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Ashgabat Hosts “Ozone and Climate” Competition Award Ceremony
On October 3, Ashgabat hosted the final stage of the “Ozone and Climate” scientific and creative competition. The initiative was organized by the “Young Naturalist” public association in partnership with UNIDO and the UNDP, and timed to coincide with the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
The main goal of the event was to boost environmental awareness among school students, encourage scientific exploration, and promote creative thinking in solving global ecological issues. Students from grades 7 to 12 representing various schools across the capital took part by submitting demonstration models and project proposals focused on ozone protection and climate change mitigation.
Winners included:
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1st place: Team of students from School No. 55 – Ybrayym Hallyberdiyev, Akgul Akgaeva, Aysha Atayeva, and Stanislav Demidovsky.
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2nd place: Ahmet Akhmedov and Alyhan Agamyradov from School No. 15.
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3rd place: Gulnur Durdyyeva from School No. 34.
Merjen Akyeva, international relations expert at “Young Naturalist,” shared her impressions:
“The level of engagement and innovation displayed by the participants is truly inspiring. Their work shows a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.”
The winners received commemorative prizes and certificates of honor. All other participants were awarded official participation certificates.
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.
Workweek formats are as follows:
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Five-day workweek — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
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January 1 — New Year
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March 8 — International Women’s Day
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March 20 — Oraza Bayram
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March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
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May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
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May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
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September 27 — Independence Day
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October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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December 12 — International Neutrality Day
On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.
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