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Intellectual and Creative School Event Held in Ashgabat
13 Feb. 06:03An intellectual and creative event dedicated to the Year’s motto — “Independent and Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan — the Homeland of Purposeful Racehorses” — was held at Secondary School No. 139 in the Täze Zaman residential district of Ashgabat.
The event aimed to foster patriotism among students, broaden their intellectual horizons, develop creative abilities, and strengthen appreciation for the national heritage, particularly the Akhal-Teke horses — a true symbol of pride for the Turkmen people.
The school principal, Bossan Amangeldiyeva, delivered an opening speech highlighting the importance of the Year’s motto and emphasizing that the ideas of patriotism, spirituality, and a healthy lifestyle reflected in the works of the National Leader Hero Arkadag and Hero Arkadag Serdar serve as guiding principles in educating the younger generation.
As part of the program, students presented poems dedicated to the Motherland and the Akhal-Teke horses in Turkmen, Russian, and English. Ninth-grade students Sapargeldi Atakhanov and Muhammedaly Garlyyev impressed the audience with their original poems, composed and recited independently.
History teacher Umut Saparova delivered an engaging presentation on the history and international recognition of the Akhal-Teke breed.
Ninth-grade student Annageldi Pirmyradov shared his experience training at the International Akhal-Teke Equestrian Complex, where he practices horseback riding skills, acrobatics, and traditional equestrian games in preparation for competitions.
The cultural program also featured a musical performance of the song “Melegush” by second-grade student Muhammedaly Orazov. In addition, the school’s football team “Zaman” demonstrated their athletic skills during a sports showcase.
At the conclusion of the event, outstanding participants were awarded certificates of appreciation and commemorative gifts.
Such initiatives play an important role in nurturing a well-rounded, educated, and patriotic younger generation.
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Ecological Shift: Golden Jackals Pro Projected to Inhabit 75% of the European Continent
Today in 06:53Once restricted mainly to the Balkans and the Black Sea coastal regions, golden jackals are rapidly expanding their footprint across Europe. According to a landmark study by an international research team published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, these adaptable predators could eventually inhabit up to 75% of the European continent—nearly a sixfold expansion from their historical range. Scientists arrived at these conclusions after monitoring nearly 9,000 sampling sites across multiple European nations.
Recent sightings and acoustic tracking confirm that jackals have established populations in the Czech Republic, the Baltic region, and even Scandinavia. The species thrives in areas with mild winters, mixed agricultural landscapes, and proximity to water sources. Regional climate warming has transformed previously uninhabitable northern areas into suitable habitats, while farming landscapes offer abundant food sources and coverage.
Biologists attribute this unprecedented expansion primarily to the historical decline of wolf populations, which naturally suppress jackal numbers and limit their movement. Smaller than wolves but slightly larger than foxes, jackals feed on small rodents, carrion, plants, and fruits. Their high ecological adaptability allows them to settle efficiently into newly colonized territories without human interference.
However, their entry into Western and Southern Europe, including countries like France and Spain, poses potential ecological consequences. Environmentalists warn that the arrival of jackals could disrupt local ecosystems and threaten endangered ground-nesting steppe birds and smaller wildlife across the Iberian Peninsula.
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