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Trump holds phone talks with Putin and Zelenskyy on starting Ukraine negotiations

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09:57, february 13, 2025

A documentary film "The Birth of Innovation" released in Tajikistan

Filmmakers in Tajikistan have produced a documentary titled "The Birth of Innovation" , which explores the startup ecosystem of the country.

09:43, february 13, 2025

TALCO's debt increased by almost 220 million somonis

In the past year, the debt of the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) for electricity increased by nearly 220 million somonis (US$20.2 million), or 62%, reaching 571.5 million somonis (US$52.

09:38, february 13, 2025

Tajikistan's bilateral trade with Russia nearly fully shifted to the ruble

Over 90% of Tajik-Russian two-way trade in 2024 was conducted in the Russian rubles, the Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), Firdavs Tolibzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February

17:32, february 12, 2025

No observers and transparency? How will elections in Tajikistan proceed without the OSCE?

Representatives of the OSCE will not be coming to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tajikistan. What does this mean for the electoral process?

16:50, february 12, 2025

Kazakh leader notes steady positive dynamics in relations between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan

On February 12, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Astana with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

16:18, february 12, 2025

Top Tajik diplomat holds talks with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana to discuss cooperation

On February 11-12, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, visited Kazakhstan on an official visit.

15:33, february 12, 2025

Funding freeze especially damaging for non-state media organizations covering events in authoritarian-minded countries

Since President Donald Trump announced the freeze of U.S.

15:02, february 12, 2025

The U.S. sends a letter to Tajikistan regarding sanctions on Russian companies operating in the country

Representatives of the United States of America have sent a letter to the Government of Tajikistan regarding the enforcement of sanctions against a number of Russian companies, Sulton Rahimzoda, the

14:36, february 12, 2025

CCER registers 68 candidates from 6 political parties for 22 seats elected by a party-list system

The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of Tajikistan (CCER) has registered 68 candidates from 6 political parties of the country for 22 seats elected by a party-list system.

11:30, february 12, 2025

The issues of Vorukh road and water facilities are still under discussion, says top Tajik diplomat

Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of

10:59, february 12, 2025

The Saudi Fund for Development to allocate US$30 million for the construction of a ring road in Kulob

A delegation from the Saudi Development Fund (SFD), led by Mohammed Almasoud, a Director of the SFD Central Asia Operations, has arrived in Dushanbe on an official visit.

10:23, february 12, 2025

Minister of labor: Tajikistan expands labor migration destinations

In 2024, Tajikistan established mutually beneficial partnerships in the field of labor migration with several countries, including South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, the United

10:06, february 12, 2025

Barqi Tojik top manager confirms proposal to raise electricity rates

Barqi Tojik Company has confirmed that it has proposed an increase in electricity rates in Tajikistan. The Antimonopoly Agency was the first to report on this proposal.

09:51, february 12, 2025

A major oil refinery begins operations in Tajikistan – For Now, in Test Mode

A major oil refinery, built in 2018 within the Danghara Free Economic Zone (FEZ Danghara), began operating in test mode at the end of last year, Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan's Minister of

16:48, february 11, 2025

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

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