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«Arkadag» became the champion of Turkmenistan in football for the third time in a row
Football club «Arkadag» defended its title as Turkmenistan champion. The team, representing the city of the same name, achieved this success ahead of schedule, five rounds before the end of the national championship, defeating «Ahal» 1-0 in the...
Baku-Ashgabat transit cooperation strengthens amid rising cargo and trade volumes
Transit cargo between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan has seen substantial growth in recent years, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gismat Gozalov wrote in an article for the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan magazine, published by...
Insurance infrastructure essential for digital banking development — Bilal Türkmen
“To develop digital banking, an insurance infrastructure that supports it must also be established,” said Bilal Türkmen, CEO of Türkiye’s Des-Tech & Affinity Box, during his speech at the Turkish States InsurTech Summit in Baku, APA-Economics...
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Türkiye
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Türkiye President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the fraternal...
Turkmenistan aims to start gas supplies to Afghanistan via TAPI by 2027
Durand Line closures have pushed up prices of essential goods in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with tomatoes now costing five times more in Pakistan since fighting broke out between the two South Asian neighbours this month. Durand Line crossings have...
A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the WTO-ADB Forum on Central Asian Integration
On October 22–23, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva hosted a high-level forum, "The CAREC Region and the Multilateral Trading System: Deepening Integration in Central Asia and Beyond," organized by the WTO jointly...
Trump to host leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan
Turkmengeology Talks Up Field Benefits From Digitalization And AI
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 24. Digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) help improve production efficiency at mature fields, Chief Geophysicist of the State Concern "Turkmengeology" Serdar Nuryagdyev said at...
Turkmenistan Sees Growth In Regional Mobile-Banking Registrations
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 24. The spread of mobile-banking users throughout Turkmenistan shows a rising tide of digital financial services. Data obtained by Trend from the Central Bank of Turkmenistan shows that...
180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev celebrated in Ashgabat
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan organized a solemn cultural evening in honor of the 180th anniversary of the outstanding Kazakh poet, philosopher and educator Abai Kunanbayev. His name, as the founder of Kazakh written...
Unbeaten Turkmenistan crowned CAVA Cup champions, Bangladesh finish fourth
Turkmenistan emerged as the unbeaten champions of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup after defeating Afghanistan 3-2 in a thrilling final at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday. This marks Turkmenistan’s...
Turkmenistan is Interested in Expanding Partnership with Italy – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
On 24 October2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov embarked on an official visit to the Italian Republic. On the same day, a meeting took place in Rome at the Quirinal Palace between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of...
Turkmenistan will maintain its gas production next year
Turkmengaz, the state-owned energy company, said that Turkmenistan's natural gas production will remain at 80 billion cubic meters in 2025-2026. Maksat Babaev, speaking at the Turkmenistan annual oil and gas convention's press conference, said...
Turkmenistan delegation participates in the 16th session of UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
From October 19 to 23, 2025, the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was held in Geneva. The event was attended by the delegation of Turkmenistan led by the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic...
Running Together for Peace and Sustainable Development: Turkmenistan Marks UN80 with Nationwide Marathon
Ashgabat, 25 October 2025 — Across all regions of Turkmenistan, thousands of people laced up their running shoes this morning to take part in the “5 km of Peace” marathon — a nationwide event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the United Nations...
The Russian scientist highly praised commitment of Turkmen teachers to deep, specialised knowledge
In Ashgabat, the Pedagogical school named after Aman Kekilov is holding advanced training courses for Turkmen teachers from higher and secondary educational institutions. The classes are led by a group of teachers from the Russian Federation....
‘Turkmen Authorities Are Carrying out a Systematic Campaign to Eliminate Independent Voices’
Active Citizens, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Middle East & North Africa, Migration & Refugees, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations Oct 24 2025 (IPS) - CIVICUS speaks about the disappearance of Turkmen...
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of the archaeological exhibition “Ancient Civilizations of Turkmenistan” in Rome
As part of his official visit to the Italian Republic, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of the archaeological exhibition “Ancient Civilizations of Turkmenistan.” The head of state was warmly welcomed by...
Rus alymy türkmen mugallymlarynyň hünär derejelerini ýokarlandyrmaga bolan höweslerine uly baha berdi
Aşgabadyň Aman Kekilow adyndaky Mugallymçylyk mekdebinde ýokary we orta okuw mekdeplerinden bolan mugallymlaryň hünär derejesini ýokarlandyrmak boýunça okuwlar geçirilýär. Sapaklary Russiýa Federasiýasyndan gelen mugallymlar topary alyp barýar....
Turkmenistan President’s Official Visit to Rome: Why Matters?
Executive summary Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Rome on October 24, 2025, for a state visit that involves a meeting with Italian leaders, attendance at a business forum, and the opening of an archaeological exhibition...