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Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

Turkiye denounced Sweden after protests in front of its embassy in Stockholm including the burning of a Quran by far-right supporters and a separate demonstration by Kurdish activists.

10:06, january 23, 2023

SECURITY

Tajik nationals detained in Iran on charges of being members of ISIL-related terrorist ring

Iranian media reports say Iranian intelligence forces dismantled two teams affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terror group in the southeastern province of Sistan and

16:43, january 20, 2023

Tajik electric power reportedly improves energy supply in neighboring Uzbekistan

The press center of the Surkhandarya regional power grids says that in conditions of abnormally cold weather, Tajikistan has begun supplying electricity to provide regular energy supply of

16:11, january 20, 2023

Head physician of Sughd regional maternity hospital replaced after death of sextuplets

Head physician of Sughd regional maternity hospital in the northern city of Khujand has been replaced after the death of sextuplets. Ms.

15:38, january 20, 2023

Tajik parliament endorses amendments making deposit insurance mandatory

Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has endorsed amendments making deposit insurance mandatory.

11:54, january 20, 2023

SECURITY

Belarus to host drill for CSTO rescue units this year

This year, Belarus will host a drill for rescue units of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member nations.

11:14, january 20, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Jailed lawyer's brother gets a jail term of four years on charges of being associated with banned organization

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on January19 that a brother of jailed Tajik lawyer Saidnouriddin Shamsiddinov has been sentenced to four years in prison

10:53, january 20, 2023

Defensive missile systems installed on the roofs of several administrative buildings in Moscow

Russian media and social media outlets have been publishing photos and videos of allegedly installed Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft gun missile systems on the roofs of several buildings in Moscow, in

10:25, january 20, 2023

Iran refuses to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea and four other regions of Ukraine

Tehran does not officially recognize the Russian annexation of Crimea and four eastern regions of Ukraine despite “an excellent relationship with Moscow,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein

10:10, january 20, 2023

Russian Interior Ministry’s office in Dushanbe resumes reception of citizens for participation in voluntary resettlement program

The representative office of Russia’s Interior Ministry in Dushanbe has resumed reception of citizens for participation in the program of voluntary resettlement of compatriot living abroad to

17:00, january 19, 2023

POWER

Rahmon continues shaking up officials

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, introduced a number of staff changes today, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

16:30, january 19, 2023

Nearly 16,000 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Tajikistan last year

Fifty-nine countries of the world provided 140,899,200 U.

16:02, january 19, 2023

Tajikistan last year earned 106 million U.S. dollars from exporting electricity to neighboring countries

Last year, Tajikistan earned 106 million U.S. dollars (USD) exporting electricity to neighboring countries, which is 10.

15:11, january 19, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Head of Istaravshan municipal water works detained on suspicion of corruption

Director of the State Unitary Enterprise Water Supply and Sewerage in the northern city of Istaravshan (municipal water works), Ali Aliyev, is suspected of being involved in corruption.

14:22, january 19, 2023

Tajikistan, IDA sign four grant agreements totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars

Tajikistan and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed four grant agreement totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars.

11:39, january 19, 2023

Tajikistan begins assembling push-button mobile phones

Tajikistan has been assembling a dual SIM push-button mobile phone for already a month The phone is assembled under the brand of Vira labeled “Made in Tajikistan”.

10:54, january 19, 2023

Tajik Institute of Languages officially becomes International University

Tajik State Institute of Languages named after Sotim Ulughzoda has official become an International University.

10:28, january 19, 2023

INCIDENTS

Wife of regional official who committed suicide says her husband was under pressure

An official with the Directorate for Social and Protection and Pensions in Panjakent City of Sughd Province, Asadjon Bahromoov, was found hanged in his apartment on January 11.

09:41, january 19, 2023

Former chairman of Yovon district elected to head Tajik ruling party’s organization for Khatlon province

Jamshed Saidzoda, who was relieved of his post of Chairman of Yovon District in Khatlon Province on January 11, yesterday was elected to head the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan

17:13, january 18, 2023

The West puts pressure on Central Asia’s nations, says top Russian diplomat

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15:25, january 18, 2023

TAJKISTAN

Ukraine’s interior ministry leadership killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Media outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, say that at least 15 people including Ukraine's interior minister, other senior ministry officials and three children were killed on Wednesday

14:56, january 18, 2023

POLITICS

This year, border talks with Tajikistan will continue at a fast pace, says Kyrgyz foreign minister

AKIpress reported on January 18 that the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubayev has said that 2022 was rather complex period of relations with Tajikistan. "September incident...

14:28, january 18, 2023

Several NGOs resume some operations in Afghanistan with women workers

Several aid organizations have restored some operations in Afghanistan after they received assurances from Taliban authorities that women could work in areas such as health, in spite of restrictions

14:10, january 18, 2023

New migration rules adopted by Kazakhstan affect labor migrants working in the country illegally

Kazakhstan has changed its entry rules for foreigners. The new rules, expected to come into force on January 27 this month, change the allowable period of immigrants' presence in Kazakhstan.

11:51, january 18, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Payment of quarterly bonuses to public servants in Kyrgyzstan suspended for the purchase of military drones

Kyrgyz media reports say no salary increase is planned in the country in 2023.

11:13, january 18, 2023

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at more than 7.309 US billion dollars last year

Last year, Tajikistan’s external trade turnover amounted to 7.309.5 billion U.S. dollars 4.2 billion U.S. dollars, which is 14.5 percent or 905.

10:18, january 18, 2023

Kissinger backs Ukraine’s NATO membership, says Russia needs the opportunity to rejoin international system

Former U.S.

09:57, january 18, 2023

Tajikistan, Iran point out need for broader scientific cooperation

Head of Tajikistan’s National Academy of Sciences Farhod Rahimi yesterday met in Tehran with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Haddadi-Asl.

09:38, january 18, 2023