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Vienna will host a major international cultural event in January 2026 as Turkic Culture Week takes place from 12 to 15 January. The initiative will bring together member states of the Organization of Turkic States, including Turkmenistan, alongside Vienna-based international organizations, diplomatic missions, and representatives of the Turkic diaspora.
The program aims to serve as a platform for cultural dialogue and cooperation, with Turkmenistan expected to play a visible role in presenting the shared heritage of the Turkic world. Exhibitions, discussions, and cultural exchanges will reflect the historical roots and modern development of Turkic civilizations.
According to the organizers, the event is designed not only to showcase the richness of Turkic culture but also to emphasize the growing international influence of Turkic countries. In this context, Turkmenistan is presented as an important contributor to global cultural interaction and intercultural diplomacy.
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Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania
10 Oct. 10:55The 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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