Moreover, Turkmenistan’s propaganda is not directed only toward the domestic audience; it also seeks to enhance the country’s international image and reputation by painting a rosy picture of ...

For all the bombastic propaganda, there is no papering over the fact that Turkmenistan is still clearly struggling with a COVID-19 problem. The latest is that the closure of mosques is being extended ...

Berdymukhamedov, who was formerly a dentist, became president of Turkmenistan in 2006 following the death his predecessor Saparmurat Niyazov, who was known for creating a cult of personality.He ...

Credit: Depositphotos Turkmenistan is one of the world’s most isolated – and little understood – countries. The picture its government presents to the world, and in propaganda to its own ...

In Turkmenistan, this meant further repression and increased hardship for citizens. Thus, the change of presidency did not result in a change of power or the overall situation in the country. The ...

Turkmenistan has christened a newly built $1.5 billion city, ... Despite all evidence to the contrary, Turkmen state propaganda has claimed a never-ending procession of economic successes.

But for women in Turkmenistan such everyday activities are now against the law, subject to fines of up to half the minimum monthly wage. Beauticians who tend to them can be jailed for 15 days.

Turkmenistan’s leader wants to extinguish the country’s ‘Gates of Hell’ January 8, 2022 The crater fire named “Gates of Hell” is seen near Darvaza, Turkmenistan, on July 11, 2020.