On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, the State Internet Provider, Türkmentelekom, and the City Telephone Network will launch a promotional campaign: from 5 to 31 October subscribers will be offered to connect to unlimited Internet under reduced tariffs.

Buildings of ""Ak öýi"", which in their manner are repeating the traditional shape of Turkmen white yurts, will be built in all velayat centers of Turkmenistan. Such an instruction was given by the President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the vice-premiers responsible for the regions of the country and to the khyakims of the velayats.

In Ashgabat, the Public Organizations Center hosted a presentation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's book ""Turkmenistan is the heart of the Great Silk Road"".

The President of Turkmenistan has signed a Decree on decorating the following citizens of Turkmenistan with the Order of Zenan Kalby for their big personal contribution to strengthening independence and sovereignty of Turkmenistan; enhancing the unity, integrity and moral principles of Turkmen society and every family; ensuring the continuity of the Turkmen nation’s spiritual roots and traditions; promoting cultural development; fostering respect to our national values, historical heritage, ancient customs and rites in young people, cultivating love for their native country and work; upbringing them in the spirit of courage and heroism; in recognition of their special fruitful public activities, impressive job performance and conscientious work as well as in celebration of the 26th anniversary of independence of neutral Turkmenistan:

Taking into consideration the great contribution to strengthening Turkmenistan’s independence, development of the national traditions and customs, consolidating the unity and solidarity of the native people, education of the younger generation, and for an exemplary life example, as well as on the occasion of 26th anniversary of the great independence of neutral Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan issued the Decree on conferring the title “People’s Honorable Elder” on the following citizens of the country:

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the list of holidays and memorial dates, celebrated in Turkmenistan without time off (if they fall on working days) is approved:

With the aim to continue the development of free market relations in the economy of Turkmenistan as well as to regulate prices for gas, electricity, housing and communal, transport and communications services for all users, the President of Turkmenistan has signed a decree, which establishes the following charges for natural gas (inclusive of VAT) as from November 1, 2017:

It was published a next issue of the magazine “Milli goşun” (“National Army”), edited by the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan. The issue was dedicated to the “Ashgabat 2017” Games, held in September, which were participated by the Turkmen champions, who won many medals of various denominations.

The opening ceremony of «Nowruz ýaýlasynyň ak öýi» facility was held in Ak Bugday etrap of Ahal Velayat with participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The road from Ashgabat to the place of event was lined up with yurts where scenes of rural life were played and everything spoke of the coming celebration. Celebration atmosphere was highlighted by national music, numerous people were greeting the Head of the State and other participants of the ceremony.

In the Mukam palace an awarding ceremony of workers of culture and art in which bestowal of honorary titles and awarding of creative specialists - winners of the competition of the President of Turkmenistan «Türkmeniň Altyn asyry» took place.