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Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute to host international scientific conference
06 May. 11:32The Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute has announced an upcoming international scientific-practical conference titled "White City Ashgabat — a Masterpiece of Architectural Art, a Venue for Scientific Innovations." Scheduled for May 21, the event is organized in celebration of Ashgabat City Day. This academic forum will focus on the intersection of traditional architectural heritage and modern technological advancements in urban development.
The invitation is extended to a broad range of participants, including domestic and international scientists, faculty members, postgraduates, students, and research professionals. The conference serves as a strategic platform for fostering collaboration between academia and the construction industry. It aims to showcase innovative research and practical solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of modern metropolitan areas.
The conference proceedings will be organized into four specialized thematic sections. These include architectural and construction innovations involving advanced materials, contemporary urban planning and design, the implementation of digital technologies and economic analysis in construction, and environmental safety alongside alternative energy sources. These topics reflect the current priorities of Turkmenistan's rapidly evolving urban landscape.
Interested participants are required to submit their registration forms along with abstracts and summaries by May 15. Submissions should be directed to the organizing committee via email at tsaci.conferens@gmail.com and ylym.tdbgii@gmail.com. Comprehensive details regarding the conference guidelines and participation requirements are available on the institute’s official website.
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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.