Every period in history has a symbol that most clearly reflects the spirit of the people and the time, achievements and accomplishments of the society. Horses have long been the image that embodies the finest aspirations and high ideals of the Turkmen people. Ancient chronicles and numerous doctrinal sources testify to the fact that the ancient and world famous horse breeding center was located on the territory of present Turkmenistan.

On occasion of the 27th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, new medical facilities were put into operation in Kaahka Etrap.

The Mukams Palace and the Centre of Public Organizations hosted the presentation of the second book of Honoured Doctor of the number of foreign scientific and educational centres, Professor Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road”.

Dozens of families celebrate house warming parties on the threshold of the Independence Day in Dashoguz.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent congratulation cable to Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in regards to his re-election to the post of the Chairman of Liberal and Democratic Party of Japan.

On behalf of people and the Government of the country as well as personally, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent the cable of deep condolences to Secretary General of the Central Committee of Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyễn Phú Trọngin regards to untimely death of President of Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang.

“Desert race in Turkmenistan made a splash!” – this is one of several headlights of the news lines of big press agencies and international media, which informed about the finish of Amul – Hazar race and its results.

Those speaking during the 4th Caspian Media Forum held in Astrakhan, that the Turkmen delegation participates in, put forward an initiative to hold working meetings of the Caspian Editorial Office, a noncommercial association of TV media of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Astrakhan Region) in various littoral cities. One of such places could be, for example, the Avaza National tourism zone. According to many participants of the forum, they would like to visit Avaza. The excellent conditions for recreation and organization of international events of any level have been created in the young resort that becomes very popular these days.

Exhibition of economic achievements of Turkmenistan was opened in Ashgabat. Regular economic review, which is traditionally held by the Trade and Industrial Chamber prior the Independence Day, is to demonstrate impressive success of national economy.

Matches of zonal final of the Asian Football Confederation Cup, during which “Altyn Asyr” Club from Ashgabat met with «April 25» from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The match resulted in advantageous 2:2 score for Turkmen team.