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City of Arkadag Honored with EAPO’s Top Award for Innovation and Patent Development
Arkadag has received the prestigious V.I. Blinnikov Gold Medal from the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), recognizing the city’s outstanding contribution to innovation, invention, and intellectual property development.
The award ceremony took place on October 16 in Arkadag during the 47th session of the EAPO Administrative Council, which was held in Ashgabat with delegates from all eight member countries.
Before the event, foreign guests toured the city’s advanced infrastructure and noted its cutting-edge architecture and technological integration. EAPO President Grigory Ivliev highlighted Arkadag as a model of how modern technology can shape urban life, from smart utilities and transportation to energy systems and public safety.
Initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the city serves as a testing ground for patented technologies and innovative solutions, earning global recognition.
The Gold Medal, named after EAPO’s founding figure V.I. Blinnikov, was presented to Deryageldi Orazov, Chairman of the State Committee overseeing the city’s construction.
Additionally, the EAPO announced its accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement during the session, paving the way for easier international protection of industrial designs for inventors across its member states.
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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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