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Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News
Turkmenistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges, marking a significant policy shift in its tightly controlled, gas-dependent economy, though digital currencies are not recognized as legal tender or security.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News
Turkmenistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges, marking a significant policy shift in its tightly controlled, gas-dependent economy, though digital currencies are not recognized as legal tender or security.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Turkmenistan has officially opened Arkadag, a multibillion-dollar city named after its former president, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov. Despite the extravagant expense of the project, the majority of Turkmen citizens live in poverty. The city, located south of the capital Ashgabat, is touted as the first "smart" city in Turkmenistan and features environmentally friendly vehicles and renewable energy sources. The elder Berdymukhammedov, who ruled for 15 years, developed a personality cult during his time in power. The press is tightly controlled in Turkmenistan, and access for foreign media is extremely limited.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen inaugurated a new embassy in Turkmenistan, located just 10 miles from the border with Iran. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1993, and Turkmenistan's leader has expressed interest in opening an embassy in Israel. The new embassy will be Israel's closest official mission to Iran, which has close diplomatic and trade ties with Turkmenistan. Cohen also met with members of Turkmenistan's Jewish community during his visit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israel has opened a permanent embassy in Turkmenistan, its closest diplomatic presence to Iran, as it seeks to strengthen ties to its arch-foe's neighbours. Although the countries established diplomatic relations 30 years ago, there had only been a temporary Israeli mission in Ashgabat and predominantly Muslim Turkmenistan still has no embassy in Israel. The gas-rich desert nation of six million has an official neutrality policy, avoiding membership in any political or military blocs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen arrived in Turkmenistan to open an embassy just 10 miles from the border with Iran, becoming the first Israeli minister to visit the country in almost 30 years. The move is part of Israel's efforts to strengthen ties with strategically situated allies in central Asia. Cohen is also scheduled to meet with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, as well as members of the country's tiny Jewish community. Cohen's visit follows high-level talks in neighboring Azerbaijan, where Israel has focused more intense efforts on shoring up alliances ahead of a possible showdown with Iran.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Turkmenistan held an election for a new parliament, with 258 candidates put forward by three political parties or running independently, all of whom support President Serdar Berdymukhamedov. The election is expected to have no members of opposition parties and be loyal to the government of the gas-rich Central Asian nation. The elder Berdymukhamedov has cultivated an image of robust health with media stunts and has been appointed as the chairman of Halk Maslahaty, giving him powerful levers to shape the country's course.