Tajkistan

14:28, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Dehdal Glacier in Tojikobod district on the move again — up to 20 meters per day

Tajikistan’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet) has recorded renewed movement of the Dehdal Glacier, located in the Surkhob River basin near the village of Safedob in the Tojikobod district

10:44, december 8, 2025

INCIDENTS

Tajikistan’s Interior Ministry comments on Fire at Korvon market

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has released details regarding a fire that broke out at the entrance area of Dushanbe’s largest market, Korvon, on the morning of December 6.

10:31, december 8, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Four men detained in a Dushanbe-based entertainment center for disturbing public order

Police in Dushanbe have detained four men after they initiated a conflict at the Dream entertainment center, disturbing visitors and violating public order, the city’s Police Department

10:08, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tarona Music Award – 2025: the biggest music event of the year is coming

On December 13, the Akasharif Jourayev State Philharmonic Hall will host the Tarona Music Award – 2025.

09:40, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Heavy precipitation reportedly expected in Tajikistan at the start of the week

Meteorologists are forecasting heavy precipitation in Tajikistan at the beginning of this week. After a long, dry autumn, the country is finally set to receive some much-needed rain and snow.

09:19, december 8, 2025

POLITICS

Top Tajik diplomat discusses bilateral relations with his Finish and Hungarian counterparts in Vienna

Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin held meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Finland and Hungary in Vienna during the 32nd meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council.

09:08, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tcell and ESCS Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch a New Era of Interactive Gaming in Tajikistan

Leading telecommunications operator Tcell and the innovative platform for social games and tournaments Esports Championship Services (ESCS) have announced a strategic partnership.

09:01, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

IM GROUP becomes official partner of Tarona Music Award 2025

One of the largest private holding companies in Tajikistan, IM GROUP, has become the official partner of the Tarona Music Award 2025.

16:29, december 5, 2025

ECONOMY

Russia’s Central Bank lifts restrictions on foreign transfers

On December 8, the Bank of Russia lifts the limits on foreign currency transfers abroad, which had been imposed on Russian citizens and individuals from friendly countries.

16:07, december 5, 2025

ECONOMY

Energy limits in Tajikistan reach electric vehicles

The energy crisis in Tajikistan has forced authorities to find a balance between the development of "green" transportation and sustainable energy supply.

15:44, december 5, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Prosecutor asks for life sentence for killer of family in Roudaki district

A prosecutor in the trial of Saifullo Azimov, who is accused of brutally murdering a woman and her three children in Roudaki district, asked the Supreme Court on December 3 to sentence Azimov to life

15:20, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

Direct flights to Kish Island launched in Tajikistan: tours starting at $549

New tours to the popular Kish Island, a renowned and affordable resort in the Persian Gulf, are now available for Tajik travelers.

12:32, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

First International Suzani Festival to take place in Panjakent

In honor of Panjakent’s official designation as a World Craft City, the city will host its first International Folk Art Festival, "Suzani of Panjakent.

12:15, december 5, 2025

ECONOMY

Freedom Bank presents the future of banking services in Tajikistan

Freedom Bank held a press breakfast in Dushanbe on December 4, where the bank’s representatives shared insights into their new products and digital capabilities aimed at transforming banking

11:55, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan unveils program to address challenges in colleges and vocational lyceums

A four-year program has been adopted in Tajikistan to address the challenges facing vocational education, including colleges and professional lyceums.

11:33, december 5, 2025

ECONOMY

EBRD and EU helping to tackle energy losses in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of Tajikistan’s electricity distribution network by organizing a financing

11:21, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik judo athletes maintain top-10 positions in IJF world ranking

On December 1, the International Judo Federation (IJF) released its updated world rankings, and Tajikistan's judo athletes continue to hold strong positions.

10:40, december 5, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Court issues verdict in case of 2-year-old’s death at nursery in Dushanbe

A verdict has been issued in the case of the tragic death of 2-year-old Sudais at the private nursery "Pochemuchka" in Dushanbe’s Sino district.

10:20, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

South Korea announces 90-day voluntary departure program for Illegal migrants

South Korea has launched a 90-day voluntary departure program for foreigners living in the country without legal status.

10:10, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

The Roudaki Prize for Literature and Arts in Tajikistan now accepting submissions

The Committee for the State Roudaki Prize has announced the start of accepting submissions for the 2026 awards.

09:55, december 5, 2025

SOCIETY

Asalbek Nazriyev: "The theater should be a mirror of life"

Famous Tajik actor Asalbek Nazriyev, People's Artist of Tajikistan, recently celebrated his 77th birthday.

09:28, december 5, 2025

POWER

Tajikistan's Government approves amendments offered to the Air Code

The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft law amending the Air Code and sent it to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) for review.

09:00, december 5, 2025

POLITICS

SCO condemns armed attacks in Tajikistan’s border areas

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) condemned the armed attacks in Tajikistan’s border areas in a statement issued on December 3.

16:24, december 4, 2025

SOCIETY

How student from Pamir becomes leader of a major bank: the story of Gulanor Atobek

Gulanor Atobek, the chairwoman of Alif Bank, skillfully manages not only a large financial institution but also her time, family, and personal interests.

14:28, december 4, 2025

ECONOMY

"Tajikistan must become more transparent" in precious metals mining sector

Tajikistan hosted Helen Clark, Chair of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), from November 24-25.

14:05, december 4, 2025

SOCIETY

Dushanbe to launch "QR Guide" project for tourists

A new project called "QR Guide" will be launched in Dushanbe, allowing visitors and locals to access information about the city's cultural, historical, and tourist sites.

11:01, december 4, 2025

SOCIETY

"The homes are cold, there's nothing to warm up with." The blind in Hisor are left without electricity again

Residents of the Hayoti Nav settlement in Hisor district of Tajikistan, all of whom are visually impaired, are once again facing the problem of electricity cuts.

10:40, december 4, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan and Iran discuss expansion of industrial and technological cooperation

The Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Sherali Kabir, yesterday met with the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan.

10:00, december 4, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan announces new programs to support people with disabilities

Tajikistan is home to over 170,000 people with disabilities, making up 1.59% of the country's total population of 10.7 million, the lowest percentage among post-Soviet states.

09:45, december 4, 2025

INCIDENTS

Tajikistan denies talks about Russian military involvement in joint border patrols

Tajikistan has denied Reuters report on talks about involvement of Russian military personnel in joint patrols along Tajikistan’s common border with Afghanistan after deadly attack on Chinese