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New ADB Country Director for Tajikistan appointed

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ko Sakamoto as its new Country Director for Tajikistan.

15:40, december 17, 2024

Afghan refugee crisis: calls to prevent forcible return of Afghan refugees from Tajikistan to Afghanistan

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reportedly held a meeting with a representative of Tajikistan in Geneva, urging the country to prevent the deportation of Afghan migrants to Afghanistan,

15:23, december 17, 2024

Power rationing introduced in GBAO for the first time in recent years

Electricity rationing has been introduced in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the first time in recent years.

14:01, december 17, 2024

EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia

The European Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 15th sanctions package imposed on Russia on December 16.

10:52, december 17, 2024

Natural disasters claim the lives of 17 Tajik citizens since the beginning of the year

Over the first eleven months of this year, 636 dangerous natural disasters have occurred in Tajikistan, according the country’s Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

10:42, december 17, 2024

A new app in Tajikistan helps tourists explore the country

Tajikistan’s Committee for Tourism Development has introduced the Tajikistan Tourist Map mobile application to assist foreigners, the Committee’s press service says.

10:23, december 17, 2024

‘When the state falls into the hands of terrorists, any position loses its meaning,’ states Bashar al-Assad

Syria's Bashar al-Assad issued his first statement since being toppled from power, saying he was evacuated to Russia from the Khmeimim base on December 8 as it came under drone attack, after

09:26, december 17, 2024

Tajik authorities announce tax breaks for 2025

In 2025, tax incentives will be provided under 17 provisions outlined in the "Law on the State Budget of Tajikistan for 2025.

16:20, december 16, 2024

The great leader Haydar Aliyev

December 12 is the memorial day of the great leader, the architect and founder of the modern independent state of Azerbaijan, who has a unique place in world political history.

16:14, december 16, 2024

Dushanbe ranks 216th among 241 cities in terms of expatriates' quality of life

Zurich tops the 2024 global ranking of cities for expatriates' quality of life, while Dushanbe ranked 216th out of 241 cities, according to Mercer’s city rankings .

15:54, december 16, 2024

INCIDENTS

Bodies of four more family members found in Kanibodom

On the night of December 15–16, in the village of Hisorak (formerly Qurgoncha), which is subordinate to the northern city of in Kanibodom, the bodies of four more individuals were discovered,

15:20, december 16, 2024

Emomali Rahmon reelected head of Tajikistan’s NOC, and his son reelected to head TFF

President Emomali Rahmon has been unanimously reelected as head of Tajikistan's National Olympic Committee (NOC), with his candidacy supported by 30 sports federations.

15:09, december 16, 2024

The Presidential Reserve Fund to receive more than 685.680 million somonis in 2025

The Presidential Reserve Fund of Tajikistan is set to receive 685.686 million somonis (approximately US$63 million) from the 2025 state budget.

14:45, december 16, 2024

POWER

Parliamentary silence: why Tajik MPs have stopped communicating with the media

It is becoming increasingly difficult to get opinions from members of Tajikistan’s parliament on socially significant issues.

11:24, december 16, 2024

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia president

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday in blow to EU aspiration.

10:59, december 16, 2024

Tajikistan and Pakistan point out the importance of speedy implementation of the CASA 1000 Project

The press center of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) says Tajikistan and Pakistan are interested in expanding cooperation in the water-energy sector, advancing the

10:49, december 16, 2024

POLITICS

Tajikistan and Pakistan sign two MoUs at the seventh session of the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission in Islamabad

Radio Pakistan reports that Pakistan and Tajikistan signed two memorandums of agreement at the seventh session of the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission held in Islamabad on December 11.

10:18, december 16, 2024

Tajikistan and EBRD Sign Agreement to Establish Road Asset Management System

The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a grant agreement worth US$500,000, the Ministry of Transport's press service says .

10:06, december 16, 2024

Consumer confidence in Tajikistan rises after three months of decline

In November 2024, Tajikistan's Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose to 150.9 points, interrupting a three-month decline, according to a study conducted by Freedom Finance Global.

09:27, december 16, 2024

Kazakhstan-based environmental organization claims that the Roghun Dam would be economic disaster for Tajikistan

The report, compiled by the Kazakhstan-based environmental organization Rivers without Boundaries claims that building the Roghun Dam in Tajikistan to its maximum projected height and

15:03, december 13, 2024

TAJKISTAN

The United Nations World Food Programme in Tajikistan invites you to participate in an Online Auction

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Tajikistan invites you to participate in an Online Auction from 13th December to 20th December 2024.

10:16, december 13, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Blind spot: Trump urged to pay attention to Central Asian countries

Former U.S. Navy officer James Durso has pointed out that no U.S.

09:50, december 13, 2024

54 journalists killed in 2024, says RSF report

The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2024 Round-up reveals an alarming intensification of attacks on journalists — especially in conflict zones, where over half of the news professionals who

09:28, december 13, 2024

LAW-ORDER

A resident of Dushanbe detained on suspicion of murder following a social media dispute

In Dushanbe, an 18-year-old resident of Dushanbe, Lutfullo R.

09:09, december 13, 2024

Tajikistan plans to issue disaster relief bonds

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is launching a pilot project in Tajikistan to issue bonds aimed at mitigating the consequences of natural disasters.

09:04, december 13, 2024

Tajikistan and South Korea discuss cooperation in mineral resources exploration

On December 9, Tajikistan hosted its first roundtable dedicated to cooperation between Tajikistan and South Korea in the field of mineral resources.

16:26, december 12, 2024

POLITICS

Tajikistan to accelerate migration document approvals during CIS chairmanship

Tajikistan plans to expedite the approval process for migration-related documents during its chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2025.

15:48, december 12, 2024

POWER

Rahmon will address a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament on December 28

This year, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is expected to address a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament on December 28, the press center of Tajikistan’s upper chamber (Majlisi Milli) of

15:27, december 12, 2024

The growth outlook for Tajikistan raised from 6.5% to 7.3% this year, says ADB report

Asia and the Pacific’s economic growth will remain steady this year and next, but expected US policy changes under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump are likely to

15:05, december 12, 2024