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Catalan referendum: preliminary results show 90% in favor of independence

Catalonia's separatist government has staged a referendum on leaving Spain - against the wishes of the national authorities.

10:32, october 2, 2017

POWER

President visits experimental intensive orchard named “The Leader of the Nation” in Khuroson district

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday visited an experimental intensive orchard in the Khuroson district, Khatlon province.

10:28, october 2, 2017

Russia concerned over increase in threats emanating from Afghanistan, says Russian ambassador

In a statement delivered at an international conference in Dushanbe, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Igor Lyakin-Frolov noted on September 29 that Russia is concerned over increase in threats

09:59, october 2, 2017

Russia concerned over increase in threats emanating from Afghanistan, says Russian ambassador

In a statement delivered at an international conference in Dushanbe, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Igor Lyakin-Frolov noted on September 29 that Russia is concerned over increase in threats

16:13, september 29, 2017

Telegram messenger promises to provided protected access to the app to users in Iran and Russia

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, has promised to protect anonymity of users and freedom of change of information, including in Russia and Iran, according to Meduza .

15:15, september 29, 2017

Mastermind of terrorist act in Qurghon Teppa gets life jail term

Mastermind of a blast that occurred in Tajik southern city of Qurghon Teppa on March 12, 2017 has got a life jail term.

13:56, september 29, 2017

Avalanche galleries will be built along mountain roads in Tajikistan

The Ministry of Transport has presented a number of projects for construction of avalanche defense works on the most hazardous sections of mountain roads.

13:19, september 29, 2017

Tajik authorities select companies for participation in Tajikistan’s exhibition of industrial goods in Tashkent

Tajik authorities are currently selecting companies for participation in an exhibition of Tajikistan’s industrial goods that is scheduled to take place in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, next

11:22, september 29, 2017

POWER

President urges the government to store fuel and food reserves

President Emomali Rahmon has urged Tajiks to take measures to thoroughly prepare for the upcoming winter.

10:26, september 29, 2017

Dushanbe hosts conference to discuss ways of joint fight against terrorism in Eurasia

An international conference entitled “The Fight against Terrorism and Extremism in Eurasia: Common Threats and Combined Experience” is being held in Dushanbe today.

09:55, september 29, 2017

We cannot afford a mistake while building Roghun hydropower plant, says Tajik official

Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, yesterday visited the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

09:29, september 29, 2017

OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe holds a regional workshop on explosive hazards reduction

A four-day OSCE regional workshop on explosive hazards reduction and response, organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, concluded in Dushanbe yesterday.

16:56, september 28, 2017

Companies offering childcare benefits find economic gains, says IFC report

Report released by International Finance Corporation (IFC) on September 27 notes that companies around the world that offer childcare services for their employees found that the benefit had a

16:11, september 28, 2017

EFSD to finance the Caravan of Health for population of Tajikistan’s mountain areas

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) will support organization of the preventive medical examination of the population of remote mountain areas in Tajikistan with use of mobile

15:22, september 28, 2017

Ex-official fined for violating a law that curtails spending on weddings, funerals, and other private gatherings

In a ruling handed down today at a court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district, a 12,000 somoni fine was imposed on the former director of Tajikistan’s National Library Saifiddin

14:33, september 28, 2017

POLITICS

Tajikistan, Germany decide to hold the next political consultations in November in Dushanbe

Tajikistan and Germany have decided to hold the next political consultations in November in Dushanbe.

11:59, september 28, 2017

Tajikistan ends up in the 17th position in the overall standings at the 2017 Asian Indoor in Ashgabat

Tajikistan with 51 medals has ended up in the 17th position in the overall standings at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

11:28, september 28, 2017

Tajikistan falls two spots to 79th in Global Competitive Index

Tajikistan has dropped two places to 79th in this year’s edition of the Global Competitive Index (GCI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week.

10:43, september 28, 2017

POWER

President has telephone conversations with heads of five districts to discuss economic issues

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday afternoon had telephone conversations with heads of Devashtich, Rasht, Nuorobod, Lakhsh and Sangvor districts, according to the Tajik president’s official

09:59, september 28, 2017

Court rejects Nazarzoda’s request to replace judge in his case

A court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district has rejected request of the former director of Tajikistan’s National Library Saifiddin Nazarzoda to replace a judge in his case.

09:12, september 28, 2017

Indonesia hopes to attract over two million Chinese Muslim visitors in 2017 following successful trade mission

Indonesia is hoping for a sharp rise in tourist arrivals from Chinese Muslims over the next few months following a successful trade visit to the country.

08:57, september 28, 2017

U.S. Government celebrates accomplishments of USAID Quality Reading Project

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17:57, september 27, 2017

Tajik interior minister, Chinese minister of public security discuss cooperation

Tajik Interior Minister Ramazon Rahimzoda today met in Beijing with Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun on the sidelines of the 86th session of Interpol General Assembly.

17:28, september 27, 2017

At least one civilian killed, four injured in a string of rocket attacks on airport in Kabul

At least one civilian has been killed and four wounded in a string of rocket attacks on the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul city center on Wednesday, according to Afghan TOLOnews .

17:00, september 27, 2017

Tajikistan, Turkey discuss issues of detention and extradition of criminals wanted through Interpol

Tajikistan and Turkey have discussed issues related to detention and extradition of criminals wanted through Interpol.

16:26, september 27, 2017

Tajikistan intends to increase gold and silver production this year

Tajikistan intends to increase production of precious metals (gold and silver) this year. Compared to last year production of silver has reportedly increased nearly twice as much.

12:47, september 27, 2017

Temperatures expected to drop in Tajikistan in the coming days

Temperatures are expected to drop in Tajikistan in the coming days and showery rains will hit some regions, according to the Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet).

12:25, september 27, 2017

Tajik customs officers thwart an attempt of smuggling 10,000 liters of diesel fuels into the country out of Kyrgyzstan

Tajik customs officers have reportedly thwarted an attempt of smuggling 10,000 liters of diesel fuel into the country out of Kyrgyzstan.

11:20, september 27, 2017

Heating rates expected to rise in Dushanbe

The Government of Tajikistan proposes to raise heat energy prices by 15 percent beginning on October 1, this year.

10:18, september 27, 2017