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Wallet Ecology: Simple Ways to Use Less Water (and Spend Less Money)

While experts at discuss the global water shortage major international forums, we can start addressing this issue right in our own homes. Especially in an era of widespread water meters, every liter saved translates into real money in the family budget

Type·Useful articles

21.01.2026|01:17

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Economy

"Emergency Brake" for the EU Carbon Tax – What Turkmen Exporters Need to Know

As of January 1, 2026, the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered the full implementation phase. This means that carbon-intensive production of cement, steel, and fertilizers will soon have to be paid for when imported into the EU

Type·Economy

18.01.2026|23:00

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Editor's choice

Ashgabat and Moscow Are Preparing a Large-Scale Agenda for Visits in 2026

At a briefing in Ashgabat, Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin summarized the 2025 year in the history of bilateral relations and outlined the plans for 2026. We have identified the key trends that will shape the architecture of dialogue over the next 12 months

Type·Editor's choice

16.01.2026|20:00

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Eco-world

Analysis Shows: Tree Bark Also Cleans the Air

Researchers from Monash University and Southern Cross University in Australia have found that trees clean the air not only through their leaves, but also through their bark. Over five years, scientists collected tree samples from various ecosystems in eastern Australia, ranging from mangrove forests and wetlands to mountain forests

Type·Eco-world

12.01.2026|10:35

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Economy

Europe to Suspend Import Tariffs on Ammonia and Urea

In early 2026, a development in global trade occurred that, at first glance, appears purely technical: the European Union announced plans to suspend import tariffs on ammonia and urea (carbamide). However, behind this bureaucratic decision lies a major price war and a redrawing of the global export map

Type·Economy

11.01.2026|00:25

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Culture

"Emotional Connector." When Poetry Is Spoken in Hindi, Translation Becomes Secondary...

On the eve of World Hindi Day, celebrated annually on January 10, the Embassy of India in Ashgabat hosted a celebratory event focusing on the melodious rhythms of one of the world's most ancient languages

Type·Culture

10.01.2026|03:40

Culture

Twelve patterns - twelve truths

Formal attire serves an important function as a medium of symbolism. Therefore, many of its parts must richly incorporate symbolic elements

Type·Culture

09.01.2026|19:00

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Editor's choice

A Mirror of the Universe over the Kopetdag Mountains: Why is Turkmenistan's Sky an Invaluable Asset?

While life teems in the valleys below, the peaks of the Kopetdag Mountains are immersed in a silence and darkness that is prized more than gold in the scientific world. This is due to the unique astroclimate, which makes our country one of the best spots on the planet for observing space

Type·Editor's choice

08.01.2026|23:05

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Culture

The architectural aesthetics of the Hall of Harvest Prayer in the Temple of Heaven

I've always said: the highest form of Chinese architecture is timber construction with pitched tile roofs. It embodies the very essence of Chinese civilization. Amazingly, its structural system has remained virtually unchanged for millennia. Since the advent of tongue-and-groove joints, known to the Hemudu culture six to seven thousand years ago, this form has given rise to a stunning diversity of spatial solutions

Type·Culture

08.01.2026|21:51

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Useful articles

A Vintage Postcard in One Minute: How to Create a New Year Photo in Soviet Style Using AI

You can now create a unique New Year postcard with your own face without resorting to professional designers. With the help of a special prompt (instruction) for neural networks, ordinary photos can easily be transformed into atmospheric cards inspired by Soviet fairy tales of the 1960s–1970s

Type·Useful articles

07.01.2026|16:30

Editor's choiceSociety

India Media Tour: Part 2. Where History and Modernity Coexist

After the piercing cold of Astana, where the Third Regional Media Forum was held a few days before our flight to New Delhi, the weather in the Indian capital seemed like the blissful climate of the Garden of Eden. It was surprising – from the excruciatingly low temperatures immediately dropped to a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius

Type·Editor's choice

05.01.2026|19:05

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Economy

ORIENT's Brief Guide to the Law on Virtual Assets in Turkmenistan

The Law of Turkmenistan "On Virtual Assets," which came into force on January 1, 2026, has become the foundation for a legal crypto market in the country. Unlike many foreign counterparts, Turkmen legislation has created a comprehensive oversight system involving several key agencies.

Type·Economy

03.01.2026|00:35

Editor's choiceSociety

A Look at 2026 from the Leaders of the US, Russia, and China

This publication is based on the New Year's addresses of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, published in official media, as well as US President Donald Trump's answers to journalists' questions at his New Year's celebration at his Mar a Lago residence in Florida

Type·Editor's choice

02.01.2026|16:30

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Society

"Hacking" New Year's Magic and the Physics of Miracles: Why Do We Believe in Fairy Tales?

As Ashgabat dons its most vibrant light displays, we wondered: What lies behind this charm? Today, ORIENT invites you to shift your usual focus and look at the holiday through the lens of science. It turns out that the magic of New Year's isn't just about traditions, but also a wondrous symphony of physics, chemistry, and neurobiology

Type·Society

30.12.2025|00:08

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Culture

A Report from a Renowned Turkmen Writer and a New Year's Wish for Readers

In these pre-New Year days, everyone takes stock of the past year, looking back and wondering if it was a successful and productive one. Renowned writer and award-winning author Hemra Shirov also presented his creative "report" on his work. Over a cup of aromatic tea, he shared his experience of his 75th anniversary year

Type·Culture

28.12.2025|23:25

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Wallet Ecology: Simple Ways to Use Less Water (and Spend Less Money)

"Emergency Brake" for the EU Carbon Tax – What Turkmen Exporters Need to Know

Ashgabat and Moscow Are Preparing a Large-Scale Agenda for Visits in 2026

Analysis Shows: Tree Bark Also Cleans the Air

Europe to Suspend Import Tariffs on Ammonia and Urea

"Emotional Connector." When Poetry Is Spoken in Hindi, Translation Becomes Secondary...

Twelve patterns - twelve truths

A Mirror of the Universe over the Kopetdag Mountains: Why is Turkmenistan's Sky an Invaluable Asset?

The architectural aesthetics of the Hall of Harvest Prayer in the Temple of Heaven

A Vintage Postcard in One Minute: How to Create a New Year Photo in Soviet Style Using AI

India Media Tour: Part 2. Where History and Modernity Coexist

ORIENT's Brief Guide to the Law on Virtual Assets in Turkmenistan

A Look at 2026 from the Leaders of the US, Russia, and China

"Hacking" New Year's Magic and the Physics of Miracles: Why Do We Believe in Fairy Tales?

A Report from a Renowned Turkmen Writer and a New Year's Wish for Readers