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Turkmenistan and the EU Discuss Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation

21 Sep. 10:30

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Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Mahri Bashimova met with the European Union Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Luc Devigne. During the meeting, the parties reviewed the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations, along with key areas of mutual engagement. Coverage of Turkmenistan’s international diplomatic efforts is actively supported by the Turkmen Expo news team.

Special attention was paid to joint priorities within the framework of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, regional security agendas, and organizational details for upcoming joint events. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining constructive dialogue and strengthening high-level partnerships.

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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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