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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
When headlines feel heavy and the world sees more fragmentation than ever, it’s tempting to believe that a multilateral system is falling apart. Rising geopolitical tensions, eroding trust between nations, and international cooperation is tested in ways we haven’t seen in decades
Energy Transition Adjusts Routes. Despite political pressure and the advancement of the "green" agenda, natural gas is not only maintaining its position but is also poised for record growth. According to preliminary estimates for 2025, global consumption of the blue fuel has increased by another 25 billion cubic meters
Iran is a neighbor of the Central Asian region, sharing a land and sea border with Turkmenistan and a common Caspian Sea area with Kazakhstan. Tajikistan and Uzbekistan border Afghanistan, which also shares a border with Iran. Tehran is a close partner of Beijing, Moscow, and New Delhi, and is also a member of the SCO. Therefore, given the existing challenges, there is a high probability that Tehran will take steps to intensify its policy in the Central Asian region
On December 18, the people of Qatar, one of the richest and most influential countries in the world, celebrate their National Day. The current appearance of this fabulously wealthy state is determined by a combination of colossal revenues from gas exports, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and active global diplomacy
Disputes between founders (participants) of a business entity are among the most common and, at the same time, the most destructive types of corporate conflicts
Ashgabat residents who visited the A.S. Pushkin Russian Drama Theater on Sunday evening once again thoroughly enjoyed the hilarious play "Arshin Mal Alan," which can be described as a "situational comedy"
On December 5, 2025, the Government of Romania approved for signature a quadripartite agreement between Romania, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan on the establishment and commissioning of the Black Sea–Caspian Sea international transport route
