The main New Year Tree of the country was lit up with bright light of colourful garlands on the square in front of Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, having announced that New Year 2019 is coming soon.

All conditions have been made in 14 children health improving centres of Gyokdere and five children centres in the velayats to welcome children during winter holidays on January 2 – 11.

Three four-storey residential buildings have been opened in Dashoguz. The building were erected along Shagadam Street and became the part of new living estate, which is under construction in this district. There were the opening ceremonies of other three similar multi-apartment buildings recently.

Opening ceremony of comfortable residential building was held in Balkan Velayat. It was built by specialists of Balkanneftegazstroy trust in one of new districts of administration centre of western region.

Two new medical clinics that were opened in administration centre of Kaahka etrap and Hurmantgeokche village of Gyoktepe etrap have become an excellent gift for residents of Ahal Velayat.

During video conference session on December 10, Turkmen leader focused on the quality of work of national television and radio, the President noted that in addition to presentation of the information, this sphere has important function in the state. Together with cultural, educational and other purposes of its activity, it makes certain effect on the population. Relevant principles are promoted, one or another political, moral and life visions are asserted, concepts of spiritual values and the world are explained via TV and radio broadcasting.

Action of destruction of narcotic drugs and counterfeit cigarettes was held next to Bagabat settlement of Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal Velayat. It was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan, State Coordination Commission on Combating Drug Addiction under the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Interior of the country.

Presentation of new issues of Galkynysh magazine, which is published in English, German and Russian languages with the support of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria, will be held in the International University of Humanitarian Studies and Development on December 8 under events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Austrian – Turkmen Society. The issues is dedicated to slogan “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road”.

Architectural exhibition organized by the Ministry of COnsruction and Architecture was opened in the exhibition hall of the State Art Academy. Students and lecturers of profile universities, State Art Academy, members of the Union of Architects of Turkmenistan, the UIET as well as professional art studios presented their works at the exhibition.

Foundations laying ceremonies of «Türkmeniň ak öýi» buildings was held in in administrative centres of Balkan, Dashoguz and Lebap Velayats. Magnificent constructions of original architecture in the shape of Turkmen ‘yurta’ are designated for big ceremonies and cultural events.