It is traditional in Turkmenistan as well in the rest of Central Asia to keep the New Year decorations in the home for two or three weeks. It fills the heart with warmth and optimism. Here are some pictures from inside a typical home:
Перед Государственным цирком в Ашхабаде — вечер 31 декабря 2022 года
31 декабря 2022 года на площади перед зданием Государственного цирка в Ашхабаде проходят новогодние гуляния. Собираются люди, веселье сопровождает концерт под открытым небом. Наш фоторепортаж:
In front of Circus in Ashgabat — Evening of 31 December 2022
The ground in front of the circus building in Ashgabat is one of the points where the New Year festivities are taking place. The people are gathering and a live concert is taking place. Here are some pictures of the early crowd:
Some New Year gifts were selling at throwaway price in Ashgabat. We bought two of them.
Some New Year gifts were selling at throwaway price in Ashgabat. We bought two of them:
Ilham Park in Ashgabat – Evening of 30 December 2022 – Part 1
Ilham Park is a popular, all-weather place for the people to take a walk and relax. It is more than a park – it is a summary of the history of Turkmen people. There are sculptures and statues of the great statesmen, thinkers, philosophers, scientists, writers, poets and other noteworthy people from the ancient past […]
Flydubai to resume flights to Ashgabat from 23 January 2023, announces new fares
The Dubai-based carrier has announced that it will resume flights to Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) from 23 January 2023. According to the website of FlyDubai, the flights between Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) and Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will operate twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. More details at Flydubai website – https://news.flydubai.com/ Return Business Class […]
SerdarGB led the opening ceremony of a new residential complex in Ashgabat
On Wednesday, 28 December 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening ceremony of the new residential complex “Gurtly”, located in the western part of the city of Ashgabat. Within the framework of this project, which was launched in October 2018, the following facilities were built: 62 4-storey residential buildings Secondary school for 320 […]
Winter Bazaar demonstrated the wealth of artisan community of Ashgabat
Sunday, 4 December 2022 — On the cold and first snowy day of this winter, we hurried to the Ashgabat International School for a charity winter bazaar organized by the Women’s Club. We can say that Winter Bazaar has become an event when the pleasant is combined with the useful. First of all, the guests […]
Serdar GB opened a complex of drainage facilities in Ashgabat
On Wednesday, 9 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the commissioning ceremony of a complex of drainage facilities in the suburbs of Ashgabat. Taking into account the geographical location of Ashgabat, which stretches at the foot of the northern slopes of Kopetdag, falls into the zone of influence of mudflows. In this regard, commissioning a complex of […]
Cities of Turkmenistan on the way to sustainable and green development
The energy efficiency of residential areas as a factor of sustainable development of the urban environment was recently discussed during an interdepartmental meeting, which was attended by specialists of the city administrations of Ashgabat and Turkmenbashi, hotel business, engineers of the Architectural Design Institute “Turkmen state project” (Turkmendowlettaslama), teachers of the State Energy Institute (Mary), […]
Tashkent Park to teleport you from Ashgabat to Uzbekistan
Tamir Shakirov On 21 October, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated the Tashkent Park in Ashgabat. Visiting the park, you may take a lot of stunning selfies, learn about the miniature sights of the Uzbek capital’s landmarks, and experience the captivating Uzbek culture. Walking in the fresh air, of […]
New Housing and Social infrastructure facilities to be built in Ashgabat
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov flew by helicopter on Tuesday (23 Aug) around Ashgabat to inspect the progress of construction projects in the city. The aerial part of the tour included the following project sites: Medical Advisory Center named after S.A.Niyazov. Makhtumkuli Fragi Cultural and Park Complex The palace for orphans “Döwletliler köşgi”, which is currently undergoing […]
Rosy starlings visit Ashgabat
Tamir Shakirov At the end of April, rosy starlings arrived in Ashgabat. These are small birds with a grayish-pink plumage. The chirping of carpet flocks of these birds accompanies the noise of foliage in city parks and squares. Many people can hear their ringing roll call in the morning. Every year millions of rosy starlings […]
A hotel and a park opened in Ashgabat – GB with cabinet team visits Olympic Village
