In their latest attempt to regulate what Turkmenis can see online, state officials reportedly summoned bloggers and influencers in several regions to tell them to promote the government's narrative about the 'happy and prosperous' country of Turkmenistan

The Cotton Campaign, an NGO seeking to end forced labour for cotton workers in Central Asia, makes known that the problem remains widespread and systematic in Turkmenistan, despite some changes in the 2023 harvest

Transit along the Middle Corridor through the port of Turkmenbashi should be encouraged, authorities suggest, as it would contribute to the growth of the Central Asian countries' economies by strengthening their position on the global market

Stray animals will receive free veterinary services, according to amendments to the Turkmen Law "On Veterinary Affairs"; vaccines, disinfectants, pesticides, laboratory diagnoses will be provided free of charge by the State Veterinary Service

Under a project funded by the government of Turkmenistan and implemented by UNDP, the installation of modern laboratory equipment was successfully completed in 14 clinical laboratories in all districts of Balkan province and 16 in Dashoguz province