Residents of Turkmenistan are actively preparing to welcome the New Year, one of the most beloved family holidays. According to tradition, festive tables are set generously and with great variety. Markets and shopping areas offer a wide selection of sweet gift sets in original and colorful packaging
In 2025, the friendly, fraternal, and strategic partnership relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan experienced significant development, further strengthening and expanding on the principles of mutual trust and friendship.
Today, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the presentation of the book "Hakyda Göwheri" ("Pearl of Memory") by the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, published in Azerbaijani
During the recent working visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Japan, a number of memorandums of national significance were signed. These include a Memorandum of Understanding between the Oguz Khan University of Engineering and Technology of Turkmenistan and the Faculty of Engineering of Tohoku University in Japan, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding on student exchanges between these universities, and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Graduate School of Science and Technology of Hirosaki University in Japan
Turkmenistan has taken a significant step toward strengthening social services by completing the Social Work Core Competencies Certification Training Programme, a year-long initiative led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population and the Ministry of Education, with technical support from UNICEF
Belavia Airlines has announced the opening of ticket sales for its flights scheduled through October 2026. Tickets can be purchased across all regions of Turkmenistan via official sales offices
This program is designed to help motivated young individuals improve their English skills and apply them to achieve their professional and educational goals
In December, the official representatives of BORK in Turkmenistan held a presentation of the new collection, which became a notable event in the field of modern technology and design.
The Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan successfully organised its fifth annual intellectual tournament, the “Winter Cup 2025,” in Ashgabat. The tournament was dedicated to European Christmas and New Year traditions.
As the clock ticks down to the final days of 2025, the world is turning into one big celebratory arena. From attempts to break Guinness World Records in the UAE to medieval rituals in Europe, ORIENT has compiled some interesting facts about how different countries are preparing to enter a new cycle
Japanese New Year (O-shogatsu) isn't a boisterous celebration, but a profound philosophy of "taming" good fortune. It turns out that many Eastern rituals resonate with our desire for renewal and order. We'll learn how to make a wish using an eyeless doll and why Japanese noodles are practically a sister to our unashu
During his working visit to Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Endo Toshiaki, Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group. This meeting emphasized the special role of legislators in creating a "legal foundation" for the strategic partnership between the two countries
Public debates dedicated to International Human Rights Day were held in the Turkmen capital on Thursday. Organized by the Delegation of the European Union jointly with the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy, and the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, the forum became the center of a lively discussion about the challenges of the 21st century
UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina de Dominicis, concluded an official visit to Turkmenistan, during which the country's strong commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of the younger generation was reaffirmed
On December 18, National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with John Reese, President of the renowned American company Nicklaus Companies
