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Turkmen Foreign Minister Meets with Outgoing German Ambassador in Ashgabat
24 Jun. 13:31The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bernd Heinz, who is concluding his diplomatic tenure in the country. During the farewell audience, the two sides reviewed the current state of bilateral affairs and outlined strategic priorities for advancing Turkmen-German cooperation across political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian dimensions.
The meeting emphasized the vital role of existing bilateral dialogue frameworks, including routine political consultations, specialized joint working groups, and constructive collaboration within major international organizations. Minister Meredov expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Heinz for his dedicated personal contributions to broadening ties between the two nations and wished him success in his future endeavors. For his part, the German diplomat extended his sincere appreciation to the government of Turkmenistan for the comprehensive support and fruitful partnership extended to him during his mission.
Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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