On July 23, 2021, representatives of the Ramsar Regional Initiative for Central Asia (RRI-CA) participating nations held a meeting entitled ‘Wetlands: The Cradle of Biodiversity in Central Asia’ to review the RRI-CA’s overall performance over the last five years in the countries, parties to the international treaty. The event was held in an online format because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting featured reports on the efforts made in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan t...

The other day in Serbia ended an international tournament organized by the Serbian Chess Federation - International OPEN "Paracin 2021". Chess players from different countries competed in two categories - in "A" the strongest athletes fought for prizes, and in "B" - amateurs of this sport. The Turkmen chess player Meilis Annaberdiyev took part in the international festival in category “A” among 180 athletes from forty countries. They played according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. Meilis wo...

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the world’s first standard on accessible tourism, ISO 21902 Tourism and related services – Accessible tourism for all – Requirements and recommendations. The UNE-ISO 21902 standard offers guidelines to ensure equal access to tourism for all. For example, in their written communications, tourism establishments must use clear and simple language following a logical sequence, with images and graphic symbols where appropriate,...

Musical genius of the Baroque era, Italian composer and violin virtuoso Antonio Vivaldi left more than 40 magnificent operas, oratorios, cantatas, instrumental concerts to descendants. One of his most famous works is the Seasons cycle, composed in 1725. In 2012, a modern version of this work appeared. German-born British composer Max Richter presented recomposed version of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. The string orchestra of Takhir Ataev will perform a concert, in the framework of which Viv...

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Cabinet Deputy Chairmen, Mejlis Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh, members of the State Security Council, heads of some ministries and sectoral departments. They discussed necessary measures to prepare for a worthy celebration of significant dates, further improve the country’s legal base, develop draft laws in some areas, as well as widely promote the humane domestic...

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has become acquainted with project designs for different buildings and facilities soon-to-be-built in Ashgabat.  The head of state arrived at the Ruhyet Palace to examine the project designs.   The presentation of projects of the Ashgabat Redevelopment Program’s next stage is an important part of the massive efforts aimed at the Turkmen capital’s comprehensive development. Among those in attendance were the Mejlis Chairperson, Deputy Chairman of t...

Within the framework of the joint program of the Government of Turkmenistan and the UN "Improving the social protection system by introducing inclusive quality social services at the local level", training is being conducted in Turkmenistan to improve family skills according to the methodology of the "Close-knit Family" program.  The program helps parents understand the sides that need to be strengthened to overcome difficulties, offers effective ways to raise children and show their love for...