A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ...

Turkmenistan has announced the results of the annual state-level competitions organized by the country’s Ministry of ...

Central Asia is a place that reminds one of time travel. Ancient Silk Road cities, breathtaking landscapes, and traditions ...

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 25. Turkmenistan and Ukraine discussed cooperation in the political, trade-economic, and humanitarian spheres, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA. The talks were ...

Ankara's Turkmen kinsmen often find themselves in the spotlight when their rights are undermined in Iraq, but nowadays the stakes are different. Iraqi Turkmen have gained momentum in the country's ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with ...

A thin, breathy note escapes from a bone flute. A surnay cuts sharply through the air, while layered percussion echoes like distant footsteps across mountain villages. Sounds once carried by shepherds ...

Soon before she arrived in Turkmenistan in early 2026, Canadian traveler Elyse Williams received a warning from her tour company not to venture far from her hotel in the authoritarian country and to ...

Music is powerful. A good melody can instantly lift your mood, while poignant lyrics can give you strength when you're feeling down. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply someone who ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...