On 19 November 2021, President Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of Garagum (Karakum) hotel complex and business centre. The new hotel complex was built by the Turkish company Ronesans Holding in three years. The hotel is located at the intersection of A. Niyazov Avenue and Khoja Akhmet Yasavi Street, near the International Airport of the […]
So, is Art a Skill or Talent? …
Nabat Gurbannyyazova Usually, when we think about arts, we recall the timeline, the story of one-style-followed-by-the next: Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and so on. For centuries, art has been considered the “privilege” of the gifted professionals, those who were deep into this delicate process of “self-expression”. Today, with expansion of opportunities, the border between professional […]
Premiere of documentary produced by TRT on 140th anniversary of founding of Ashgabat
The TRT bureau in Turkmenistan has produced a documentary on the 140th anniversary of the founding of Ashgabat. The premiere was held at the Turkish Cultural Centre on 27 May 2021. The project was visualized and directed by the TRT Bureau Chief in Ashgabat, Ugur Sami Gezer, and the shooting and editing was done by […]
Expanded cabinet meeting on the eve of 140th anniversary of founding of Ashgabat
The festivities and celebrations related to the 140th anniversary of the founding of Ashgabat that had been picking pace since the start of the year culminate today, 25 May 2021. President Berdimuhamedov chaired an expanded session of the cabinet of ministers on 24 May 2021. The central point of agenda was the 140th anniversary of […]
The Embassy of Kazakhstan widely celebrated the Nauryz holiday in Ashgabat
Ashgabat, March 22, 2021 – On March 22, the day of the spring equinox, a number of festive events were held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the traditional holiday Nauryz Meiramy. The celebration was attended by representatives of the Kazakh diaspora from Ashgabat and various velayats of Turkmenistan, the staff of […]
В Посольстве Казахстана широко отметили праздник Наурыз
Ашхабад, 22 марта 2021 года – 22 марта, в день весеннего равноденствия, в Посольстве Казахстана прошел ряд праздничных мероприятий по случаю праздника традиционного праздника Наурыз мейрамы. В праздновании приняли участие представители казахской диаспоры из Ашхабада и различных велаятов Туркменистана, коллектив Посольства и члены их семей. В своей поздравительной речи Посол Казахстана Еркебулан Сапиев отметил, что […]
The Diplomatic Corps celebrated the Nauryz holiday in Ashgabat
Ashgabat, March 19, 2021 – The spring holiday Nauryz was celebrated at the site of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia. The event was attended by the heads of the diplomatic corps accredited in Ashgabat, as well as employees of the Center. The organizers represented by the Embassies of Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, […]
Дипломатический корпус отметил праздник Наурыз
Ашхабад, 19 марта 2021 года – На площадке Регионального центра ООН по превентивной дипломатии в Центральной Азии прошло празднование весеннего праздника Наурыз. В мероприятии приняли участие главы дипломатического корпуса, аккредитованного в Ашхабаде, а также сотрудники Центра. Организаторы в лице Посольств Казахстана, Азербайджана, Афганистана, Ирана, Пакистана, Таджикистана, Турции и Узбекистана представили гостям праздничные поделки и традиционные […]
Final concert of the Ashgabat music school No. 4 sums up success of the academic year
Elvira Kadyrova On 20 May, the Small hall of the Turkmen national Conservatory named after Maya Kulieva traditionally hosted the final concert of students and creative groups of the of the Ashgabat Children’s art school No. 4. The concert was timed to the Day of Ashgabat and became a kind of activities report for the […]
Turkish embassy hosts reception to mark Victory Day of Turkey
Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu of Turkey, and the Turkish military attaché, Major Sener Kimence, hosted a reception on Thursday to mark the Victory Day (Zafer Bayrami) of Turkey, which commemorates the victory in the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar in the Turkish War of Independence. The day, celebrated on 30 August, is also known as the Armed […]
В посольстве Турции в Ашхабаде проходит прием по случаю Дня победы Турции
Посол Турции Мустафа Капуджуи военный атташе майор СенерКименс в четверг провели прием по случаю Дня Победы (ЗаферБайрами) в Турции, который посвящен победе в битве при Думлупинаре 1922 года в турецкой войне за независимость. Этот день, отмечаемый 30 августа, также известен как День Вооруженных Сил. Выступление Посла Мустафа Капуджу Уважаемый заместитель министра обороны. господин Довран Дурдыев! […]
Korean Language Courses in Ashgabat
The Korean language courses are now available at the institute of languages in Ashgabat.
