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The Russian ruble depreciates against the somoni by almost 5% in two days

The official exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), decreased by nearly 4.6% over the past two days -- from 1:0.13 on November 27 to 1:0.

16:43, november 28, 2024

Why are prices for liquefied natural gas rising in Tajikistan?

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR), following the publication by Asia-Plus about the rise in prices and a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the country, has

15:38, november 28, 2024

Tajikistan authorities warn telecom operators: poor service may lead to fines or license revocation

The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan held a working meeting with representatives of mobile operators on November 26, says the press center of the communications service

15:27, november 28, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz air carriers expect to be removed from the Aviation Safety blacklist of the EASA next year

FL360aero reports that Kyrgyzstan is hopeful, so as the carriers of the country, as the Kyrgyz airlines are expected to be removed from the EU Air Safety List next year, President of

14:45, november 28, 2024

Central Asian countries agree to advance green development and internationally agreed goals

A three-day meeting of the 2024 SPECA Economic Forum and Governing Council concluded in Dushanbe today.

10:57, november 28, 2024

Azerbaijan successfully hosted such a large-scale event - COP29

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) was held in Azerbaijan on November 11-22, 2024.

10:49, november 28, 2024

President Emomali Rahmon departs for CSTO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan

President Emomali Rahmon departed for Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, today morning to attend a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Collective Security Council that is

10:06, november 28, 2024

UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan

The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August

09:48, november 28, 2024

A resident of St. Petersburg was detained on suspicion of legalizing 21,000 migrants

The St.

09:32, november 28, 2024

Tajik MoT: “Green light” given to freight carriers for crossing the border with China

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Tajikistan has announced that the issue regarding permits for crossing the border with China for freight trucks has been resolved.

16:52, november 27, 2024

The Russian ruble has lost 4.7 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni, over the past week

The official Exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has fallen 4.7% over the past week.

15:55, november 27, 2024

Taliban establish new office to preserve ‘jihadi values’

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on November 24 announced the creation of a new administrative office called the Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Values.

15:26, november 27, 2024

Tajikistan and the Maldives sign an agreement on exemption of visa requirements

The signing ceremony of a government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and the Maldives on mutual exemption of visa requirements was held in New York on November 26.

14:50, november 27, 2024

Biden asks Congress for US$24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs

President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than US$24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as he works to sustain support for the war amid signs of softening support among

14:29, november 27, 2024

POWER

Prime minister inaugurates new educational Institutions and social facilities in Khatlon province

During a working visit to Khatlon province, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, inaugurated around 20 facilities, most of which are in the education sector, says the press office of

14:12, november 27, 2024

Germany concerned about the treatment of Tajik migrants in Russia, says German diplomat

On November 21, Dushanbe hosted another round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Tajikistan and Germany.

10:49, november 27, 2024

Following Tarona's tragic death and a publication by Asia-Plus, Panjakent mayor orders construction of school in Buston village.

On November 25, after Asia-Plus highlighted the tragic death of a 9-year-old girl and the issue of the lack of a school in Buston village, Panjakent Mayor Abduqholiq Kholiqzoda visited the village

10:16, november 27, 2024

Putin calls Russia Kazakhstan's largest economic partner

Russia remains Kazakhstan's largest economic partner, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted in his article titled "Russia—Kazakhstan: A Vital Alliance Focused on the Future,"

09:42, november 27, 2024

Ex-Bank of China head of Bank of China sentenced to death for briary and illegal loan issuance

Media reports, citing China’s state-run media, says a court in China's Shandong province gave former Bank of China (601988.

08:58, november 27, 2024

Without migrants, Russia’s economy won’t thrive, says VTB CEO

VTB CEO Andrei Kostin believes that Russia is facing a catastrophic shortage of labor and therefore needs migrants.

08:46, november 27, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Fraudster arrested in Tajikistan for deceiving 42 people with fake air tickets to Saudi Arabia

A 38-year-old man, Parviz Bohirov, a resident of the Jomi district in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal

16:18, november 26, 2024

SECURITY

Putin urges against destabilizing the situation within the CIS area

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for preventing the destabilization of the situation in the CIS member countries and neighboring regions.

15:44, november 26, 2024

In Tajikistan, lemon and carrot prices fall, but meat and milk become more expensive

Prices for agricultural products in Tajikistan have fluctuated since the beginning of 2024, with some rising and others falling.

15:27, november 26, 2024

Tajikistan follows other Central Asia’s nations in halting UnionPay cards issued by Gazprombank

TASS reported on November 25 that Tajikistan has stopped servicing UnionPay cards issued by Russia’s Gazprombank, ceasing cash withdrawals from ATMs.

15:05, november 26, 2024

China becoming major trading partner for Tajikistan's imports

The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and China has been growing rapidly in recent years, bringing China closer to surpassing Russia, which has been Tajikistan's major trading partner for over

11:19, november 26, 2024

POWER

Tajikistan establishes a headquarters for the digitalization of public services and cashless payments

By government’s decree, a Republican Headquarters to oversee the digitalization of public services and the transition to cashless payment systems has been established.

10:41, november 26, 2024

Labor migration to Kuwait: How it is regulated by the MoU signed during Rahmon's visit to Kuwait

During Tajik President Emomali Rahmon's official visit to Kuwait in early November, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Tajikistan and Kuwait was signed.

10:22, november 26, 2024

Tajikistan and Afghanistan sign electricity purchase agreement for 2025

Tajikistan and Afghanistan have signed an agreement on purchase of electricity in 2025.

09:26, november 26, 2024

Tajikistan’s rescuers gain a training Ground and new office

The inauguration ceremony for the administrative building of the National Training Center for Tajikistan's Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan was held In the Qaratogh Gorge

09:13, november 26, 2024