkmenistan announced the III International mathematical Olympiad among schoolchildren, which will be held in Ashgabat from the 8th to 13th of April of this year.
15.01.2026
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Bridges of culture: Iranian Ambassador visits State library of Turkmenistan
A meeting aimed at strengthening humanitarian ties between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran was held at the State library of the State cultural centre of Turkmenistan.
15.01.2026
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Ashgabat playbill: Ibsen’s play premiere, tour performances of Mary velayat theatre, and an exhibition of racehorses
In the coming weekend, Ashgabat’s cultural playbill offers a wide variety of events to suit every taste. This overview presents the most significant happenings not to be missed.