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Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Mähri Bäşimowa met with Charlotte Adrian, Head of the Central Asia and Afghanistan Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), to discuss the future of Turkmenistan-EU relations. The meeting, detailed on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on enhancing bilateral ties through a wide range of strategic initiatives aimed at regional prosperity and stability.
Economic cooperation and connectivity were the highlights of the discussion, with both parties emphasizing the development of transport and transit links between Central Asia and the European Union. This collaboration is seen as vital for fostering intercontinental trade and ensuring efficient logistics. The parties agreed that strengthening these infrastructure ties would benefit not only the two regions but also the broader global economic landscape.
Energy cooperation occupied a significant place on the agenda. Turkmenistan and the EU expressed mutual interest in continuing their energy dialogue, with a specific focus on the "green transition" and climate change initiatives. By expanding cooperation in sustainable energy and environmental protection, both sides aim to align their industrial growth with modern ecological standards and climate-resilient strategies.
The dialogue also touched upon cultural and humanitarian sectors, specifically EU-funded programs targeting youth support, digital connectivity, and sustainable energy in Turkmenistan. These projects are designed to facilitate social development and technological advancement within the country. The meeting concluded with a mutual pledge to further strengthen partnership within both the bilateral framework and the "Central Asia — European Union" regional dialogue.
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Today in 06:53Once restricted mainly to the Balkans and the Black Sea coastal regions, golden jackals are rapidly expanding their footprint across Europe. According to a landmark study by an international research team published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, these adaptable predators could eventually inhabit up to 75% of the European continent—nearly a sixfold expansion from their historical range. Scientists arrived at these conclusions after monitoring nearly 9,000 sampling sites across multiple European nations.
Recent sightings and acoustic tracking confirm that jackals have established populations in the Czech Republic, the Baltic region, and even Scandinavia. The species thrives in areas with mild winters, mixed agricultural landscapes, and proximity to water sources. Regional climate warming has transformed previously uninhabitable northern areas into suitable habitats, while farming landscapes offer abundant food sources and coverage.
Biologists attribute this unprecedented expansion primarily to the historical decline of wolf populations, which naturally suppress jackal numbers and limit their movement. Smaller than wolves but slightly larger than foxes, jackals feed on small rodents, carrion, plants, and fruits. Their high ecological adaptability allows them to settle efficiently into newly colonized territories without human interference.
However, their entry into Western and Southern Europe, including countries like France and Spain, poses potential ecological consequences. Environmentalists warn that the arrival of jackals could disrupt local ecosystems and threaten endangered ground-nesting steppe birds and smaller wildlife across the Iberian Peninsula.
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