Turkmenistan

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Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy

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Turkmenistan is embracing chess as a symbol of progress: from FIDE‑rated regional cups and tailored coaching to multiple grandmasters, strong Olympiad results and rising young stars.

01/08/2025

Europe News

Watch: Euronews is live at second day of first EU-Central Asia summit

Our correspondents are bringing you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time.

04/04/2025

Europe News

Watch: Euronews is live at first-ever EU-Central Asia summit

Our correspondents will bring you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time.

03/04/2025

Kazakhstan

Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia?

STEM subjects have long been encouraged in the region. But the recent boom in maths contests is new.

18/03/2025

Turkmenistan

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties

In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships.

06/03/2025

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Karakum to the Caspian: Turkmenistan’s untouched natural wonders

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Nature enthusiasts in Turkmenistan can expect a treasure trove of wild wonders and tranquil landscapes across diverse terrain.

05/11/2024

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The Turkmen: ancient traditions, modern pride

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Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated.

08/10/2024

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Unravel Turkmenistan's past: empires, buried cities and Silk Road ruins await

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Positioned at a crossroads of ancient civilisations, Turkmenistan sets the stage for an epic biopic of world history.

03/04/2024

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Conference in Turkmenistan promotes sustainable transport development in landlocked countries

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In times of ongoing turbulence, encompassing the conflicts, economic hardship and pandemics, landlocked countries face a unique set of challenges.

01/09/2022

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan to hold snap elections as president broaches succession

Berdymukhamedov’s statement that younger people should direct the country suggested that his son Serdar is in line to succeed him.

12/02/2022

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan's leader wants 'Gates of Hell' fire put out

The president of Turkmenistan wants to put out the blazing natural gas crater known as the "Gates of Hell".

08/01/2022

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan observes new state holiday honouring Alabay dog breed

The dog is to be celebrated on the same day the Central Asian country lauds its Akhla-Teke horse. The two animals are seen as a source of national pride.

26/04/2021

World News

Jailed Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng wins human rights award

Allegedly tortured while in prison in China, Yu Wensheng switched from being a successful corporate lawyer to fighting for human rights before he was arrested.

12/02/2021

Focus

Turkmenistan hosts the 1st Caspian Economic Forum

In partnership with Caspian Economic Forum

The five states surrounding the Caspian sea are seeking to deepen their cooperation in the industrial, trade and tourism sectors at the 1st Caspian Economic Forum in Turkmenistan.

19/08/2019

Focus

Facing up to the challenges of the fast disappearing Aral Sea

In partnership with Turkmenistan

Focus takes stock of the situation of the Aral Sea. The subject - from an ecological point of view - is as worrying as that of deforestation in the Amazon. Five Heads of State from Central Asia just met in Turkmenistan to show their common commitment to this huge ecological and economic challenge.

31/08/2018

Focus

Five nations sign landmark deal on status of Caspian Sea

In partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The convention sees five nations - Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan – agree to the status of the disputed body of water.

16/08/2018

Target

Turkmen section of trans-Afghanistan gas pipeline completed

The pipeline — developed by the TAPI Pipeline Company — will carry 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year and create about 12,000 jobs.

28/02/2018

Focus

Asian Games end on high note in Ashgabat

For 10 days, the sporting flame lit up Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat.

05/10/2017

Sport

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games end on a high note

The Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games came to an end.

27/09/2017

Sport

Running to find peace and fight prejudice in Ashgabat

For the first time a refugee team takes part in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

26/09/2017