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Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University Named National Leader in UI GreenMetric-2026 Ranking
25 Sep. 13:27Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan secured 273rd place in the global "UI GreenMetric-2026" university ranking, reaffirming its status among the world's most ecologically sustainable higher education institutions. Scoring 7,875 points out of a maximum 10,000, the university placed within the top 300 globally and achieved the prestigious "Gold Category," solidifying its position as the national leader among participating Turkmen universities.
A total of 12 higher education institutions from Turkmenistan were represented in this year's UI GreenMetric ranking. Among them were the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, alongside several other specialized institutes across the nation.
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New Digital Boundaries: Turkey Implements Strict Social Media Regulations for Minors
10 Oct. 10:05Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.
Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.
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