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.
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.
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
A historic event took place in the Japanese capital: the first Summit of Heads of State of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue (CA+JAD). The participation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in this high-level meeting confirmed Ashgabat's role as a key architect of regional stability and economic progress
A joint press release from the Japanese and Turkmen Foreign Ministries, published following the meeting in Tokyo, shed light on specific projects that will drive bilateral relations until 2030. While official reports outline the political vector, the bilateral document, posted on the Japanese Foreign Ministry's website, reveals the "industrial roadmap" of the partnership
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi. The high-level talks reaffirmed the parties' commitment to elevating bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level
The architectural studio URB has unveiled THE LOOP, a large-scale covered corridor stretching 93 kilometers and encircling the entire city of Dubai
In Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed Japanese business leaders. Addressing the heads of major corporations, the head of state outlined Turkmenistan's strategic vision as a high-tech and environmentally responsible partner
During his working visit to Japan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the heads of leading Japanese corporations. The forum resulted in a substantial package of bilateral documents, opening a new chapter in Turkmenistan's industrial development
