The EU-Central Asia Environment, Climate Change and Water Cooperation (WECOOP), funded by the European Union launches contest among Central Asian journalists «Restoring biodiversity – our shared responsibility». As a result of the contest, 6 winners will be selected (one I prize, two II prizes, three III prizes). The winners will take part in a study tour to the Kyrgyz Republic to learn about the practices of conservation and restoration of biodiversity. To participate in the contest, the...

Rightly recognized as a real gem of the world cultural heritage, the Turkmen carpet is a handmade symbol of craftsmanship and talent. Carpet making is a tradition stretching back into the mists of time. It is both a craft and an integral part of the traditional way of life. The tricks of the trade have been passed down from generation to generation through the centuries. Today, wonderful carpets made by Turkmen weavers are true works of art and stand as eloquent testimony to the cultural iden...

30 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange last week. For foreign currency, entrepreneurs from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have bought gasoline, technical kerosene and industrial oil produced by Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex. Liquefied gas from Seydi Refinery was bought by businessmen from Afghanistan. In addition, representatives of business circles from UAE have bought cotton yarn for foreign currenc...

On the threshold of the 140th anniversary of the capital of Turkmenistan, it is worth to look back and recollect from what Ashgabat began, what forestalled its appearance and what stages of history left traces in its current image. This city, which is loved by all generation of Ashgabat citizens, has its unique image these days as well being under dynamic development, it has the same uniqueness like it had in the past. The architectural historian Ruslan Muradov continue speaking about this. The...

An international creative event dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the Turkmen capital took place at the Monument “White City Ashgabat”. The event brought together popular national and foreign artists. Soloists from the twin cities of our capital - Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan), Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Ankara (Turkey), Albuquerque (USA), as well as the partner city of Yerevan (Armenia) took part in the festive musical event held online. They prepared b...

Works for preparation to Turkmen Carpet Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in May, is ongoing. In particular, according to the program, it is planned to organize an exhibition, conference of the World Turkmen Handmade Carpet Art Connoisseurs Association, award ceremony of carpet makers, contests, cultural and public events. In addition, opening of administrative and production buildings is planned at Baherden carpet production facility. In this regard, the head of the state has note...

14th session of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of National Assembly of the 6th convocation will be held on May 22. It is planned to discuss and adopt number of laws including the Laws on establishment of anniversary medal of Turkmenistan «Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 30 ýyllygyna», on establishment of anniversary medal of Turkmenistan «Garaşsyz Türkmenistanyň Watan goragçysy», on State and Private Partnership, new edition of the Law on Education and other at the session. Some amendments and add...