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09:40, march 31, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Lawyer for jailed Tajik human rights attorney flees to Germany

A lawyer for jailed Tajik human rights attorney Buzurgmehr Yorov has reportedly fled Tajikistan after fearing for her safety.

09:33, march 31, 2017

SECURITY

Tajik-Russian military maneuvers concluded in Khatlon on March 30

Tajik-Russian military maneuvers concluded in the Tajik southern Khatlon province on March 30.

15:55, march 30, 2017

WORLD

President Trump’s daughter Ivanka gets White House office

President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has assumed a “voluntary” position in the White House described as her father’s “eyes and ears,” but experts say it

14:54, march 30, 2017

ECONOMY

‘Harmful’ cement union of Tajikistan and China

Tajikistan plans to increase its cement production by launching new joint Tajik-Chinese ventures.

13:25, march 30, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s EITI Candidate Status suspended

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board on March 8 came to the decision to suspend Tajikistan’s EITI Candidate Status.

11:34, march 30, 2017

SOCIETY

Tajik students’ cultural performances at Aga Khan Academy

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10:45, march 30, 2017

SECURITY

Capital mayor orders local police to take measures to prevent military service evasion

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has ordered local police to take prophylactic measures against young men avoiding military service.

10:23, march 30, 2017

POLITICS

Tajikistan, Palestine hold political consultations

Dushanbe has hosted the first political consultations between the foreign ministries of Tajikistan and Palestine.

09:25, march 30, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

US expert on security in Central Asia and its new/old challenges

DUSHANBE, March 30, 2017, Asia-Plus -- Security situation in Central Asia, influence of Russia and the strengthening of China’s role in the region, as well as the US policy under Trump for

09:18, march 30, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Suspected Tajik IS recruiter says confession obtained under duress

A Tajik court is reviewing a complaint from a man who claims that his confession saying he tried to recruit fighters for the extremist group Islamic State (IS) was obtained under duress, according to

09:09, march 30, 2017

INCIDENTS

Large rockfall damages four houses in Khorog

A large rockfall has damaged four houses in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

16:59, march 29, 2017

SOCIETY

Snow leopard conservation project presented in Khorog

A new project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) aimed at supporting conservation of snow leopard in Tajikistan has been presented in Khorog,

16:15, march 29, 2017

POWER

Capital mayor, EBRD representatives discuss attraction of EBRD’s investments

On Wednesday March 29, Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali received a delegation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) led by First Vice President Phil Bennett.

15:37, march 29, 2017

ECONOMY

Inventory of assets of Tajprombank and Fononbank going on

The process of inventory of two troubled commercial banks – Tajprombank (Tajik Joint-Stock Commercial Industrial Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Fononbank – is going on and

14:45, march 29, 2017

INCIDENTS

Tajik emergency management agency warns of avalanches and mudslides in mountain areas

Unsettled weather followed by torrential rain is expected to hit the country within the next three days that may lead to landslides, mudslides and floods, the Committee for Emergency Situations and

14:08, march 29, 2017

SECURITY

Rahmon observes ongoing Tajik-Russian maneuvers at Fakhrobod training ground

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today is observing ongoing Tajik-Russian maneuvers at the Fakhrobod training ground.

13:39, march 29, 2017

INCIDENTS

Avalanche hits six houses in Khorog

An avalanche has hit six houses in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

13:10, march 29, 2017

WORLD

Top U.S. general in Europe calls for sending lethal weaponry to Ukraine

Media reports say the top U.S.

11:29, march 29, 2017

WORLD

UK officially begins Brexit process

British Prime Minister Theresa May is filing formal Brexit divorce papers today.

11:08, march 29, 2017

WORLD

Moscow to host pilaf festival

An international charity festival-contest “Cult of Pilaf” will take place in Moscow on April 1 in the framework of Navrouz celebrations.

10:53, march 29, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

U.S. boosts special forces training in Central Asia

U.S.

10:37, march 29, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Border guard officer gets jail term of 9 years for extortion and abuse of power

A border guard officer has got a lengthy jail term for extortion and abuse of power.

10:00, march 29, 2017

POWER

Hotel in Dushanbe returns to its previous name

By mayor’s decree Poytakht Hotel in Dushanbe has returned to its former name, Dushanbe.

15:35, march 28, 2017

ECONOMY

EBRD appoints new head of its resident office in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Mrs. Ayten Rustamova as the Bank’s new Head of Office in Tajikistan.

15:14, march 28, 2017

ECONOMY

Trade fair of Uzbekistan’s exports expected to take place in Dushanbe next month

A major trade fair of Uzbekistan’s exports, including auto goods and food products, is expected to take place in Dushanbe next month, according to the press center of Tajikistan’s Chamber

14:55, march 28, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajik, Russian aluminum companies reach amicable agreement

The Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) and the Russian aluminum giant, United Company Russian Aluminum (RusAl), have reached an amicable agreement.

14:22, march 28, 2017

ECONOMY

Rahmon receives first vice-president of EBRD

On Tuesday March 28, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received Mr. Philip Bennett, Frist Vice-President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Ms.

13:41, march 28, 2017

SOCIETY

Theater teaches about threats of trafficking in persons

Hundreds of Istaravshan city residents learn about threats of trafficking in persons’ through a mobile theatrical show performed by known and honored actor of the Republic of Tajikistan,

11:31, march 28, 2017

WORLD

Iran’s president in Moscow to discuss regional issues, bilateral ties with his Russian counterpart

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Moscow Monday evening for a two-day official visit to discuss regional issues and matters of mutual interest with his Russian counterpart and other

11:01, march 28, 2017

POLITICS

Tajik, Austrian presidents exchange messages of congratulations

Tajik and Austrian presidents have exchanged messages of congratulations on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and Austria, according