In the new Global Human Development Index (HDI) ranking published by the United Nations Development Programme, Turkmenistan secured the 95th position among 193 countries and territories, placing it between Vietnam and Algeria. Turkmenistan's Human Development Index stood at 0.764, with a maximum value of 1.000, demonstrating a notable increase over the period of 2010-2023

From May 13 to 16, 2025, a delegation from Turkmenistan paid a working visit to the city of Rome to learn about Italy's experience in promoting gender equality within state bodies, technological improvement of services, and the enhancement of human rights protection in border regions.

Belavia Airlines informs about the temporary suspension of flights Minsk - Turkmenbashi - Minsk in the period from May 20 to July 25, 2025. During this period, air traffic between Turkmenistan and Belarus will be carried out by this airline through Balkanabat International Airport

Ashgabat — In a recent lecture at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, scholar Derya Soysal paid tribute to the enduring legacy of Magtymguly Pyragy, the revered Turkmen poet and thinker. Her address emphasized the profound influence Pyragy has had on literature, philosophy, and national identity, both within Turkmenistan and across the world

On the first day of the Education World Forum 2025, the delegation of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan held a series of important bilateral meetings with representatives of leading international educational organizations and technology companies

On June 3rd, within the framework of celebrating the 79th anniversary of the Republic of Italy's National Day in Turkmenistan, a concert entitled "Remembering Ennio Morricone – Nello Salza in Turkmenistan" will take place in Ashgabat.

Saida Sharifaliyeva, the honoured artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, had the privilege of representing our country at the international festival "Music of the World" held in Ashgabat

In Turkmenistan, the digital infrastructure continues to develop, creating convenient online environments for citizens and organizations

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his enthronement

As we noted in a previous article, Rize is renowned as the tea capital of Turkey; however, this picturesque region offers far more than endless tea plantations.