Tajkistan

The risk of occurrence further avalanches and rockfalls in mountain areas remains high

Warmer temperatures have increased the risk of further avalanches in Tajikistan, where hundreds of snow-slides have occurred over the past three weeks, the Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet) warned

09:40, march 5, 2024

This year, the holy month of Ramadan will start in Tajikistan on March 11

This year, the holy month of Ramadan will start in Tajikistan on March 11, according to the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan (CRA).

09:14, march 5, 2024

Bitcoin price exceeds US$ 65,000 for the first time since November 2021

Statista reported on March 3, 2024 that Bitcoin (BTC) price again reached an all-time high in 2021, as values exceeded over 65,000 USD in November 2021.

17:12, march 4, 2024

INCIDENTS

Three kids killed in house fire in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district

Three children, 4, 3 and 1 years old, were killed in a house fire that broke out in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district in the afternoon of March 2.

16:44, march 4, 2024

Tajikistan invites Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to invest in implementation of the Roghun HPP

On February 28, 2024, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mr. Zavqi Zavqizoda, met in Abu Dhabi with the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), Mr.

15:55, march 4, 2024

SECURITY

Taliban can pose threat to democratic and secular Tajikistan, says article

“In Afghanistan, which has a long border, historical, cultural, linguistic, religious and traditional commonality with Tajikistan, the Taliban terrorist movement returned to power in

11:33, march 4, 2024

POLITICS

Tajik, Kyrgyz foreign ministers meet in Antalya to discuss cooperation issues

Top Tajik diplomat Sirojiddin Muhriddin on March 2 met in Antalya, Turkiye with his Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek Kulubayev on the sidelines of the of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) that took place

10:59, march 4, 2024

SECURITY

Draft target program to fortify Tajikistan-Afghanistan border discussed in Moscow

Presided over by Tajikistan, a joint meeting of concerned ministries and agencies of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member nations took place in Moscow on February 27 –

09:54, march 4, 2024

The World Bank supports Tajikistan’s advancement in e-commerce

The World Bank and the IFC - the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, on March 1 held the first Conference on Elevating Global Access through E-Commerce (E-GATE) in Tajikistan with support

15:09, march 1, 2024

3,000 Tajiks illegally crossed the US border in 2023

Daily Mail reported on February 29 that Republican Senator` Steve Daines is ominously warning about a growing network of terrorists entering the U.S.

14:38, march 1, 2024

Swathes of Tajikistan, with the exception of GBAO, were left without electricity on March 1

Most part of the country, with the exception of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, were left without electricity on Friday, March 1 amid what appears to be a major technical malfunction.

11:28, march 1, 2024

Russian air carrier launches flights on a new air route connecting Khujand and Ufa

Beginning on March 7, Nordwind Airlines will launch a new air route connecting the Tajik northern city of Khujand and Ufa, the capital of Russia’s Boshkortastan Republic.

10:32, march 1, 2024

Government meeting reviews the results of work carried by geologists in 2018-2023

Presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, a meeting of the Government of Tajikistan took place yesterday.

10:05, march 1, 2024

President shakes up judges, prosecutors and National Guard’s senior officers

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, yesterday introduced staff changes to the judicial system, Prosecutor-General’s Office and the National Guard, the Tajik

16:48, february 29, 2024

How Central Asia’s countries shared water resources?

The five main river basins in Central Asia are formed by the Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Balkhash-Alakol, Ob-Irtysh, and Ural rivers.

12:07, february 29, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Resident of Khatlon province gets a jail term 12 years for murders committed during the civil war

A resident of Khatlon province has got a jail term of 12 years committed in the country during the civil war (1992-1997).

11:10, february 29, 2024

EBRD helps increase reliability of electrical grid in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is pledging more resources to increase the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply in Tajikistan by organizing a financial

10:57, february 29, 2024

INCIDENTS

Six members of one family died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Dushanbe

Six members of one family, including children 11, 9, 8 and 6 years old, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Dushanbe on the night of February 27-28.

10:18, february 29, 2024

Dushanbe mayor receives BYD regional director for Central Asia to discuss cooperation

On Wednesday February 28, Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali received BYD Regional Director for Central Asia Ivan Tsao.

16:36, february 28, 2024

President shakes up high-ranking military officials

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, has introduced a number of staff changes to the country’s Ministry of Defense.

14:48, february 28, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Warehouse manager of power distribution enterprise in Istaravshan suspected of embezzling budgetary funds

The press center for the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan says warehouse manager of Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Power Distribution

13:51, february 28, 2024

Tajik experts oppose the abolition of the moratorium on the death penalty

Over the past few years, some high-ranking Tajik officials have again spoken about the need to abolish the moratorium and return the death penalty for a number of serious crimes. CABAR.

10:47, february 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia toughens punishment for participation in Hajj without permits

Saudi Arabia has warned visitors and residents against participating in the upcoming Hajj season 2024 without obtaining necessary permits.

10:28, february 28, 2024

SECURITY

Pro-Western NGOs intensify anti-Russian activities in Central Asia, says Russian defense minister

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says Pro-Western non-governmental organizations have intensified anti-Russian activities in Central Asia.

09:55, february 28, 2024

More than 266 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Tajikistan last month

Based on data from the Customs Service under the Government of Tajikistan, the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan says twenty-eight of the world provided 18,520,200

09:24, february 28, 2024

Health systems marathon: to accelerate reforms in Tajikistan

With support from the European Union and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe), a ‘marathon’ of high-level events was organized in February.

16:40, february 27, 2024

Degradation of land in the south of Tajikistan may leave the population without food

Among the countries of the Central Asian region, Tajikistan is considered the most vulnerable to desertification.

14:29, february 27, 2024

Information about restoration of military departments at Tajik universities turns out to be unreliable

Information about restoration on of military departments at Tajik higher educational institutions that has recently spread through social networks turned out to be unreliable.

11:34, february 27, 2024

Russia to ban gasoline exports for six months

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has approved a ban on gasoline exports for six months starting from March 1, the RBC daily reported on today, citing two sources.

11:08, february 27, 2024