Eurasianet

Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran.

President Berdymukhamedov has blamed industry woes on corruption.

While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress.

Budget planning reveals the depths of Turkmenistan’s economic crisis.

No Turkmen gas has been shipped to Europe since 2016.

Breadlines are making a mockery of the government's boasts of plenty.

President rediscovers the joy of libraries as talk of the Trans-Caspian pipeline heats up.

A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should.

Back on his bicycle, Berdymukhamedov orders new monuments for Ashgabat.

Ashgabat looks to Moscow to resume buying gas, but wants to keep Europe onside at the same time.

Berdymukhamedov talks up market economy and touts for investors.

Press-ganged workers are picking cotton and the president is publishing yet more books.

A new power plant shows Ashgabat’s hopes for more electricity exports.