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Doors to Asia and Europe: Turkmenistan’s Transport Strategy as the Foundation for Global Connectivity – Expert Opinion
Sapa Gurbanberdiyev, Deputy Chairman of the “Türkmen logistika” Association One of the key factors determining a country’s competitiveness in today’s geo-economic landscape, including Turkmenistan, is sustainable transport connectivity and...

International student travel: What to know heading into the year about immigration policy shifts
Northwestern’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services has issued multiple warnings in the past academic year about heightened visa screening, visa application disruptions and travel risks regarding both new and returning...

Day of workers of public health services and medical industry was widely marked in Turkmenistan
Today, in the exhibition hall of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry the International exhibition «Public health services, education and sports in the Era of Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state» and the scientific conference,...

Our travel experts’ favourite off-grid escapes for a digital detox
What joy, what utter bliss, to rise to the top of your field then retreat to the hills on “airplane mode”, only to learn, once back in civilisation, that you missed the call telling you that you’ve received the ultimate recognition for your work....

Turkmenistan And Malaysia Discuss Oil And Gas Co-Op With Petronas At Center
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 9. Turkmenistan and Malaysia discussed expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with Turkmenistan's long-standing partnership with Malaysian company Petronas taking center stage,...

Turkmenistan is strengthening its transport and logistics infrastructure and industrial base in the Caspian Sea
At a digital meeting of the Government of Turkmenistan on the 8th of October, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annamammedov reported to the President on preparations for Construction and Industrial Complex Workers' Day, celebrated...

Berdimuhamedov family turns Turkmenistan Airlines jet into private luxury plane
The ruling family of Turkmenistan has once again drawn global attention – and outrage – for its extravagant misuse of state assets. Investigations by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), along with its partners at...
Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe
09 October 2025 545 Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov was on a working visit to Dushanbe, Republic of...

Over 600 Units of Siemens Medical Equipment Operate in Turkmenistan
On the eve of Turkmenistan’s Health and Medical Industry Workers’ Day, Daniel Frisch, Executive Vice-President of Direct Export Sales at Siemens (Germany), shared insights in an interview with “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper about the company’s...

Meat Becomes Increasingly Unaffordable in Turkmenistan Amid Soaring Prices
Meat is fast becoming a luxury item in Turkmenistan, as residents across the country report skyrocketing prices and declining quality. Even in Ashgabat, where incomes are generally higher, beef is no longer affordable for many households. Rising...

Central Asian airlines flock to New Delhi amid visa-free tourism, growing trade
The Delhi airport, reeling from the impact of closure of Pakistan's airspace for Indian airlines, is seeing newer carriers from Central Asia touchdown. Central Asia is the newest addition to the travel story of jet-setting Indians. (Raj K Raj/HT...

Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan met in Dushanbe
On 9 October 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on a working visit to participate in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit and the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of...

Gold Taps and Towel Racks: How a Plane Used by Turkmenistan’s Ruling Family Got a Royal Makeover
On December 6, 2023, a Boeing 737 bearing the green-and-white livery of Turkmenistan Airlines flew out of Ashgabat on a one-way trip to the United States. A year later, the plane returned to Turkmenistan — having undergone a glamorous makeover....

Exhibition "Turkmenistan – Land of Health" held at the Museum of Fine Arts
On October 8 of this year, the Saparmyrat Turkmenbashi the Great Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan hosted the exhibition "Turkmenistan – Land of Health", dedicated to the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers. Alongside paintings...

Competition Dedicated to the Professional Holiday of Healthcare Workers
In Turkmenistan, large-scale efforts are being undertaken to develop the healthcare system, which plays a key role in promoting a healthy lifestyle. These efforts aim to elevate the sector to the international level, equip this important field...
It is prescribed to hold the international competition «Ýylyň türkmen edermen alabaýy» on the 26th of October, 2025 in the city of Ashgabat
In order to further enhance the world fame of the exemplary turkmen alabay - the national treasure and pride of the Turkmen people, and in accordance with Resolution № 2222 of the President of Turkmenistan «On holding competitions on the occasion...

The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia is on a visit to Ashgabat
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić-Radman, is on a visit to Turkmenistan on 7-8 October 2025. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen economic relations, with a special focus on cooperation in the energy sector....
Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Croatia was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
07 October 2025 313 Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Croatia was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan On October 7, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the...
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony on the occasion of Remembrance Day
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony on the occasion of Remembrance Day Today, on Remembrance Day, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the mourning ceremony of flower laying in the Memorial complex...

Vast Potential of Partnership between Turkmenistan and Malaysia
nCa Report The prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and Malaysia look promising, with a solid foundation in energy and growing opportunities in trade, education, tourism, and other sectors. Recent developments, such as the restructuring...