News: Turkmenistan

We have started to collect the most important news related to Turkmenistan in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Turkmenistan – overview

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• November 12th 2020 – November 30th 2015
• December 21st 2014 – April 14th 2012
• April 7th 2012 – January 18th 2010
• January 6th 2010 – September 26th 2008
• September 14th 2008 – February 11th 2007
• January 4th 2007 – October 4th 2006
• September 14th 2006 – April 3rd 2006

Turkmenistan: news

Turkmenistan leader unveils giant gold dog statue

Thursday, November 12th 2020, 15:19

The sculpture depicts an Alabay, a Turkmen shepherd dog prized for its "pride and self-confidence".
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Coronavirus: Why has Turkmenistan reported no cases?

Tuesday, April 7th 2020, 0:39

While many countries have imposed major restrictions, life continues as normal in Turkmenistan.
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How the rumour mill 'killed off' Turkmenistan's president

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019, 14:04

Fake news spread like wildfire this weekend in Turkmenistan - one of the most secretive states in the world.
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Turkmen police stop women drivers

Tuesday, February 19th 2019, 17:04
related places: Ashgabat

Turkmen police are taking away women's driving licences in the capital Ashgabat.
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Banned Turkmenistan Airlines leaves thousands stranded

Monday, February 4th 2019, 16:30

Turkmenistan Airlines has been grounded after Europe's air regulator suspended permission for it to fly.
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Iraqi Turkmen woman recalls horrors of IS captivity

Sunday, October 15th 2017, 23:52
related countries: Iraq

An Iraqi Shia Turkmen woman recalls the horrors of her ordeal at the hands of IS militants.
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Putin got a puppy from Turkmenistan for his birthday

Wednesday, October 11th 2017, 17:59
related countries: Russia

The Russian president, a known dog lover, received a belated birthday gift from Turkmenistan’s leader.
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Turkmen Asian Games mascot gets makeover

Monday, March 27th 2017, 11:45

Turkmenistan relaunches cheerier Asian Games canine mascot.
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Turkmenistan unveils bird-shaped airport in Ashgabat

Saturday, September 17th 2016, 15:00
related places: Ashgabat

A major new international airport shaped like a falcon opens in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat, despite the country receiving few foreign visitors.
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Giant Turkmenistan choir sets record

Monday, November 30th 2015, 19:40

Singing in a giant yurt, a 4,000-strong Turkmenistan choir breaks a world record for the most people singing in the round.
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