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Khujand International Airport was only 30% loaded in 2024

In 2024, Khujand International Airport served 799,200 passengers, SugdNEWS reports . Compared to 2023, this figure reportedly decreased by 22% (by 226,300 passengers).

16:22, february 11, 2025

POLITICS

Why is Central Asia Important to Iran?

Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons.

15:12, february 11, 2025

Tajikistan’s health ministry comments on the suspension of USAID assistance

On the day of his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order suspending all American aid programs to foreign countries.

14:32, february 11, 2025

EU, WHO host annual Winter School on health systems to advance health and well-being in Tajikistan

The Winter School on Health Systems returned this year with an enhanced program, which took place from February 6 to February 8.

14:22, february 11, 2025

Dushanbe hosts 6th meeting of EU and Central Asia special envoys on Afghanistan

The 6th Meeting of the Special Representatives and envoys of Central Asian States and the EU for Afghanistan took place in Dushanbe on February 5, 2025.

11:19, february 11, 2025

EU to review its multi-billion euro foreign aid allocations

The European Union will conduct a review of its multi-billion euro external aid to more closely align the bloc’s funding allocation with its foreign policy interests in the midst of a

11:09, february 11, 2025

Russian lawmaker Nikolai Valuyev declared persona non grata in Azerbaijan over offensive remarks

Media reports say Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry announced yesterday that Azerbaijan banned Nikolai Valuyev, a member of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament), from

10:42, february 11, 2025

Increase in domestic violence and early marriages: insights from the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs

In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the

10:15, february 11, 2025

King Charles III grants Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan the title “His Highness”

On Monday February 10, King Charles granted Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan the title “His Highness” to mark the latter’s accession as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili

09:51, february 11, 2025

Construction of two new flyovers to start in Dushanbe this year

Construction of two new flyovers will begin in Dushanbe this year, city officials announced at a news conference in Dushanbe yesterday.

17:17, february 10, 2025

Number of migrants from Tajikistan to Russia halves in 2024

In 2024, around 28,400 people moved to Russia under the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots—the lowest figure in the past four years.

16:50, february 10, 2025

Tajikistan’s ministry of industry explains decline in fertilizer production

Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Azot (Tajikistan’s fertilizer plant – Asia-Plus), which is one of Tajikistan’s largest industrial enterprises has resumed operations after many years

16:04, february 10, 2025

POWER

President orders to allocate 1.7 million somonis to reward athletes

President Emomali Rahmon has ordered the allocation of 1,787,500 somonis (approximately US$164,000) from the Presidential Reserve Fund to reward winners and medalists of international sports

15:37, february 10, 2025

SECURITY

Dushanbe police deny rumors of drug-laced candy for schoolchildren

The Dushanbe Police Department has denied rumors circulating on social media about drugs being distributed near schools in the form of candy.

15:20, february 10, 2025

Tajikistan lowers the refinancing rate

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 9.00% to 8.75%.

14:49, february 10, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Three convicted over the knife attack on Tajikistan’s grand mufti

Three individuals have been sentenced to varying prison terms for the knife attack on Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, the head of Tajikistan’s Council of Ulema.

11:57, february 10, 2025

How have land tax rates changed in Tajikistan?

Land tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly over the past decade—by more than 60%.

11:03, february 10, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon signs decree on salary, pension, and scholarship Increases

President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on measures to strengthen social protection and increase salaries for public sector employees, pensions, and scholarships on February 8, according to the

10:51, february 10, 2025

How U.S. President Donald Trump's policies will affect Central Asia’s nations

The 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, began signing executive orders in bulk immediately after his inauguration on January 20.

10:05, february 10, 2025

Did it really happen? Trump’s alleged phone talks with Putin

In the early hours of Sunday, the American tabloid New York Post published an exclusive report by its correspondent aboard Donald Trump’s plane, claiming that the U.S.

09:45, february 10, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Media: Investigation into the Crocus attack completed in record time

The defendants in the criminal case concerning the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall will begin reviewing the case materials in the coming days, Meduza reports, citing Kommersant .

16:39, february 7, 2025

SC Korean Training Center in Tajikistan launches language courses for employment in South Korea

In response to the growing demand for labor, the SC Korean Vocational Training Center is launching educational courses to help Tajik citizens build successful careers in South Korea.

16:06, february 7, 2025

SECURITY

A rewritten reality: how to distinguish between a ‘terrorist’ and a ‘politician’ today?

Why has the current counterterrorism agenda lost its relevance? This issue is analyzed by Rustam Azizi, an expert in countering violent extremism.

14:47, february 7, 2025

Tajikistan increases fruit exports but halves vegetable shipments last year

In 2024, Tajikistan's agricultural exports reached US$56.7 million, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the previous year.

14:29, february 7, 2025

Tajikistan’s savings bank significantly increased mortgage lending in 2024

In 2024, Amonatbonk, Tajikistan’s state savings bank, issued mortgage loans totaling 42 million somonis (US$3.

13:55, february 7, 2025

SECURITY

How will Fatherland Defender’s Day be celebrated in Dushanbe this year?

This year, Tajikistan's Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on a grand scale in Dushanbe.

11:05, february 7, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Debts of Agroinvestbonk and land disputes: What cases did HEC review in 2024?

In 2024, the High Economic Court (HEC) of Tajikistan handled cases related to financial claims, credit obligations, and land disputes.

10:06, february 7, 2025

Tajikistan significantly increased primary aluminum production last year

The Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) produced 82.2 thousand tons of primary aluminum in 2024, representing a 23.

09:41, february 7, 2025

Tajikistan reduces cement production due to rising output in Uzbekistan

In 2024, Tajikistan produced 4.351 million tons of cement, 104,000 tons less than in 2023, according to the country’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies (MoINT).

09:35, february 7, 2025