From January 1, 2009, the salaries of employees of establishments financed from the State Budget, self-supporting enterprises and public organizations will be increased by 10%. In addition, 10% increase is envisioned for labor pensions, pensions of the World War II veterans, state allowances and student fellowships.

The XXI extraordinary session of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People’s Council) has taken place in the Turkmen capital. It passed the new version of the Constitution of Turkmenistan. Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov delivered a speech at the meeting.

On the eve of one of the main nights of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan – the Night of Decree (Gadyr Gidjesi), 1670 prisoners will be released in Turkmenistan. As the Ashgabat correspondent of Turkmenistan.ru reports, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has signed the relevant decree at the extraordinary XXI session of Khalk Maslakhaty (People’s Council) today.

Tatneft Open Joint-Stock Society (OAO) plans to open its branch in the territory of Turkmenistan. According to the company’s press-service, the division will be established to administer the company’s activities and provide services in the oil and gas sphere.