A concert of art masters of Uzbekistan took place in the Ashgabat "Tashkent" Park, UNDP donated another batch of insulin to Turkmenistan, the first comprehensive expedition to study mud volcanoes took place in Turkmenistan and other news
Turkmenistan
1.Events within the framework of the Days of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Turkmenistan continued in the capital’s "Tashkent" Park.The loud sounds of drums announced the start of the open-air concert.
Artists of the "Makom" ensemble named after Yunus Rajabi presented a rich musical program for residents of Ashgabat and guests of the capital, which included folk songs and melodies performed on traditional instruments.
2. UNDP handed over another batch of insulin worth 330 000 USD to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. The purchase of the drug took place with funding from the Government of Turkmenistan.
3. A large-scale scientific initiative has begun in Turkmenistan to include the unique mud volcanoes Akpatlavuk and Geokpatlavuk on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Recently, the first comprehensive expedition in this direction took place, bringing together the country's leading specialists.
4.The Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmammet Azadi received book publications as a gift from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ashgabat.
At the ceremony, representatives of the PRC diplomatic mission presented textbooks, teaching aids, dictionaries, collections of works and poems by outstanding Chinese poets to teachers of the Department of Oriental Languages and students studying in the specialty of Chinese language and literature.
5. Turkmenistan has launched the "Global Soil Doctors" Program, a farmer training initiative aimed at strengthening farmers' knowledge of sustainable soil management and providing support to meet the needs of rural communities.
6. On November 22, a two-day festival of Korean culture starts in Ashgabat. The event, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan, includes a free cultural program at the "Arkach" shopping and entertainment center and a gala concert at the Magtymguly Theater.
7.Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation Esen Aydogdyev met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to Turkmenistan with residence in Moscow Ricardo Martinez Vazquez.The Spanish Ambassador was familiarized with the main directions of the domestic and foreign policy of Turkmenistan, the constant priority of which was and remains broad international cooperation in the interests of peace.
8. In Turkmenistan, much attention is paid to teaching foreign languages in educational institutions. In this regard, the provision of textbooks and dictionaries for language courses always remains a focus. The “Turkish-Turkmen Dictionary” was recently published, which includes about 20,000 words and phrases actively used in modern Turkish.
World
9.On the eve of a significant date - the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War - the official logo of the anniversary celebration was presented.The graphic symbol reflects the historical significance of the event and combines a modern vision with the traditional elements of the Victory Day.
The logo will become the central visual element of all events dedicated to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in 2025.It will be used in the design of urban spaces, on commemorative materials and in media projects.
10. American actor and comedian Kalimar White has created an unusual service that allows company employees to anonymously voice complaints to their superiors through specially trained representatives. The service positions itself as a tool for creating a healthier work environment where every employee can be heard.
Sport
11.The Iranian team defeated the Kyrgyz team with a score of 3:2 in the match of the sixth round of the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament in the Asian zone.
The Iranian team, with 16 points, is confidently leading in group "A".The Kyrgyz team is in fifth place in the tournament table with three points.In a parallel match of group "A", the Uzbekistan team in Vientiane (Laos) minimally beat the DPRK team - 1:0.
Abbosbek Faizullaev scored the winning goal in the 44th minute.The Uzbekistan national team retains second position in group "A", which gives a direct ticket to the World Championships, which will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
12.Turkmen fighter Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is preparing for the most important fight in his career.On November 29 in Saudi Arabia, he will meet American Impa Kasanganay in the final fight of the PFL league, where the championship belt and a prize fund of 1 million USD will be at stake.
Yagshimuradov comes into this fight in excellent shape, riding an impressive six-fight winning streak.His most recent triumph came in August at PFL 8 in Hollywood, where he comfortably defeated Australian Rob Wilkinson by unanimous decision.