Xinjiang's fresh produce hits Central Asian markets within 30 hours
Fresh agricultural products from China’s Xinjiang region now reach Central Asian markets within 30 hours, driven by Belt and Road logistics upgrades.
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CIS St. Petersburg Summit: Turkmenistan to Assume Chairmanship in 2026
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in an informal meeting of the heads of state of the CIS member states, which took place in the St. George Hall of the State Hermitage Museum
Belavia Airline Tickets Are Available Across All Regions of Turkmenistan Until October 2026
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
ELCD Program funded by the U.S. Embassy invites youth to apply for free English language courses
This program is designed to help motivated young individuals improve their English skills and apply them to achieve their professional and educational goals
BORK Representatives in Turkmenistan Presented the New Collection
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.
Winter Cup 2025” Intellectual Tournament Held by the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan
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.
Steely Nerves and a Ticket to the Elite: Results of the Turkmenistan Chess Grand Prix
Yesterday, the final chord of the most ambitious chess project of the year – the Turkmenistan Grand Prix series – concluded in the capital. Nine days of uncompromising Olympic-style duels (playoffs) determined those who will represent the country's intellectual elite in the Premier League in 2026
Winter Carnival on the Caspian: Bird Roosts of the Khazar Nature Reserve
While cities prepare for New Year's celebrations, nature has created its own unique backdrop in the western region of Turkmenistan. During these winter days, the waters of the Khazar State Nature Reserve have transformed into a gigantic "bird roost," gathering millions of avian travelers
The President of Turkmenistan Arrived in St. Petersburg to Participate in the CIS Summit.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in St. Petersburg to participate in the traditional informal meeting of the heads of state of the CIS member states
The Planet Awaits 2026: From Record-Breaking Fireworks Displays to Noisy 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
Ashgabat Promotes Neutrality as Focus of Swiss OSCE Chairmanship
The meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, held on the eve of the year's end, served as a platform for Turkmenistan to present its long-term strategy. Instead of simply summing up the results, the country's delegation emphasized how the experience of Turkmen neutrality will be useful for the Organization in the next two years, especially given the transition to Switzerland's Chairmanship in 2026
Daruma, mochi, and 108 blows: how to welcome 2026 the Japanese way
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
The EU continues the tradition of the Annual Christmas Book Fair in Ashgabat
On 20 December, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan hosted its annual open-air Christmas Book Fair, which for the third year in a row delighted residents and guests of Ashgabat.
Transport integration in Central Asia: the contribution of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Transport cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan is now taking on strategic importance, shaping a new architecture of connectivity in Central Asia and creating additional opportunities for the region to enter the wider Eurasian space.
Building Trust in Asia: What the President of Turkmenistan Discussed at the Tokyo Summit
Speaking at the first "Central Asia + Japan" Summit, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov presented a detailed vision for a new architecture for Eurasian partnership. The head of state emphasized that today's meeting in Tokyo is the starting point for a qualitative renewal of relations, where Asia's growing role as a global center of development dictates the need to establish fundamentally new areas of interaction
