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Turkmenistan and ILO Officials Discuss Social and Labour Cooperation in Geneva

03 Jun. 14:04

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The Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population of Turkmenistan, M. Sylapov, held a high-level meeting with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo. The institutional dialogue took place on the sidelines of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference currently being held in Geneva, serving as a crucial milestone for advancing global partnerships in social welfare.

During the session, the dignitaries systematically reviewed the current strategic frameworks governing bilateral relations in the fields of employment and social protection. The discussions focused heavily on alignment with international regulatory compliance, aiming to enhance domestic labor market conditions and bolster social protection mechanisms for the population.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to exchanging strategic perspectives on the core global mandates of the ILO. The officials evaluated potential avenues for implementing joint educational and technical assistance projects designed to streamline modern administrative methods within Turkmenistan's domestic labor sector.

In conclusion, both delegations reaffirmed their strong commitment to sustaining an active, transparent, and results-oriented institutional dialogue. The parties agreed to systematically advance prospective joint initiatives, ensuring the continuous development of a robust and mutually beneficial partnership between Turkmenistan and the ILO.

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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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