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Turkmenistan: Imprisoned Activist Faces New Dubious Charges
Human Rights Watch
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June 25, 2025
(Berlin, June 25, 2025) – Turkmenistan’s authorities have brought new charges against an imprisoned activist who had been scheduled for release earlier in June 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately and...
Ay Yola group thanks Turkmenistan for warm welcome
Turkmenportal
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The Russian music group Ay Yola expressed gratitude to the Turkmen people for their hospitality after performing at the celebrations on the second anniversary of the city of Arkadag. In their post on social networks, the artists shared vivid...
Libyan Embassy in Turkmenistan announced vacancy for driver
Turkmenportal
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The Libyan Embassy in Turkmenistan has announced a vacancy for the position of driver for the head of the diplomatic mission. Applications will be accepted until July 6, 2025. Candidates must meet a number of requirements. The applicant must be 40...
Turkmen pilgrims return home after performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Turkmenportal
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On June 24, Turkmen pilgrims who performed the hajj to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia returned home. Upon their return, the pilgrims were warmly welcomed, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. The total...
Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan reminded to pay pension contributions
Turkmenportal
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The Pension Fund of Turkmenistan has notified entrepreneurs about the start of the period for paying pension contributions for the first half of 2025. According to Article 23 of the Law of Turkmenistan "On State Pension Insurance", pension...
Turkmenistan and Greece confirm commitment to close foreign policy coordination
Turkmenportal
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On Monday, political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Hellenic Republic. During a constructive exchange of views on the bilateral agenda, the level of...
The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso discussed bilateral cooperation
News Central Asia
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July 2, 2025
On 1 July 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinese Affairs Abroad of Burkina Faso, Mr. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore....
Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by Phone
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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July 1, 2025
01 July 2025 150 Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by Phone On July 1, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov...
Turkmenistan and the United States to Hold Political Consultations
News Central Asia
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June 25, 2025
On 24 June 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides exchanged views on a wide...
A literary evening dedicated to Magrupi's work was held at a Turkmen university
Turkmenportal
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A literary evening dedicated to the life and work of one of the prominent representatives of Turkmen classical literature of the 18th century, Gurbanali Magrupi, was held in the Scientific Library of the Turkmen State University named after...
The head of Turkmenistan received the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Turkmenportal
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Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Turkmenistan, Ms. Faryal Leghari. The Ambassador presented her credentials to the head of state. As was...
Turkmen pilgrims returned to their homeland
Turkmenistan State News Agency: Turkmenistan Today
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June 24, 2025
Today, pilgrims who performed the Haj to the centres of the Islamic world - the holy cities of Mecca and Medina of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, returned to their homeland. Upon arrival, members of the pilgrimage group expressed sincere gratitude...
Students of the Tashkent Institute are interning in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 1, 2025
Students of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers of the Republic of Uzbekistan are undergoing an internship in S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, organized in the period from June 25 to July 4....
Young scientists from Turkmenistan won gold at an international competition in Malaysia
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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June 30, 2025
Young scientists from Turkmenistan have won gold medals, having performed with great success at the prestigious International competition of innovative creativity Borneo BIICC-2025 (Borneo International Innovation Creativity Competition), held in...
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Turkmenistan opens border for US citizens fleeing Iran amid Israel strikes
Firstpost
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June 24, 2025
According to a US source on Tuesday, Turkmenistan has opened its border to US nationals wishing to escape Iran because of Israeli airstrikes. On the condition of anonymity, the State Department source stated, “We’re communicating to all of the US...
The creative competition “Young Naturalist: Green World, Prosperous Future” has started in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 1, 2025
In honor of the 34th anniversary of Independence of our Motherland, a creative competition has been announced, recognized to contribute the formation of environmental culture and a caring attitude towards nature. The initiators were the editorial...
This Muslim-Majority Country Has Banned Face Coverings In Public, Including Burqa And Hijab
News18
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July 3, 2025
There is a country in the world where 70 percent of the people follow Islam and the President is also a Muslim, but here women have been banned from covering their faces. In an important law passed in Kazakhstan, the country's Parliament has taken...
Nine things to know about the 2025 travel ban and new challenges for immigrants in Minnesota
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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July 1, 2025
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U.S. and Russia Vie for Influence in Energy-Rich Turkmenistan
Oil Price
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June 30, 2025
Turkmenistan has attracted lots of diplomatic attention this week from both the United States and Russia. The flurry of activity suggests geopolitical jostling is intensifying over the Central Asian state, apparently catalyzed by the recent...
US And Russia Vie For Influence In Energy-Rich Turkmenistan
Zero Hedge
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Authored by EurasiaNet via OilPrice.com, Turkmenistan has recently experienced a significant increase in diplomatic attention from both the United States and Russia, suggesting an intensifying geopolitical struggle for influence in the Central...