The President of Turkmenistan congratulated compatriots on World Health Day, the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan arrived on a visit to Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan's GDP grew by 6,3% in the first quarter of 2025 and other news
Turkmenistan
1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated his compatriots on World Health Day. "World Health Day occupies a special place in the national calendar, affirming the high ideals of friendship and peace, sports and humanism and symbolizing the unity and cohesion of society. Therefore, on the warm days of spring, this holiday is widely and with great enthusiasm celebrated in our beloved Fatherland," the head of state noted.
2. On the morning of April 7, a mass bike ride dedicated to World Health Day took place in Ashgabat. Foreign diplomats also took part in the sporting event, which was headed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The cyclists' route ran from the Health Path along Archabil avenue, then north from the roundabout at the intersection of Archabil and Bitarap Turkmenistan avenues, along Bitarap Turkmenistan avenue to the Ruhiyet Palace.
3. In the first three months of 2025, Turkmenistan's economy demonstrated steady growth - the gross domestic product increased by 6,3% compared to the same period last year. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamyrat Geldimyradov presented a report on macroeconomic indicators at a regular government meeting. According to the report, positive dynamics are observed in all key sectors of the economy.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89702/vvp-turkmenistana-vyros-na-63-v-pervom-kvartale-2025-goda
4. The state concern "Türkmennebit" exceeded the planned oil production figures by 7,1% for January-March 2025. This was announced by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Amanov during a regular government meeting. According to the presented report, the country's fuel and energy sector demonstrated positive dynamics in all key areas.
5. The Head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation Ramzan Kadyrov sent a congratulatory message to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the Oraza holiday. "With all my heart, I wish that the Almighty accepts all our fasts, prayers and good deeds performed in the holy month of Oraza, strengthens the fraternal ties between people and unites us in good deeds," the message says.
6. The working visit of the Turkmen delegation led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova to Uzbekistan has begun. The Turkmen delegation is taking part in the 150th Anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIP), which is being held in Tashkent from April 5 to 9. The forum is attended by parliamentarians from almost 140 countries, as well as members of delegations from 50 international organizations.
World
1. "Minecraft in Cinema" set a 2025 record by grossing 301 million USD worldwide in its first weekend, including 157 million USD in the U.S. The film, featuring a star-studded cast of Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge, brought in 58 million USD on its first day in North America alone. Thanks to such a strong start, the film adaptation of the famous computer game is expected to enter the top thirty most successful film debuts in the American box office. The result significantly exceeded the expectations of experts, who predicted total box office receipts of only 70-80 million USD for the entire U.S. release.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89700/film-minecraft-v-kino-bet-rekordy-2025-goda-po-kassovym-sboram
2. According to the latest data, the death toll from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar has reached 3564 people. According to official information, 5012 people were injured in the natural disaster that occurred on March 28. Another 210 people are missing. The earthquake caused serious damage to the country's infrastructure. Rescue and search operations are ongoing in the affected regions. International organizations and neighboring countries are offering assistance to Myanmar in eliminating the consequences of the disaster.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89685/chislo-zhertv-zemletryaseniya-v-myanme-prevysilo-3500-chelovek
Sport
1. Four-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Alexei Nemov shared warm impressions of his trip to Ashgabat and participation in the International Conference “Year of Peace and Trust: Development of International Activities for Children”, which took place on March 29 in the city of Arkadag. “The trip to Ashgabat left the warmest impressions. I was glad to meet with representatives of the sports community, discuss important topics and exchange opinions,” the famous Russian gymnast wrote on his Telegram channel. It should be noted that during the trip, Nemov held meetings with the Chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Physical Culture and Sports Allaberdi Saparov and the head of the Gymnastics Federation of Turkmenistan Dovran Chagylov.
2. Washington Capitals forward, Russian Alexander Ovechkin surpassed the legendary sniper record of Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky, scoring his 895th goal in the NHL. This happened in an away game against the New York Islanders on Sunday. Thus, Ovechkin set a new record. The famous Canadian forward Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed the Great One, scored his last, 894th goal in the regular championships in 1999. For 26 years, no one could come close to his historical record, which was called "eternal".
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89695/ovechkin-pobil-rekord-gretcki-zabrosiv-895yu-shaibu-v-nhl
