Tajkistan

09:29, december 16, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Saifullo Azimov sentenced to life in prison for murder of woman and her three children in Roudaki district

The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has sentenced Saifullo Azimov to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a woman and her three underage children in the village of Daryobod, Roudaki district.

09:00, december 16, 2025

POWER

Tajikistan to introduce full ban on vapes

Tajikistan is preparing legislation to fully ban the use, production, and distribution of electronic cigarettes (vapes).

16:41, december 15, 2025

ECONOMY

Iron ore processing plant to be built in northern Tajikistan

The Government of Tajikistan and the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Tajik Metallurgical Plant have signed an investment agreement for the construction and launch of an iron ore processing

15:45, december 15, 2025

POWER

Which of President Rahmon’s 2024 directives were not fulfilled — and why

Tomorrow, December 16, President Emomali Rahmon will deliver his annual address to both chambers of Tajikistan’s parliament — and by extension, to the people of the country.

13:21, december 15, 2025

ECONOMY

Dushanbe hosts high-level talks on sustainable financing for Tajikistan’s priority projects

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, held a High-Level Strategic Consultation focused on sustainable financing in Dushanbe on

12:58, december 15, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan begins receiving electricity from Uzbekistan

Tajikistan’s energy supply situation has partially improved thanks to electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) reported.

12:47, december 15, 2025

SOCIETY

Latvia to tighten visa and residency checks for Tajik citizens

Latvia’s Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to its regulations, introducing additional security checks for Tajik citizens applying for visas or residence permits.

10:37, december 15, 2025

ECONOMY

No interest, no bids: Hisor’s famous “Kharbouza” teahouse fails to sell again

The latest auction for the sale of Hisor’s well-known “Kharbouza” teahouse, held on December 12, saw no bidders, and the property remains unsold.

10:17, december 15, 2025

SOCIETY

On horseback and with binoculars: meet the only female forester in Tajikistan

Forestry work is a demanding and sometimes dangerous job — even more so for women.

09:56, december 15, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan to fine entrepreneurs for incomplete receipts

Entrepreneurs in Tajikistan will now face fines of up to 7,500 somonis if they issue receipts that lack mandatory information.

09:31, december 15, 2025

POLITICS

President Rahmon addresses International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat

On December 12, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon addressed the International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, held as part of the “International Year of Peace and

17:51, december 13, 2025

SECURITY

Kyrgyz Border Service: 80% of the border with Tajikistan in Batken region is secured with wire fencing

Around 80% of the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan's Batken region has already been equipped with wire barriers, according to the Border Service of the State National Security

17:38, december 13, 2025

POLITICS

By Tajikistan’s initiative, the UN General Assembly declares 2027 the International Year of Legal Literacy

On December 12, during its 80th session, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved the resolution titled "International Year of Legal Literacy, 2027," initiated by Tajikistan.

17:20, december 13, 2025

SOCIETY

Pamir and Tien Shan glaciers are melting: can the ADB’s program save the region’s water?

Central Asia is increasingly dependent on the glaciers of the Pamir and Tien Shan mountains, which are rapidly melting.

16:20, december 13, 2025

ECONOMY

The inspiring beauty of Tajikistan: 7 reasons to visit this country

Tajikistan is a land where time seems to stand still, preserved in the towering peaks of the Pamirs, the lively bazaars, and the aroma of fresh bread and honeyed fruits.

12:57, december 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Forests are disappearing, and natural disasters in Tajikistan are becoming more frequent

Climate change poses a significant threat to the ecosystems of Tajikistan, particularly its forests.

12:04, december 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan and China open joint environmental laboratory in Dushanbe

On December 10, a joint Tajik-Chinese environmental research laboratory was officially opened in Dushanbe.

11:52, december 12, 2025

ECONOMY

Bank Eskhata wins EBRD award for supporting women entrepreneurs

Bank Eskhata has been awarded a prestigious prize by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) under the Women in Business initiative, which focuses on supporting and developing

11:26, december 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan introduces recycling fee for mobile operators

The government of Tajikistan has introduced a recycling fee for mobile operators' base stations. According to government’s decree No.

11:21, december 12, 2025

SOCIETY

The virtual is real: why Tajikistan is mobilizing to protect girls from technology-facilitated gender-based violence

The digital world, intended as a space for connection and opportunity, has become an increasingly hostile environment for women and girls, with online abuse now manifesting in severe real-world

10:43, december 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Only four Tajik nationals acquired Russian citizenship in 2025

In 2025, only four nationals from Tajikistan have acquired Russian citizenship, the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports , citing an undisclosed document.

10:23, december 12, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan leaders discuss cooperation

On December 11, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Ashgabat for a working visit to attend the Forum of Peace and Trust.

10:10, december 12, 2025

POWER

Tajikistan amends language law: Tajik to be used on signs, advertisements, and news conferences

On December 3, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) approved changes proposed to the "State Language Law" that regulate the use of the Tajik language

09:42, december 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik marine found in Crimea after 84 Years, his remains to be repatriated

After 84 years of being missing, the remains of a Tajik soldier who died in World War II have been found and will be returned to his homeland.

09:00, december 12, 2025

ECONOMY

Funding for priority projects in Tajikistan, including Roghun HPP, discussed at roundtable in Riyadh

On December 9, within the framework of the Financial Development Conference in Riyadh, Tajikistan discussed attracting funds for the implementation of priority projects, including the construction of

16:20, december 11, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik health ministry confirms circulation of H3N2 flu, urges Caution but no panic

Seasonal flu strains A/H3N2 ("Hong Kong flu") and A/H1N1 ("swine flu") are currently circulating in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of Health.

15:18, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Low-quality Tajik coal, expensive Kyrgyz coal: demand surges along with prices

As electricity rationing tighten across Tajikistan, demand for coal has surged — especially in Sughd province, where Kyrgyz coal remains the most sought after.

14:43, december 11, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Members of organized gang linked to 11 Serious Crimes, including murder, detained in Dushanbe

Police in Dushanbe have detained four members of an organized criminal group responsible for a series of serious and particularly grave offenses committed since 2024 in the capital, as well as in

14:24, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Fintech holding OSON launches B2B platform in Tajikistan, giving banks access to payments and transfers via Unified API

International fintech holding OSON, operating in Tajikistan under the EasyPay brand, has announced the launch of its B2B platform, OSON Business, in the country.

11:08, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Rainfall reportedly brings some relief to Tajikistan's power shortages, but Citizens say blackouts persist

Tajik authorities state that recent rainfall in the country has helped increase water inflow to the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP), allowing for improved electricity supply to