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China approves three COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trials

China approved three COVID-19 vaccine candidates for clinical trials, said an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology on April 14, according to Xinhua .

16:08, april 14, 2020

Russian president says the military cab be deployed to help tackle coronavirus outbreak

Russian media reports say that President Vladimir Putin has said the military could be deployed to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak, after the number of cases in the country rose sharply.

15:20, april 14, 2020

POWER

In case of contracting CODID-19, Tajik citizens staying in Russia should call ambulance or the Embassy

The Tajik Embassy in Moscow says that In case of contracting a novel coronavirus (CODID-19), Tajik citizens staying in Russia should call an ambulance or the Embassy.

14:48, april 14, 2020

POWER

Tajikistan introduces temporary restrictions on entry and exit of all foreign citizens and stateless persons via all BPs along Tajikistan’s border

In a statement released on April 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan informs that in order to implement preventive and mitigation measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),

14:27, april 14, 2020

POLITICS

EU to provide Tajikistan with 48 million euros to respond to coronavirus

On Monday April 13, 2020, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin received the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Tajikistan, Ambassador Marilyn Josefson, according

11:52, april 14, 2020

And tuberculosis again?! Resident of Shahriston district dies. His relatives taken under quarantine

A resident of the Shahriston district (Sughd province) died in the Sughd Regional TB Dispensary on April 11. It seems to be an ordinary case, but his relatives have been taken under quarantine.

11:06, april 14, 2020

IMF Executive Board approves immediate debt relief for 25 countries, including Tajikistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved immediate debt relief for 25 countries of the IMF’s member countries, including Tajikistan, under the IMF’s revamped

10:43, april 14, 2020

CENTRAL ASIA

27 medical workers contract COVID-19 in Almaty on April 12 alone

27 medical workers have contacted a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kazakh city of Almaty over the past 24 hours, Fergana news agency reported on April 13.

09:33, april 14, 2020

INCIDENTS

Emergencies Committee warns of possible mudslides and floods this week

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan warns that torrential rain can cause floods and mudslides this week and calls on people to be cautious and advises them not to travel to

09:06, april 14, 2020

France extends restrictions, eyes 'new phase'

Politicians in Europe have expressed hope that the spread of coronavirus might be at or near its peak. However, the number of new COVID-19 cases in China has jumped to a six week high.

08:44, april 14, 2020

LAW-ORDER

Trial of journalist facing extremism charges adjourned

The trial of freelance journalist Daler Sharifov, who is facing extremism charges was adjourned on April 13 until April 15.

17:24, april 13, 2020

Tajikistan to ratify agreements on supporting communities in CASA 1000 Project area

The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) considered a number of bills and agreements trade at an April 13 meeting, presided over by its speaker,

16:47, april 13, 2020

Medical worker caring for quarantined patients in Bokhtar hospital dies

A medical worker, who was caring for quarantined patients in Bokhtar hospital, has died. According to official data, she died of tuberculosis.

16:15, april 13, 2020

Tajikistan’s economic growth to slow down this year amid the worsened external factors

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)’s analysts forecast Tajikistan’s economic growth to slow down in 2020 due to worsened external factors.

15:22, april 13, 2020

UCA staff transfer one day’s salary to COVID-19 Solidarity Fund

The University of Central Asia (UCA) has established a fund to provide assistance to families suffering as a result of the humanitarian and economic impact of COVID-19.

11:24, april 13, 2020

RSF calls on Tajik authorities to release a freelance journalist who goes on trial on extremism charges

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling on Tajik authorities to immediately release a journalist whose trial on what the Paris-based watchdog called “absurd” extremism charges is due

10:51, april 13, 2020

United States declares major disaster in all 50 states for the first time in history

U.S.

10:16, april 13, 2020

CENTRAL ASIA

The number of COVID-19 cases increasing in Uzbekistan

Russia’s news agency Sputnik reported on April 12 that according to data from Uzbekistan Health Ministry, more than 100 new cases of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were registered in

09:45, april 13, 2020

Quarantined man dies in northern Tajikistan

A quarantined man has died in northern Tajikistan. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population says the man died of coronary heart disease.

17:24, april 10, 2020

CENTRAL ASIA

COVID-2019: Lessons for Central Asia and impact on foreign policy

“The current crisis is a readiness test of Central Asian countries to build up regional political interaction, remove trade barriers, increase economic cooperation and resolve most

16:48, april 10, 2020

Tajik authorities have put ban on exporting scrap metals

Tajik authorities have put ban on exporting scrap metals as well ferrous and non-ferrous metal waste.

15:35, april 10, 2020

Government writes off tax debts of privately owned cocoon-breeding enterprise

The government has written off tax debts of the privately-owned cocoon-breeding enterprise “Pillai Tojik.” In all, about 4.6 million somoni of tax debts have been written off.

11:52, april 10, 2020

The U.S. Government provides food assistance to Tajikistan’s Health Ministry

The U.S.

11:44, april 10, 2020

Tajikistan to introduce mandatory registration of mobile devices

Tajikistan intends to introduce mandatory registration of mobile devices.

10:45, april 10, 2020

Tajikistan blocks access to the Prague-based news website Akhbor.com

Tajikistan has blocked access to the Prague-based news website Akhbr.com noting that it serves as a platform for terrorists and extremists.

09:35, april 10, 2020

POWER

Tajik, Kazakh presidents have telephone conversation to discuss cooperation

On Thursday April 9, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with his Kazakh counterpart Qasym-Jomart Toqayev.

18:03, april 9, 2020

Two hospitals placed under quarantine in Jabbor-Rasoulov district over coronavirus concerns

Two hospitals have been placed under quarantine in the northern district of Jabbor-Rasoulov due to coronavirus concerns.

17:05, april 9, 2020

Tajikistan to receive US$37.1 million for electrification of rural areas

The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) on April 8 ratified an agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and the World Bank Group on financing the Tajikistan

16:40, april 9, 2020