Turkmen president to reward mothers of eight or more children

Turkmenistan's president has announced incentives to reward women who give birth to eight or more children.

Those who qualify for Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov's reward will receive a one-off payment of $250 (£125).



They will also get lifetime benefits such as free dental care, utilities and public transport.

The idea of trying to stimulate a baby boom by rewarding mothers is not unprecedented; after World War II the Soviet Union awarded medals to mothers of five or more children.