President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov signed the relevant Ukaz. As the text of the document says, in order to create favorable conditions for the celebration of the Victory Day and the population rest, a day off from Sunday - May 7 is moved to Monday - May 8, 2017. All institutions, enterprises and organizations, regardless of the form of ownership, are required to ensure the fulfillment of the Ukaz.

The 21st International Specialized Exhibition ""Mass Media in Belarus"", which brought together representatives of almost 400 news agencies, editorial offices of printed publications, publishing houses, TV channels and radio stations, continues its work. Mass media from other countries, including Turkmenistan, were also invited to participate in the exhibition.

In Ashkhabad the month for combat of tobacco smoking has been given a start. In the action directed to the preservation and strengthening of public health, representatives of departments, khyakimlik of the capital, public organisations and the youth have taken part.

At the 51st International Mendeleev Olympiad in Chemistry, held on April 23-30 in the Kazakh capital, Turkmen schoolchildren won silver and bronze medals.

Opening ceremony of new modern facility of equestrian sphere – International Quarantine Centre in Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal Velayat, is timed to the Turkmen Horse Day.

Akhal-Teke Horse Complex hosted an exhibition of the best Akhal-Teke horses. One by one, 10 recognized best Akhal-Teke hourses from Ashkhabad, Akhal, Balkan, Lebap, Dashoguz and Mary velayats came to the observation deck.

On May 16, the 20th conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World will be held in Ashgabat. At the next meeting on the eve of the Day of the Constitution of Turkmenistan and poetry of Makhtumkuli Fragi, the tasks related to further improvement of the Association's activities in accordance with the requirements of the time will be discussed.

The construction of a complex of buildings and facilities of the Institute of Communal Services for 2 thousand places is being carried out at an accelerated pace. Construction and installation works have been completed, marble cladding, installation of equipment and landscaping are on the way.

In Ashgabat, a new automobile tunnel was opened under thecircular junction at the crossing of ""10 ýyl Abadançylyk"" avenue and Nurmuhammed Andalib Street.

The stands were full with numerous connoisseurs of ahalteke horses. There were delegates of international forums, which annually bring together the equestrian specialists and experts in Ashgabat, like VII session of International Ahalteke Horse Association, International Exhibition and Fair and International IX International Scientific Conference “Turkmen Horse and the World’s Art of Horse Breeding” timed to the Turkmen Horse Day.