Embassy of Pakistan hosts Iftar Reception in Ashgabat
Mr. Khalil Bajwa, the Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan, hosted on 1 June 2019 an Iftar reception. Charygeldy Serayev, the Mufti of Turkmenistan was the chief guest. Here are some pictures from the reception: /// nCa, 3 June 2019
Прием Ифтар, организованный Посольством Пакистана
Посольство Пакистана провело ужин Ифтар 1 июня 2019 года временный поверенный в делах Пакистана г-н Халил Баджвапровел ужинифтар. Главным гостем был муфтий Туркменистана ЧарыгельдыСеряев. Несколько снимков с мероприятия: /// nCa, 3 June 2019
Summit of the Council of heads of government of the Commonwealth of Independent States – Ashgabat – 31 May 2019
nCa Report by Elvira Kadyrova A meeting of the Council of heads of government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov. Before the summit, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov met with Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. Heads of delegations attending the summit: Prime Minister […]
Заседание Совета глав правительств Содружества Независимых Государств -в Ашхабаде 31 мая
Доклад nCa –Эльфира Кадырова В столице состоялось заседание Совета глав правительств Содружества Независимых Государств, которое прошло под председательством Президента Бердымухамедова. До начала заседания, 31 мая, Президент Бердымухамедов встретился с Председателем Правительства Российской Федерации Дмитрием Медведевым. Главыделегаций, принявшихучастиевсаммите: Премьер-министр Азербайджанской Республики Новруз Исмаил оглы Мамедов вице-премьер-министр Республики Армения Мгер Григорян Премьер-министр Республики Беларусь Сергей Румас Премьер-министр […]
Ambassador of UAE hosts Iftar reception in Ashgabat
Ambassador Hassan Abdullah Al-Adhab of UAE hosted an Iftar reception on Wednesday (29 May 2019). The UAE has declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance. Tolerance, as elucidate by the government of the UAE, is a broad concept. The programme, launched in June 2016, is based on seven key pillars: Islam The UAE’s Constitution Zayed’s […]
Exciting gift from the talents of the Ashgabat music school 4
Elvira Kadyrova Recently, the traditional final concert of the Ashgabat Children’s art school No. 4 was hosted by the Small hall of the Turkmen National Conservatory. The program of the event, which became a wonderful gift from the students for the Day of Ashgabat, was quite rich. It brought together all the creative teams and […]
Italian and Swiss movies at Ashgabat cinema on 24 and 25 May 2019
The Embassy of Italy is glad to invite everyone to a screening of two movies at Ashgabat cinema: Friday, May 24 at 19.00 – Pasta Nera – Italian film with Russian subtitles Saturday, May 25 at 16.00 – Azzurro – Swiss film in Italian with Russian subtitle /// Italian Embassy, Ashgabat
OSCE – Good Governance and Economic Connectivity
Tariq Saeedi The OSCE needs to think out of not just one box but two boxes and we shall look at it a bit later – first, the credit must be given where credit is due. On 30-31 May 2018, the OSCE, together with the government of Turkmenistan, hosted a conference titled ‘Good Governance and […]
ОБСЕ – Надлежащее управление и экономическая взаимосвязанность
ТарикСаиди ОБСЕ нужно мыслить не просто нестандартно, а сверх-нестандартно, но об этом мы поговорим чуть позже – доверие должно быть оказано по назначению. 30-31 мая 2018 года ОБСЕ совместно с правительством Туркменистана провела конференцию “Надлежащее управление и экономическая взаимосвязанность – лучшие практики в регионе ОБСЕ”. Это было тщательно спланированное мероприятие. Пожалуй, главным итогом стало то, […]
Президент Ирана Рухани с визитом в Туркменистане
Новости и комментарий nCa Ашхабад, 28 марта 2018 (nCa) — 27-28 марта 2018 года Президент Ирана Хасан Рухани находится с визитом в Туркменистане. В первый день визита состоялись переговоры между двумя президентами. Подписано 12 двусторонних документов. Совместное заявление было опубликовано, но не было подписано президентами. Сегодня (28 марта 2018 года) Президент Ирана отправится в Марыйский […]
Rouhani visits Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 28 March 2018 (nCa) — President Hassan Rouhani of Iran is visiting Turkmenistan, 27-28 March 2018. On the first day of his visit the summit talks were held between the two presidents and 12 bilateral documents were signed. A joint statement was issued though it was not signed by […]
New projects promise construction boom in Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 25 January 2018 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov attended Wednesday a presentation about new projects. Some of the projects are related to capacity building in the tourism and hospitality industry and some are in the framework of phase 16 of Ashgabat development plan. Here are the details: Hotel complex: The hotel […]
Contours of increasingly visible benefits of hosting Ashgabat 2017
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 19 September 2017 (nCa) — The V Indoor and Martial Arts Games – officially called Ashgabat 2017 – started with grandeur and fanfare on 17 September 2017. The opening ceremony was like none seen before. Nearly four years in preparation, it was an expensive enterprise, financially as well as in terms of […]
Специализированные магазины в крупном Торговом Центре Ашхабада
Кадырова Равиля Ашхабад, 15 сентября 2015 (nCa) — Ежегодно в Ашхабаде открываются новые торговые центры и крупные рынки, предлагает широкий ассортимент товаров. Наличие широкого ассортимента товаров свидетельствует о растущей покупательной способности населения. Торговый центр «15 лет Независимости» является одним из крупнейших рынков Ашхабада. Центр располагается по улице Огузхана (бывшая ул. Айтакова). Этот центр еще называют […]
Turkmenistan-India Summit Talks: 7 documents signed, joint statement issued, bust of Gandhi unveiled, centre for yoga and traditional medicine opened
Ashgabat, 12 July 2015 (nCa) — The summit talks between President Berdymuhamedov and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India led to the signing of 7 documents in Ashgabat on 11 July. The sides issued a joint statement. DPM Khojamuhammedov (oil and gas) gave a presentation on TAPI, its route through Afghanistan and Pakistan and the […]