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West London family home to become Turkmenistan embassy

A flagpole and national emblem will also be erected at the new location

Evening Standard · Oct 25

Turkmenistan summits focus on regional cooperation and Caspian Sea crisis

Leaders from across Eurasia gathered in Turkmenistan for three summits focused on strengthening regional trade, transport connectivity and economic cooperation, while addressing the growing environmental crisis facing the Caspian Sea.

Euronews · Oct 11

Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own in Ukraine

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Euronews · Oct 9

Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed rail corridor, traversing nations like Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, could provide a viable alternative to conventional shipping methods. Currently, this…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Why Turkmenistan’s decades old ‘door to hell’ is fading

Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames. This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern. Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research. The…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists

ASHGABAT — From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23

Turkmenistan's 'heavenly' Akhal-Teke horses celebrated in annual beauty pageants

The Central Asian country of Turkmenistan is immensely proud of its horses. The ancient and endangered Akhal-Teke species has become a symbol of great national pride in a deeply isolated state where power is firmly concentrated, and are considered so beautiful that beauty pageants are held for them annually. The…

France 24 · Jun 5

Three Central Asian countries jointly building 2,000 MW hydropower plant

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

Euronews · Apr 25

The ‘Gate to Hell’: Why this burning crater in Turkmenistan still possesses a hidden threat

In the middle of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, there is one of the most surreal sights on our planet, a giant crater that has been burning for decades. Dubbed the ‘Gate to Hell,’ this burning crater was never meant to be in this state. What started as a scientific…

The Times of India · Mar 24

Turkmenistan’s ‘Door to Hell’: A place that looks like hell on Earth and is burning nonstop for over 50 years

In the middle of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert lies something that looks straight out of a nightmare. The Door to Hell which is a massive, burning crater that has been on fire for decades. Soviet-era drilling reportedly caused it in 1971. They say a gas rig collapsed, and to stop poisonous…

The Times of India · Feb 7