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16.02.2026
1834
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
1651
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
1400
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
2187
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.
12.02.2026
2295
The election campaign continues in Turkmenistan
These days, in our Fatherland, confidently following the path of progress and creation in the era of the Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state, in an atmosphere of widespread publicity and high civic engagement, one of the most important stages of the election campaign continues – the nomination of candidates for the elections scheduled for the 29th of March, 2026.
09.02.2026
2105
Rain expected amid warming temperatures in Turkmenistan
Warm but unstable weather has set in across Turkmenistan. Despite the pleasant rise in temperatures, meteorologists warn of an approaching rain front. During the week from February 9 to 15, precipitation is expected in most velayats of the country.
05.02.2026
2750
Seamstresses’ competition: a school of mastery and continuity of experience
During the year proclaimed “Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses,” cultural and public events and celebrations organized in Balkan velayat have been gaining increasing momentum. One such event was the velayat stage of the competition entitled “Hünärim bar – hormatym bar”, dedicated to the upcoming International Women’s Day. The competition, held in the building of “Türkmeniň ak öýi” in Balkanabat, was organized by the Central Council of the Union of Women of Turkmenistan and the National Center of Trade Unions of the country.
03.02.2026
2943
Regional stage of the “Hünärim bar – hormatym bar” competition held in Lebap velayat
The regional stage of the “Hünärim bar – hormatym bar” competition, announced by the Central Council of the Women’s Union of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the National Trade Union Center of Turkmenistan, was held recently in the “Bagt köşgi” building in Turkmenabat. The creative showcase brought together dozens of skilled craftswomen from all corners of the region who had previously won qualifying rounds.
02.02.2026
2739
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
2504
"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.