Easter in Turkmenistan - five days before Eid al-Fitr
On Sunday, April 16, Orthodox believers all over the world, including Turkmenistan, celebrated one of the most important Christian holidays — the Resurrection of Christ or Easter.
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Mass media in the era of AI, social networks and fakes: who pumps "new oil" and a fox in a chicken coop
"New forms of interaction in the international information space" – under this title, a meeting was held in the format of a round table of the diplomatic and media community in Turkmenistan. Press attaches of foreign embassies, representative offices of international organizations, local official and private media, journalists of foreign news agencies accredited in the country gathered at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on Friday to discuss a very topical theme.
Venture in Turkmenistan: which companies to open and when they will bring money
In Ashgabat, in the conference hall of the Yyldyz Hotel, a venture investment forum was held, organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the assistance of the joint-stock commercial bank "Rysgal".
Reforms will make Uzbekistan stronger and Central Asia more stable
The sustainable development of each Central Asian state, as well as the region as a whole, directly depends on joint efforts to resolve pressing issues, among which a special place is occupied by the integration of countries both within the region and beyond. All more or less significant events in any of the five states in one way or another have an impact on the whole of Central Asia.
Central Asia will have its own analogue of the Munich Security Conference
The first Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation is scheduled to be held on July 13-14, 2023. It is organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KISI) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
What they sell and what they buy in Turkmenistan: a review of domestic brands with the background of ethnicity
The Ashgabat Review of the trade complex of Turkmenistan traditionally unites organizations of the trade industry with enterprises of the textile industry and the private sector. The exhibition, which takes place in the capital from April 4 to 6, presents goods and services to a total of 112 exhibitors. In addition, some of the state institutions only slightly prevail over the business community, and in general, they divided the showroom of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry approximately equally in terms of the quantitative composition.
Do you love Rachmaninoff? One April evening and endless spring
In the Great Hall of the Turkmen National Conservatory. Maya Kulieva hosted a gala concert dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff. Despite the cool rainy weather that replaced an unusually warm March on Saturday, April 1, the musical performance called "Rachmaninoff Spring" literally "burned" the audience with the rays of the genius of the great Russian composer, pianist and conductor and gave wonderful impressions of the performing arts of the artists.
Prohibitions and permits of the holy month of Ramadan: tips from the Turkmen Hajji and Muftiate
Ramadan is a holy month for all Muslims, which provides for the observance of the holy fast, which consists in giving up daily food, drink and smoking. The 30-day fast is observed by a significant part of the population of Turkmenistan.
List of restaurants and cafes in Ashgabat that provide iftar menus
During the holy month of Ramadan, you can perform iftar not only at home, but also in cafes and restaurants. Taking into account the wishes of customers who keep a fast, many establishments in Ashgabat offer iftar menus.
Elections through the eyes of the organizers: about the role of teachers in the key political event of the year
Yesterday was one of the most significant not only this year, but also in the history of the country as a whole. Elections of deputies to the National Parliament of Turkmenistan were held on March 26. They will determine how the main legislative body of state power will look in the next five years.
What do young voters think about their role in the elections?
Elections to the parliament and local representative authorities were held in Turkmenistan on Sunday, so a lively atmosphere reigned in Ashgabat in the morning, unlike the usual, "quiet" weekend morning.
Spring in the Turkmen Zoo – Orient photo gallery
Spring in the zoo is especially good – the mischief of our younger brothers always touches and makes smiles at any age, and the territory of the living corner becomes a favorite place for children and adults.
Review of amendments to the legislative acts of Turkmenistan adopted in March
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a number of laws on amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Turkmenistan. All the texts of the laws were published in the official Turkmen press. ORIENT provides a brief overview of the amendments.
Turkmenistan is developing a new national plan to combat human trafficking
A working meeting was held at the UN Building in Ashgabat to discuss the development of the National Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings for 2023-2025.
The "hunt" for sweets is open, or the Muslim "Halloween"
Every year before the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan/Muslims around the world, celebrate the beginning of fasting with national customs that have a religious context. Therefore, in Turkmenistan, you can see how children, gathering in small groups, go home singing a familiar quatrain.
