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.

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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

VIDEO: The secretive state of Turkmenistan

Sunday, December 21st 2014, 9:22

Turkmenistan in Central Asia is one of the most isolated and secretive states in the world, dissent is not tolerated and suspicion reigns.
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Climate of fear in Turkmenistan

Sunday, December 21st 2014, 0:20

Life in one of the world's most repressive states
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VIDEO: Inside Turkmenistan fuel summit

Wednesday, November 19th 2014, 10:06

Energy companies and EU officials have gathered to discuss energy security, thousands miles away from Europe, at an oil and gas conference in Turkmenistan.
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US 'plans aid drop to Iraqi Turkmen'

Wednesday, August 27th 2014, 19:37
related countries: Iraq, United States

President Obama is close to authorising aid drops for Shia Turkmen surrounded by Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, US sources say.
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Rights group decry Turkmen elections

Thursday, December 19th 2013, 12:10

Human rights groups criticise election results in Turkmenistan which have been won overwhelmingly by parties supportive of the president.
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Lopez birthday song criticised

Monday, July 1st 2013, 9:37
related countries: United States

Human rights activists criticise US pop singer Jennifer Lopez for singing Happy Birthday to the leader of Turkmenistan, who has been accused of leading a repressive regime.
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Turkmen leader hurt in riding fall

Tuesday, April 30th 2013, 16:32

Turkmenistan's President, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, narrowly escapes serious injury after riding a horse to victory in a national racing event.
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Turkmen ex-minister missing for 10 years

Saturday, December 29th 2012, 0:37

Turkmen ex-minister's wife speaks out, 10 years after show trial
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Turkmen leader awards luxury car

Tuesday, July 3rd 2012, 18:08

Turkmenistan President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov awards a luxury Cadillac to a regional government after its farmers delivered a record crop.
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Ice hockey edict for desert state

Saturday, April 14th 2012, 7:26

The president of Turkmenistan, which has a hot desert climate, orders government ministries to set up their own ice hockey teams.
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