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ASHGABAT (TCA) — Turkmenistan is opening its first shelter for stray cats and dogs as the country prepares to host a major international athletic competition — the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, which will be held in the Turkmen capital Ashgabat from September 17 to 27, RFE/RL's Turkmen Service reports. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — Authorities in Turkmenistan have banned sales of alcohol in the capital, Ashgabat, ahead of the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) to be held here in September, RFE/RL's Turkmen Service reported. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — Turkmenistan has put its military and law enforcement agencies on high alert for the period from August 17 until September 27, as the country is preparing and will host the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reported. President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov signed a resolution ordering law enforcement and military agencies to carry out intensified mode of their work for provision of high-level security and public order, protection of the state border, prevention of crimes and illegal acts related to migration during the organization and holding of the Games. At the special session of the State Security Council on August 15, Berdymukhammedov said that the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games will kick off on September 17. Visits of numerous high-ranking guests, heads of state, representatives of international organizations and other officials are expected during this period. Turkmenistan, as the host of Ashgabat 2017 Games, has to provide absolute safety during the events. In this regards, a high alert mode of work of military and law enforcement departments is announced from August 17 to September 27, when the Games will end. All security forces are to work in a 24/7 mode, the president said, adding that the borders have to be closed, visa issuances are to be limited and customs mode is to be intensified. In addition, exit and entry permits are to be given to people travelling on private and social affairs as well as for participation in previously agreed international events, the president said. All international exhibitions and events planned to be held in Ashgabat in this period are to be postponed to other dates. The 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games is the largest sports event Turkmenistan has ever hosted.
ASHGABAT (TCA) — A total of 200 new Hyundai New Super Aero City buses (Korea) and 100 Toyota Corolla taxi cars (Japan) have started to run in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, as the country prepares for hosting a major international sports event in September — the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reported. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — On July 1 the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat kicks off its seventh annual Summer Film Screenings, featuring three recent American blockbusters. The films will be shown in July at theaters in Turkmenistan’s cities of Ashgabat, Balkanabat, Dashoguz, Mary, Turkmenbashi, and Turkmenabat. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan is sponsoring a screening of independent documentary films on Sunday, April 16, at Ashgabat Cinema, featuring three critically-acclaimed movies, and followed by a Q&A with American film experts. Continue reading
