BORK Representatives in Turkmenistan Presented the New Collection
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.
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Winter Cup 2025” Intellectual Tournament Held by the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan
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.
Steely Nerves and a Ticket to the Elite: Results of the Turkmenistan Chess Grand Prix
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
Winter Carnival on the Caspian: Bird Roosts of the Khazar Nature Reserve
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
The President of Turkmenistan Arrived in St. Petersburg to Participate in the CIS Summit.
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
The Planet Awaits 2026: From Record-Breaking Fireworks Displays to Noisy Traditions
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
Ashgabat Promotes Neutrality as Focus of Swiss OSCE Chairmanship
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
Daruma, mochi, and 108 blows: how to welcome 2026 the Japanese way
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
The EU continues the tradition of the Annual Christmas Book Fair in Ashgabat
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 integration in Central Asia: the contribution of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
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.
Building Trust in Asia: What the President of Turkmenistan Discussed at the Tokyo Summit
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
Tokyo 2025: Central Asia + Japan Summit Lays Foundation for a New Era of Partnership
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
Energy Transition, AI, and Direct Flights: Details of the Turkmen-Japanese Cooperation Roadmap
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
The President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Japan Reaffirmed the Strategic Nature of Their 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
Dubai unveils THE LOOP project — a 93-kilometer covered highway for heat-free walks
The architectural studio URB has unveiled THE LOOP, a large-scale covered corridor stretching 93 kilometers and encircling the entire city of Dubai
