Steady efforts are being made at the Kaplankyr State Nature Reserve to conserve native wildlife and enhance biodiversity. Some animals that are found in the north of Turkmenistan live here in open-air enclosures under the watchful eye of specialists. In particular, the Nature Reserve is home to goitered gazelles, argali, hares, pheasants, to name just a few. Animals and birds are kept well supplied with their typical natural food and are provided with a safe and suitable environment that allows...

Subterranean Biology, an international journal of the International Society for Subterranean Biology (SIBIOS-ISSB), has published the results of the studies carried out in 2018 by scientists in the Kaptarkhan Cave at the foot of the Koytendag Range. We asked Shaniyaz Mengliev, the head of the Scientific Department of the Koytendag State Nature Reserve, who participated in the studies of the underground labyrinths, to tell us about it: – International surveys were conducted for several years t...

The Institut Français in Turkmenistan has officially announced and launched the 2021 Francophonie Competition, an annual creative contest for all French language lovers. The competition is traditionally held as part of International Francophonie Day, cerebrated on March 20. It is a wonderful and big celebration that unites all French speakers across the world, and those who learn, love and are fascinated by the French language.  The Francophonie Competition in our country is open to studen...

On February 18, 2021, the Scientific Conference dedicated to the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan “The Diplomacy of Turkmenistan – Its Past, Its Present and Its Future” was held in the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Conference was accompanied by an Exhibition timed to the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan and dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Independence and 25th anniversary of permanent Neutrality of Turkmenis...

Headscarves and shawls hold special importance among the Turkmen nation’s unique, world-renowned crafts, which are a source of national pride and identity. The colorful diversity of headscarves pales in comparison with what Turkmen women have created as part of the traditional bridal attire. It is a homespun düýpli gyňaç headscarf (a shawl, to be more precise). It is the largest of all and the most beautifully expressive. Back in the past, these richly patterned masterpieces added a finishing to...

On February 15, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), together with the Country Office of the World Health Organization (WHO), held an online briefing for media to discuss the achievements of Turkmenistan in the implementation of the Country Preparedness and Response Plan to the pandemic. Mass media representatives took part in the event aimed at raising the awareness of journalists on preparing messages on the prevention of infectious diseases. UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan...

Intensive preparations are well underway in Turkmenistan for the election of Khalk Maslakhaty members of the Milli Gengesh (National Council). In accordance with the electoral legislation, the nomination of candidates opened on February 6. Velayat, etrap, and city khalk maslakhaty are currently holding meetings to select and nominate their candidates.   Under the procedure established by the legislation, political parties and citizen groups may put up Khalk Maslakhaty candidates through their...