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Rental property costs in Tajikistan increases from January 1

The concept of a minimum rental fee for real estate has been part of Tajikistan's legislation since January 1, 2023.

16:17, january 3, 2025

Russia introduces restrictions on residency permits through marriage

Starting January 25, Russia will tighten the rules for obtaining temporary residency permit (TRP) and permanent residency (PR) through marriage to combat fraudulent marriages and paternity

16:01, january 3, 2025

Taliban ban beard shaving and "Western-style" haircuts for men in Afghanistan

In Faizabad, the administrative center of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, the Taliban have issued a decree prohibiting men from shaving their beards or getting "Western-style"

15:10, january 3, 2025

INCIDENTS

Avalanche hits GBAO’s Shugnan district; avalanche warning in effect until January 5

An avalanche occurred on January 3 at 5:40 am in the Suchon jamoat (community) of Shugnan district in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee reports.

14:59, january 3, 2025

Prices for NBT-produced gold bars surge by nearly 26% in 2024

Prices for gold bars produced by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) are continuing to rise. The price of measured gold bars from the NBT reportedly rose 25.8% in 2024.

11:10, january 3, 2025

Russian police granted unrestricted access to migrants' homes

In Russia, new regulations on monitoring migrants under deportation orders will allow police to freely enter homes and other premises where such individuals reside.

11:01, january 3, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is being taught in 10 schools in Tajikistan

How can the younger generation be prepared for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates all aspects of life? Tajikistan seems to have found an answer.

10:34, january 3, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Rockfall on the Dushanbe-Chanak highway damages several vehicles

On January 2, a rockfall occurred on the Dushanbe-Chanak highway near the village of Takfon in the Ayni district of Sughd province, damaging several vehicles.

10:20, january 3, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Istanbul prosecutor’s office demands up to 15 Years in prison Sought for those linked to the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall

The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office demands prison terms ranging from 7½ to 15 years for five foreigners who, according to authorities, had contact with the suspected perpetrators of the

10:15, january 3, 2025

POWER

Telegram of condolences to the President of the United States of America Joseph Biden

On December 30, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the United States of America, Joseph Biden, which reads: "Your Excellency,

16:50, january 2, 2025

Afghanistan Badakhshan police chief denies reports of Pakistani troops entering Wakhan

Azizullah Omar, the police chief of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, has denied reports claiming that Pakistani soldiers entered the strategic area in the Wakhan district of this province.

16:10, january 2, 2025

Tajikistan doubles export rental rate from January 1

As of January 1 this year, the export rental rate has been set at 4.

15:40, january 2, 2025

TAJKISTAN

More than 23.5 million somonis expected to be spent this year for holding three republican contests

By president’s decree issued on January 2, 2025 three republican contests, namely “Furughi Subhi Donoi Kitob Ast” (Knowledge Is a Shine of Dawn), “Tojikiston -- Vatani Azizi

15:14, january 2, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan introduces life imprisonment for drug production and trafficking

Kazakhstan has toughened penalties for drug production and trafficking, up to life imprisonment.

15:02, january 2, 2025

The Tajik national currency reportedly strengthens against major world currencies in 2024

According to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), the Tajik national currency, the somoni, strengthened against several major currencies in 2024: 0.

14:47, january 2, 2025

What awaits Tajik migrants in Russia in 2025?

The upcoming year 2025 will bring numerous changes for migrants planning to live and work in Russia.

11:05, january 2, 2025

Deportation regime for foreign nationals expected to be introduced in Russia in early March

A migration regime for the deportation of foreign citizens or stateless persons illegally residing in Russia will come into effect on March 5, 2025, when the corresponding law comes into force, TASS

10:38, january 2, 2025

Tajik migrants being 'held as slaves' on a remote farm in Russia’s Magadan region

Radio Liberty reported on January 1 that a group of Tajik nationals claim they are being forced to "work as slaves" on a remote cattle farm in Russia's Far Eastern Magadan region for

10:12, january 2, 2025

Five key achievements of Tajikistan in energy and water resources in 2024

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) has highlighted significant achievements in the sector in 2024.

09:53, january 2, 2025

POWER

Dushanbe mayor instructs to seek grants for repairing dilapidated power grids and water supply lines in the capital

The Mayor of Dushanbe, Rustam Emomali, has emphasized the need to account for the city's growing population to attract more domestic and foreign investment, particularly grants for the

14:15, december 31, 2024

Season's Greetings from Asia-Plus

Dear readers, colleagues and partners! Please accept our warmest Greetings of the Season and best wishes of success in the coming New Year 2025!

12:40, december 31, 2024

AKF and EU announce €22m partnership to promote economic resilience in Afghanistan

The partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) will promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid,

12:17, december 31, 2024

Iran's education minister meets Tajik ambassador to discuss educational cooperation issues

Iran’s Education Minister, Alireza Kazemi, held a meeting with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to the Islamic republic of Iran, Nizomuddin Zohedi, in Tehran on December 29.

11:02, december 31, 2024

Illegal migrants given deadline to leave Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree requiring foreign nationals unlawfully residing in Russia to either regularize their legal status or leave the country by April 30, 2025.

10:47, december 31, 2024

EDB identifies key risks for Tajikistan's economy in the next three years

Analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have identified key external risks for Tajikistan's economy for 2025–2027.

10:25, december 31, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Tajik man missing for 21 years found in Kazakhstan

A Tajik citizen missing since 2003 has been reunited with his family thanks to the efforts of law enforcement agencies in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, the Interior Ministry’s press center says .

10:11, december 31, 2024

US provides Ukraine with US$2.5 billion in military aid and US$3.4 billion in direct budget support

US President Joe Biden announced on 30 December that the United States will provide Ukraine with almost US$2.5 billion in security assistance.

16:05, december 30, 2024

Thousands of faith healers and fortune tellers detained in police raids in Tajikistan

Tajikistan has detained thousands of faith healers and fortune tellers in an ongoing government clampdown, with the president praising the police raids.

14:40, december 30, 2024