Tajkistan

Rahmon promises to turn Tajikistan into the country with “green economy”

In 2032, Tajikistan will generate electricity only from the renewable energy sources, that is it will provide 100 percent “green energy” (currently 98 percent).

15:41, december 28, 2023

Rahmon names conditions under which the population will receive electricity around the clock

In a statement delivered at a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon noted on December 28 that about 9 billion somonis have been channeled to rehabilitation of the

14:59, december 28, 2023

The next unit of Roghun hydropower plant expected to be introduced into operation in 2025

In his address to a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon said on December 28 that the next unit of the Roghun hydropower plant is planned to be introduced into

14:35, december 28, 2023

EBRD and Eskhata Bank support Tajik retailers

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to greater sustainability of Tajik business by supporting lending activity of Eskhata bank, one of Tajikistan’s

12:00, december 28, 2023

Tajik, Afghan power utility companies reportedly sign electricity purchase agreement for 2024

Tajik and Afghan power utility companies – Barqi Tojik and Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) – have reportedly signed an agreement on purchase of Tajik electricity in 2024.

11:23, december 28, 2023

Government session held in Dushanbe yesterday to discuss economic issues

A government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, took place in Dushanbe on December 27.

10:49, december 28, 2023

Tajikistan and Iran vow to boost economic cooperation

The 16th session of the Tajik-Iranian Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation () took place in Dushanbe on December 26.

10:01, december 28, 2023

TAJKISTAN

New chapter of Tajikistan-Iran cooperation in media opens, says Tajik diplomat

Iran Press ( IP ) says Counselor of Tajikistan’s Embassy in Tehran Muzaffar Muhammadi on December 10 announced the opening of Media offices of Tajikistan and Iran in the next two

09:41, december 28, 2023

Rahmon addressing a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament today

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is addressing a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament today.

09:35, december 28, 2023

In Central Asia, the consequences of climate change are manifested primarily through water resources

Central Asian environmental researchers warn of the rapid destruction of natural ecosystems in Central Asia. Some of them believe that this is an irreversible process.

17:20, december 27, 2023

Tajik construction companies appeal to Rahmon and Putin over payment for construction of schools

Russia’s ZARUBEZHDIPSTROY LLC, which is general contractor for construction of five Russian-language schools in Tajikistan, local partners and other companies had to do most of the work at

11:26, december 27, 2023

Tajikistan, ADB sign US$40 million grant to strengthen STEM secondary education

The Government of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $40 million grant to help strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in secondary education,

10:52, december 27, 2023

POLITICS

Informal meeting of the CIS heads of state held in St. Petersburg yesterday

An informal meeting of the leaders of the CIS member countries took place at the Konstantin Palace in St. Petersburg on December 26.

10:13, december 27, 2023

Mufti of Russia dissatisfied with Tajik authorities’ work with migrants working in Russia

Mufti Albir Krganov, Head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia, say religious leaders of Central Asia’s nations should work more actively with migrants working both in Russia and

17:18, december 26, 2023

POLITICS

Some experts believe that world powers’ interest in Central Asia will decline in 2024

An article posted on CABAR.

16:03, december 26, 2023

INCIDENTS

Four teens attack courier in St. Petersburg just because he was not Russian

A 26-year-old courier – the citizen of Tajikistan – contacted the police station in St.

15:08, december 26, 2023

Man from Rasht district fined for beating his children

A court in Rasht district (Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan) has imposed a fine of 11,560 somonis on local man.

14:30, december 26, 2023

Tajikistan in second place globally in terms of the import of wheat from Kazakhstan

Tajikistan is in the second place globally in terms of the import wheat from Kazakhstan.

11:31, december 26, 2023

Tajik parliament ratifies US$20 million loan agreement signed with SDF

Sadoi Mardum newspaper, a mouthpiece of Tajikistan’s parliament, says the Majlisi Namoyandgon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) on December 22 ratified a US$20 million loan

10:36, december 26, 2023

Dushanbe cement plant shut down

The Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Cementi Tojik (Tajik Cement), which operates the Dushanbe cement plant, has announced its closure and the cement plant has been shut down.

10:03, december 26, 2023

INCIDENTS

Avalanches are expected in mountainous areas

Citing weather forecasters, the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan warns that avalanches are expected in mountainous areas of the country in the coming days.

15:06, december 25, 2023

POLITICS

Emomali Rahmon leaves for St. Petersburg for participation in informal CIS summit

President Emomali Rahmon today morning left Dushanbe for St. Petersburg for participation in an informal meeting of CIS presidents that will take place there on December 26.

14:01, december 25, 2023

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan vow to boost bilateral cooperation in information technology sector

Tajikistan and Kazakhstan have vowed to boost bilateral cooperation in the information technology sector.

13:17, december 25, 2023

SECURITY

Several Tajikistanis reportedly detained in Germany and Austria on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks

German media reports said on December 23 that the Islamist terrorist cell had planned terrorist attacks in Germany and Austria. Several arrests were reportedly made.

11:47, december 25, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Tajik opposition activist arrested in Dushanbe after deportation from Germany

Relatives of Tajik opposition activist Bilol Qurbonaliyev, who was deported from Germany for allegedly violating immigration rules, told Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service on December 22 that he

11:20, december 25, 2023

Tajik insurance company described among World Finance Insurance Awards 2023

Tajikistan’s insurance company, BIMA Life Insurance, has been described among winners of the World Finance Insurance Awards 2023.

10:32, december 25, 2023

Tajikistan receives new equipment from IAEA for studying glaciers in field conditions

The Glacier Research Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan has received new equipment from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for studying glaciers in field conditions.

09:29, december 25, 2023

President shakes up senior border guard officers

President Emomali Rahmon has introduced staff changes to the Main Border Guard Directorate of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), according to the Tajik president’s official

09:07, december 25, 2023

Kyrgyz coal prices have more than doubled in northern Tajikistan

The unilateral closure by the Kyrgyz authorities of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border has led increase in coal prices in the Tajik northern province of Sughd.

15:42, december 22, 2023