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The international portal “Turkic World”, supported by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkey, will provide a detailed overview of events scheduled to take place in Turkmenistan in 2026. The year will be marked by the slogan: “Independent, Eternal, Neutral Turkmenistan – the Land of Graceful Akhal-Teke Horses.”
The initiative aims to foster cooperation, promote Turkmenistan’s rich cultural heritage, and showcase its neutral foreign policy. Readers worldwide will have continuous access to articles and updates covering the country’s major scientific, cultural, and political initiatives.
These materials will also contribute to enhancing discussions across the Turkic world and increasing awareness of Turkmenistan’s achievements. International audiences can access the latest information through a dedicated section on turkic.world.
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Facing a record drop in fertility rates, Singapore is significantly expanding its family support framework. According to Bloomberg, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced increases in direct financial assistance alongside enhanced housing benefits for young families.
Under the updated policy, every Singaporean child up to the age of 17 will be eligible to receive up to 70,000 Singapore dollars (approximately $55,000 USD) in total support, which includes cash payouts, educational grants, and related benefits. The government is also expanding paid parental leave and capping monthly out-of-pocket costs for government-subsidized childcare at 150 Singapore dollars.
These interventions aim to reverse a severe demographic decline, marked by last year's fertility rate drop to 0.87 children per woman, while over 20% of the country's population is currently aged 65 or older.
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