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18:19, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

CCER does not agree with the findings of OSCE/ODIHR EOM’s interim report

Tajikistan’s Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) has denied interim report No2 released by the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission (EOM) on February 22 as “unfounded.

17:32, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

OSCE/ODIHR EOM head informs Tajik leader of EOM’s two interim reports

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

16:42, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

First session of Apprenticeship Board held at UCA SPCE’s Khorog Campus yesterday

KHOROG, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The first session of the Apprenticeship Board took place at the Khorog Campus of the School of the Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) at the

15:59, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Eskhata Bank begins to issue local currency credit cards

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In the frame of the project for development of non-cash payments through plastic cards, the Khujand-based open joint-stock company, Eskhata Bank,

15:38, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

ADB official satisfied with measures taken by Tajikistan to mitigate effects of global crisis

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has been affected by the global financial crisis less than other countries, Ms.

14:51, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM receives new Korean Charge d’Affaires

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarfii yesterday received new Charge d’Affaires of the Republic of Korea to Tajikistan, Ro Sun-min (phonetically

14:27, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Weekly Millat files counter suit against agriculture minister, asking...one somoni in damages

Preliminary hearing for lawsuit brought against the Dushanbe weekly Millat by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) is expected to begin in the court of Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district today.

13:45, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

OSCE/ODIHR EOM to inform Tajik president about their observation of preparations for elections

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is receiving the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) election observation mission (EOM) for the

13:29, february 25, 2010

SPORT

Tajikistan fails to qualify for 2010 AFC Challenge Cup final

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan failed to qualify for the final of the 21010 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup losing semi-final game against Turkmenistan 0-2 on

13:06, february 25, 2010

POWER

President signs law granting amnesty to Tajik citizens and legal entities for legalization by them of some of their funds

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 24, President Emomali Rahmon signed the law on amnesty for citizens and legal entities of Tajikistan in connection with

12:57, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Emomali Rahmon, Abdullah Gul discuss prospects of Tajik-Turkish cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Wednesday afternoon, President Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, President Abdullah Gul, according to

11:59, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM, Latvian envoy discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 24, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi received Latvian Ambassador to Tajikistan Igors Apokins, according to the MFA information

11:45, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Over 85% of cotton fields plowed and ready for sowing, says MoA source

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- More than 85 percent farmland allocated to cotton has already been plowed and made ready for sowing campaign, according to the Ministry of

11:30, february 25, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik banks have weak liquidity due to global financial crisis and lending to unprofitable cotton producers

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In our view, some banks are having weak liquidity mainly as a result of the global financial crisis, as well as the past lending to unprofitable

11:15, february 25, 2010

SOCIETY

Western observers’ criticism of polls in Tajikistan ‘a mere slyness,’ says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Western election observers realize well that elections in Central Asia can be only as such as they are now and they cannot be different, Tajik

19:59, february 24, 2010

TAJKISTAN

CCER member considers concerns about transparency of CCER’s work ‘baseless’

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Member of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) also head of Tajik Journalists’ Union, Akbarali Sattorov, does not agree with

19:17, february 24, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Ballot papers delivered to Sughd

KHUJAND, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Ballot papers for the February 28 parliamentary elections have been delivered to Khujand from Dushanbe by plane, Nabijon Poulodov, a secretary with

18:58, february 24, 2010

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon speaker reports on parliament’s work

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Speaking at the last sitting of the outgoing Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), its speaker, Saydullo Khairulloyev

18:32, february 24, 2010

TAJKISTAN

United States concerned about judicial actions against five independent Tajik newspapers

The U.S.

18:11, february 24, 2010

POWER

Parliament endorses bill on amnesty for legalization of funds

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Members of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have unanimously endorsed the bill on amnesty for physical and legal

17:32, february 24, 2010

LIFF’s co-production lab “Open Doors 2010” now opens its doors to Central Asia

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Organized with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Locarno International Film Festival’s (LIFF) co-production

16:44, february 24, 2010

Japan assists flood-damaged school in Panj district

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Japan allocates US$ 95,425 for “The Project for Reconstruction of the Flood Damaged School in Panj District” under Japanese Grant Assistance for

16:35, february 24, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Qiaroqqum HPP now generates up to 3 mln kWh of electricity per day

KHUJAND, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Qairoqqum hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in the Sughd province now generates 2.

16:13, february 24, 2010

TAJKISTAN

OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission questions transparency of CCER’s work

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) has held no sessions since January 19, raising concerns about the transparency and

15:50, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

China invested more than $8bln in Kazakh economy - Sec of State

China has become one of the largest investors in the economy of Kazakhstan with the total volume of investments of USD 8.4 billion.

15:47, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

New tariffs on cold water and sewerage system in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan has fixed new public utilities tariffs on cold water and sewerage system for Bishkek citizens. The decision was made Wednesday at the city governor’s session.

15:42, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reaches US$21.209bn in 2009

Foreign trade turnover of Uzbekistan made up US$21.209 billion in 2009, or increased by 0.1% year-on-year. Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover with the CIS states comprised US$8.

15:39, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries launched new major investment project

The Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries launched another major investment project - the construction of a unit of delayed coking in combination with a unit of tar deasphalting.

15:35, february 24, 2010

WORLD

Medvedev, Lavrov, high-placed diplomat discuss new START drafting

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev had working meetings with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the director of the Foreign Ministry’s department for security and disarmament, Anatoly Antonov, who

15:33, february 24, 2010

WORLD

Japan offers to enrich uranium for Iran: report

Japan has offered to enrich uranium for Iran to allow it access to nuclear power while allaying international fears it might be seeking an atomic weapon, the Nikkei business daily reported Wednesday.