A climate dialogue entitled "Inclusive Future: Developing a Plan for Public and Women's Participation in Turkmenistan's NDC 3.0" was held on December 22. The event was organized by the public organization "Young Naturalist" in partnership with UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
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
Fresh agricultural products from China’s Xinjiang region now reach Central Asian markets within 30 hours, driven by Belt and Road logistics upgrades.
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
