Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Turkmenistan
AsiaTurkmen
Country facts
Turkmenistan at a glance
Capital
Ashgabat
Population
Approximately 7.1 million
Official languages
Russian, Turkmen
Currency
Turkmenistan manat
Region
Asia
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Internet domain
.tm
Calling code
+993
Why this country matters
Why Turkmenistan matters in the news
Turkmenistan, with Ashgabat as a key national reference point, is part of the Asia news region, where coverage often connects to trade, technology, security, infrastructure, climate pressure, demographic change, diplomacy, and regional economic integration. Its population is listed as approximately 7.1 million, and news in Turkmenistan is commonly read through Russian, Turkmen sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 10 listed sources across Digital Media, Radio, News Agency.
AsiaRussian, TurkmenCurrency: Turkmenistan manat
Country overview
Turkmenistan news and media context
Asia. 10 listed outlets across Digital Media, Radio, News Agency.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Turkmenistan manat.
Geographic context
Regional links with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Russian, Turkmen.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 8News Agency: 1Radio: 1
Turkmenistan Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Orient
Domestic news and business portal
Best business source
Orient
Domestic news and business portal
Best local source
Arzuw News
Domestic digital news
Business: 9Local: 6Government: 3Independent: 3National: 3Diaspora: 2Investigative: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Turkmen
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
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Directory purpose
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10 of 10 listings
Arzuw News
arzuw.news
Turkmenistan digital news source covering domestic affairs, society, culture, sport, business, announcements, and community updates.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaTurkmen / RussianDomestic digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Chronicle of Turkmenistan
www.hronikatm.com
Independent Turkmenistan-focused outlet covering rights, society, economy, politics, daily life, government policy, and monitoring from outside the country.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaRussian / EnglishIndependent/exile monitoring and human rights reportingVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
News Central Asia
www.newscentralasia.net
English-language regional outlet covering Turkmenistan, Central Asia, energy, economy, diplomacy, transport, society, and development.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaEnglishCentral Asia regional newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Orient
orient.tm
Turkmenistan-focused information portal covering economy, business, society, culture, sport, regional affairs, transport, and international links.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaTurkmen / Russian / EnglishDomestic news and business portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Radio Azatlyk
www.azathabar.com
RFE/RL Turkmen service covering Turkmenistan news, society, rights, politics, daily life, audio, video, and regional developments.
TurkmenistanRadioTurkmenRFE/RL Turkmen serviceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
TDH / State News Agency of Turkmenistan
tdh.gov.tm
State News Agency of Turkmenistan publishing official national news, government updates, foreign affairs, economy, culture, and public information.
TurkmenistanNews AgencyTurkmen / Russian / EnglishOfficial state news agencyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Times of Central Asia
timesca.com/category/turkmenistan/
Regional English-language outlet covering Turkmenistan politics, economy, energy, diplomacy, business, culture, and Central Asian affairs.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language Central Asia regional reportingVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
turkmen.news
turkmen.news
Independent Turkmenistan-focused news outlet covering politics, rights, corruption, society, economy, regional affairs, and diaspora-relevant reporting.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaRussian / English / TurkmenIndependent/exile newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr
www.turkmenistan.gov.tm
Official Turkmenistan state news portal covering presidential activity, government, society, economy, culture, sport, regions, and official announcements.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaTurkmen / Russian / EnglishOfficial state news portalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Turkmenportal
turkmenportal.com
Turkmenistan digital portal covering national news, business, sport, culture, lifestyle, services, announcements, and multimedia updates.
TurkmenistanDigital MediaTurkmen / Russian / English / TurkishDomestic digital news portalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28