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14:21, october 9, 2017

Close the mosque, otherwise I will f… all of you together with mullah, says Tajik official

A video uploaded to YouTube shows an unidentified Tajik official in the yard of a mosque insulting parishioners and demanding that the mosque be shut down.

10:32, october 9, 2017

Tajik judoka wins gold medal at Tashkent Grand Prix 2017

Tajik judoka Komronshoh Ustopiriyon has won gold medal at the Tashkent Grand Prix 2017, finishing first in the -90kg category.

10:07, october 9, 2017

U.S. Embassy announces the launch of English Language Program for journalists

The University of Central Asia School of Professional and Continuing Education (UCA SPCE) announces the launch of English Language Program for journalists and press secretaries working in government

09:01, october 9, 2017

President's brother dies aged 67

Nouriddin Rahmon, the elder brother of President Emomali Rahmon, died of heart failure on October 7 aged 67, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

15:06, october 5, 2017

One third of people living with HIV in Tajikistan avoid going to a clinic because of HIV-related stigma

UNAIDS has released a new report showing how stigma and discrimination is creating barriers to accessing HIV prevention, testing and treatment services and putting lives at risk.

10:39, october 5, 2017

Amnesty international: Torture fears for detained Tajik human rights lawyer

A statement released by Amnesty International ( AI ) on October 4 says that Tajik human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov, who is serving a 28-year prison sentence on politically motivated grounds, is

16:54, october 4, 2017

NGO offers free legal assistance to conscripts and servicemen

NGO Office of Civil Freedoms offers free legal assistance to conscripts and servicemen. A medical expert, who works with the NGO, offers consultations on the issues of fitness for military service.

14:12, october 4, 2017

Tajikistan’s language and terminology committee demands that Wikipedia correct spelling mistakes

The Language and Terminology Committee under the Government of Tajikistan demands that Wikipedia correct what it described as spelling mistakes in the in its Tajik-language content.

11:51, october 4, 2017

Tajik scholar, government critic leaves country

A Tajik scholar known for his public criticism of the government has left the country and says he has no immediate plans to return, according to Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service .

16:53, october 3, 2017

One of the JICA’s projects implemented in Tajikistan receives JICA President Award

The Japanese Grant Aid “Project for Rehabilitation of Drinking Water Supply Systems in Panj District, Khatlon Region” in the Republic of Tajikistan, which was implemented in the period of

10:30, october 3, 2017

Public commissions have no right to confiscate food prepared for banquets, says CRA

The Committee on Religious Affairs and Regulation of Traditions, Ceremonies and Rituals (CRA) says representatives of public commissions have no right to confiscate food prepared for banquets.

13:54, october 2, 2017

Tajik experts participate in environment and media forum held in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan hosted the Central Asian “#ЛИВЕНЬLivingAsia – Environment&Media” Forum for representatives of the media and environmental experts from all Central Asian countries on

11:34, october 2, 2017

Japan’s government supports development of sports in Tajikistan

On September 29, Mr.

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

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.

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

U.S.

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).

15:33, september 26, 2017

Hijab hunting in Khujand; women reportedly taken to police station for refusal to take off the hijab

A woman from Khujand was reportedly taken to police station today morning for refusal to take off the hijab (Islamic headscarf).

13:47, september 26, 2017

The European Union provides methodology training to Tajik judges

Two regional judicial training seminars are being held in Dushanbe from September 25 to 28.

11:20, september 26, 2017

“Gold” day for Tajik team at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat

September 25 was a gold medal day for Tajik athletes at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat. Yesterday, Tajik athletes won three gold medals.

14:29, september 25, 2017

Days of Russian Culture open in Dushanbe

Days of Russian Culture opened in Dushanbe Sunday evening.

14:11, september 25, 2017

Researchers develop measures to preserve unique species of flora and fauna of the Pamirs and the Hindu Kush

Issues related to transboundary collaboration on conservation of especially preserved ecosystems of mountain regions are being discussed by Tajik, Chinese and Nepalese researchers in Dushanbe today.

11:12, september 25, 2017

Tajik athletes win 38 medals at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat to date so far

To-date, Tajik athletes have won 38 medals at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, including 27 bronze and ten silver medals, according to the National Olympic Committee of

10:20, september 25, 2017

Ex-official on trial over Tajikistan's law against lavish parties

The former director of Tajikistan’s National Library has gone on trial on charges of violating a law that curtails spending on weddings, funerals, and other private gatherings, according to

09:55, september 25, 2017

Dushanbe will be left without drinking water for a day

In connection with repairs on water supply system some areas of Dushanbe will be left without drinking water for a day within the next few days, according to the Dushanbe administration.

08:55, september 25, 2017

OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducts workshop for judges and journalists in Tajikistan

The importance of having impartial and independent judiciary and media, international mechanisms ensuring freedom of expression and media and access to information were the focus of the

14:57, september 22, 2017

Dushanbe motorists do not support the Car-free Day initiative

Dushanbe motorists have not supported the Car-free Day initiative. No one of Tajik cities has joined this action so far. But we could take lessons from Belarus.

13:34, september 22, 2017

Tajikistan stands in 7th place in the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in terms of number of medals

To-date, Tajikistan stands in the 7th place of the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in terms of the number of medals, according to the National Olympic Committee of Tajikistan (NOC).