'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan

Two men who escaped one of the world's most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the "crime" of being gay. When the oil- and gas-rich Central Asian republic makes the headlines,...

Meeting at the Foreign Ministry: Turkmenistan and Daewoo Discuss Joint Projects

On 17 September 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the Executive Vice President of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., Cho Seung-Il. During the talks, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan places...

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Executive Vice President of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

17 September 2025 254 Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Executive Vice President of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. On September 17, 2025, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of...

Turkmen Activist Murat Dushemov Sentenced to 8 Years in Closed-Door Trial

A court in Turkmenabat has sentenced Turkmen civil activist Murat Dushemov to eight years in prison following a closed-door trial in a fabricated case aimed at silencing his civic activism. The court found Dushemov guilty of assaulting a fellow...

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the elected Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the elected Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation On behalf of the people and Government of Turkmenistan, and on his own behalf, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly congratulated...

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the head of Mexico on Independence Day

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on the occasion of Mexico's Independence Day, according to the State News Agency of Turkmenistan. In his message, the Turkmen leader...

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the participants of the opening ceremony of the new village of Bagtly Zamana

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the participants of the opening ceremony of the modern village of Bagtly Zamana in the Govshut gengeshlik of the Kaakhka etrap of the Ahal velayat. "Today, on the eve of the glorious date...

In Turkmenistan, great importance is attached to issues of employment of the population

One of the key goals of progressive reforms in Turkmenistan in the modern era is the effective management of labor resources, which constitute the active part of the population, in the structure of which the number of citizens of working age...

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated Minnikhanov on his re-election as head of Tatarstan

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in connection with his re-election for a new term, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. “On behalf...

Entering International Labor Markets, Bonuses, and Adaptation to New Technologies – Turkmenistan’s Labor Market Set for Transformation by 2030

In early September 2025, the President of Turkmenistan approved the Concept for the Development of the Labor Market in Turkmenistan until 2030. This document serves as a strategic plan aimed at the long-term development of the labor market, taking...

Prestige or Coercion? Turkmen Police Questioned Over Costly Leader Watches

Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an internal investigation after reports emerged that police officers were purchasing high-priced watches featuring images of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, his father and former president...

Turkmen Delegation Explores Opportunities of Tashkent Pharma Park for Joint Pharmaceutical Projects

Turkmen Delegation Explores Opportunities of Tashkent Pharma Park for Joint Pharmaceutical Projects Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A delegation from Turkmenistan’s Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment visited the Agency for the Development of...

Halk Maslahaty: the key goal of reforms is to ensure a prosperous life for the population of Turkmenistan

Halk Maslahaty: the key goal of reforms is to ensure a prosperous life for the population of Turkmenistan It goes without saying that each meeting of the Halk Maslahaty, the supreme body of people's power acting in accordance with the Constitution...

Turkmenistan launches tender for mosque construction in Fuzuli

Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Construction and Architecture has announced a tender for the design and construction of a mosque in Fuzuli, Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing Turkmen media outlets. Parties interested in participating in the tender...

Turkmenistan Showcases Sustainable Development Achievements at Almaty Forum

From 3 to 5 September 2025, the Ninth Multilateral Forum of North and Central Asia on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the preparation of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event was...

President of Turkmenistan Opens New Border Guard Complex in Serakhs

On 12 September 2025, President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of a new complex of buildings for the Serakhs Border Guard Detachment of the State...

Ten fail-safe tulips — the varieties you can rely on

I have an unhappy history with tulips and I blame my mother. Of course. This is because, for as long as I remember, she grew tulips that were clustered in the corners of the front garden, a cheerful red-coated greeting committee for all who...

Xi Jinping meets leaders from Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Malaysia and Tajikistan

On September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with the leaders of a number of friendly countries who were visiting China to attend the summit meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and to participate in the...

Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the participants of the conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the participants of the XXVI Conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World, which begins today, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports....

India-Central Asia Trade Hits $1.7B: Joint Report Urges Deeper Ties In Pharma, Energy, & Technology To Unlock Vast Potential

New Delhi: Central Asia’s strategic location as a land bridge between Asia and Europe imbues it with undeniable geopolitical significance for India. This partnership encompasses a broad spectrum of shared interests, including security, energy, and...