The government of Turkmenistan has begun developing its first National Program on Child Protection and Child-Friendly Justice, with technical support from UNICEF, according to a report published on April 15. Officials described the initiative as a major step toward strengthening systems that safegua
A woman from Uzbekistan has publicly accused the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her over several years after she was recruited as a teenager with promises of a modeling career in the United States. According to the BBC, the woman, identified only as Roz
As Turkmenistan works to modernize food production, representatives from dozens of foreign companies were in the country this week for meetings on the agricultural and food industries as well as the packaging of goods. The Agro Pack Turkmenistan-2026 event reflected the Central Asian country’s effor
Turkmenistan’s Lebap production unit of Turkmengaz exceeded its March liquefied gas production plan.
Turkmenabat International Airport has launched an international tender to procure various types of tires for its specialized vehicles.
Payments to World War II veterans ahead of Victory Day continue to vary significantly across Central Asia, with Turkmenistan offering one of the lowest levels of support in the region. At a government meeting on April 24, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, discussing traditional commemorative events f
Turkmenistan’s Lebap Region recorded steady growth in poultry production, driven by higher output and improved retail distribution of eggs.
Turkmenistan’s Lebap Region recorded steady growth in livestock production, with notable expansion in milk output and gradual increase in meat production.
Turkmenistan’s Lebap region recorded significant growth in agricultural production and expanded supply of fresh produce to domestic markets in the first quarter of the year.
Trade turnover between China and Turkmenistan decreased in the first quarter of 2026, despite growth in Chinese exports.
A new joint project is being launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union aimed at combating child and forced labor in Turkmenistan. Its focus is primarily on the country’s cotton sector, which has long faced criticism from human rights groups and international comp
In Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, traffic police have intensified inspections of private taxi drivers in outlying districts such as Choganly, Garadamak, and Shor. While the measures are formally aimed at curbing informal transport services, they have had significant consequences for local residen
Several Central Asian countries rank among the world’s highest consumers of water per person, according to data compiled by the Worldometer portal. The figures, based on statistics from UN agencies including UNESCO and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), place Turkmenistan first globally
A citizen of Kyrgyzstan won a bronze medal at the World Billiards Championship. The official billiards platform, BILL4YOU, reports.
