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Russian businesspeople to participate in International Expo “Tajikistan 2018”

Businesspeople from the Russian Chelyabinsk oblast will participate in the International Universal Exhibition “Tajikistan – 2018” that will kick off in Dushanbe on March 29.

14:19, march 27, 2018

POLITICS

Rahmon holds short talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda

President Emomali Rahmon has held short talks with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda who made a short stopover at Dushanbe airport on his way from Afghanistan on March 26, according to the Tajik

14:04, march 27, 2018

Two Tajik opposition activists reportedly detained in Turkey, no Immediate extradition

-- Human Rights Watch Central Asia researcher Steve Swerdlow says Turkey has detained two Tajik opposition politicians wanted in Tajikistan but will not extradite them at this point.

12:02, march 27, 2018

POLITICS

Tajikistan denies statement by U.S. general abut smuggling Russian weapons into Afghanistan across its border as ‘baseless’

Tajikistan has denied a statement by the head of US forces in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, about smuggling Russian weapons into Afghanistan across its border as ‘baseless.

11:28, march 27, 2018

WORLD

U.S. and 23 other countries join mass expulsion of Russian alleged intelligence officers

– International media reports say The United States and 23 other countries have joined the mass expulsion of Russian alleged intelligence officers.

11:06, march 27, 2018

WB report finds that the worsening impacts of climate change can lead to increase in migrant flows

A new World Bank report has found that by 2050 the worsening impacts of climate change in three densely populated regions of the world could see more than 140 million people move within their

10:49, march 27, 2018

SECURITY

Tajikistan opens U.S.-funded Regional Training Center to Nuclear Radiation and Safety Agency

The Export Control and Border Security program (EXBS) of the United States Embassy in Dushanbe donated a new regional training center for prevention of weapons of mass destruction, nuclear

10:36, march 27, 2018

Tajikistan expected to set up the Glacier Monitoring Research Center

A government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon took place in Dushanbe on March 26.

10:11, march 27, 2018

Rahmon extends condolences to Vladimir Putin over the Kemerovo shopping center blaze

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has sent condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the Kemerovo shopping center blaze, which killed at least 64 people, many of them children.

17:22, march 20, 2018

US$2.536 billion sent through money transfer system to Tajikistan from Russia last year

2.536 billion U.S. dollars were reportedly sent through money transfer system to Tajikistan from Russia last year, which more than 600 million U.S.

16:43, march 20, 2018

JICA assists to a capacity building of students in energy issues

On March 15, 2018, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MEWR) jointly with the Tajik Technical University named after academician M.S.

16:33, march 20, 2018

First Small Business Initiative stakeholder meeting took place in Dushanbe

On Thursday, March 15, the EBRD organized the first stakeholders meeting of its Small Business Initiative (SBI) in Dushanbe.

16:15, march 20, 2018

Tajik officials learn from Georgian peers in FAO study tour

A five-day FAO study tour is helping Tajik and Georgian government representatives exchange experience and best practices According to press release issued by UN Food and Agriculture Organization

15:59, march 20, 2018

Tajik aluminum company plans to purchase natural gas from Uzbekistan

The Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) plans to purchase natural gas from Uzbekistan this year in the volume meeting 30 percent of the company’s requirements in this kind of fuel.

14:44, march 20, 2018

Tajikistan, Russia plan to raise bilateral cooperation in the textile and clothing sector to a new level

The Union of Private Sector Development of Tajikistan (UPSD) will sign an agreement on cooperation with the National Association of Textile and Light Industry Enterprises of the Russian Federation in

14:30, march 20, 2018

WORLD

French ex-president Sarkozy in custody in campaign funding probe

Citing an official in the French judiciary, Reuters reports that former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was being held in police custody on March 20 for questioning by magistrates looking into

11:49, march 20, 2018

Gurminj Museum moves to another place. There will be no concerts in the Museum anymore

The Dushanbe authorities have adopted a decision on relocation of the Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments (or Gurminj Museum), which is located in the center of the city, as part of ambitious

11:22, march 20, 2018

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan reportedly plan to launch four bus routes this year

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan reportedly plan to launch four bus routes this year, according to Podrobno.uz news website.

10:56, march 20, 2018

Rahmon leaves for New York to attend UN events dedicated to international water decade

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today morning left for New York to participate in the UN events dedicated to the International Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development.

10:37, march 20, 2018

Children with congenital heart disease were the first guests of Dushanbe’s World of Fairytales

A new stadium, new children’s entertainment center, renovated railway bridge and restored park were put in commission in Dushanbe yesterday.

09:49, march 20, 2018

WORLD

Texas Governor Abbott and His Highness the Aga Khan reaffirm longstanding partnership

On Sunday March 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott lauded the longstanding partnership and friendship with His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and the Ismaili

17:26, march 19, 2018

The first tourism festival expected to take place in Tajikistan on March 22

The first Festival of Culture and Tourism is expected to take place in Dushanbe on March 22.

16:48, march 19, 2018

Tajikistan celebrates Day of Culture for the first time this year

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate a new public holiday – Day of Culture – for the first time.

16:11, march 19, 2018

President calls on intelligentsia to protect national interests

On Monday March 19, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met with representatives of Tajik intelligentsia.

15:25, march 19, 2018

Russia changes air passages for Tajik airlines operating flights to Russia

Russian has changed air passages for Tajik airlines – Tajik Air and Somon Air -- operating flights to Russia.

14:27, march 19, 2018

LAW-ORDER

The man suffering from mental disease kills his 3-year-old daughter and injures other members of his family

A man suffering from a mental disease has killed his 3-year-old daughter and seriously injured other members of his family.

14:06, march 19, 2018

95 percent of Russian nationals living in Tajikistan reportedly vote for incumbent Russian president

95 percent of Russian nationals living in Tajikistan have reportedly voted for the incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin.

11:24, march 19, 2018

Tajikistan ratifies Tajik-Uzbek agreement on visa-free travel

Tajikistan has ratified its agreement with Uzbekistan on visa-free travel next week. The deal enables citizens of each country to visit the other for up to 30 days without obtaining a visa.

11:01, march 19, 2018

Rahmon holds traditional meeting with representatives of Tajik intelligentsia today

The meeting that is being held at the National Library of Tajikistan aims to discuss topical problems, new proposals and the results of research and education activities.

10:46, march 19, 2018