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President of Turkmenistan Begins Official Visit to Russia

22 Dec. 05:41

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The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has departed for the Russian Federation on a working visit to take part in a high-level informal meeting of heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The visit reflects Turkmenistan’s continued engagement in regional dialogue and cooperation.

The President of Turkmenistan was seen off at Ashgabat International Airport by senior officials. After a several-hour flight, the presidential aircraft landed at Saint Petersburg International Airport, where the Turkmen leader was warmly welcomed by official representatives of the host country.

Under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan is consistently implementing a forward-looking and constructive foreign policy that enjoys broad international support. A key priority of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic strategy is strengthening effective interaction within respected global and regional organizations, including the CIS framework.

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Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania

10 Oct. 10:55

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The Geological Survey of Lithuania, supported by seismologists from the University of Helsinki, has officially confirmed the occurrence of natural tectonic earthquakes within the country’s borders for the first time. The seismic events, measuring 2.4 and 2.7 on the magnitude scale, occurred in western Lithuania near the Gargždai fault zone in December 2025. Furthermore, updated analysis of international seismic data allowed experts to reclassify a previously ambiguous 2015 tremor as a natural earthquake rather than human-induced activity.

Although the low-intensity quakes caused no structural damage or casualties, they mark the first instrumentally verified natural tectonic events recorded in modern Lithuanian history.

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