Tajkistan

His last message was: 'I will stay alive' – details of the death of a Tajikistan-born Russian citizen in Ukraine

The wife of a 23-year-old Islomidin Rahmatov, who died in the Russia-Ukraine war, shared details of how her husband joined the Russian army and met his tragic end.

16:05, october 7, 2025

Business standard: a new growth point for Tajikistan's economy

A well-known Tajik economist, Doctors of Sciences in Economics Sharif Rahimzoda, shares his views on prerequisites for economic growth in Tajikistan.

15:18, october 7, 2025

Tajikistan’s education system: rules that hinder progress and development

Tajikistan’s education system has been in the spotlight recently due to a series of controversial regulations that critics argue not only fail to enhance learning but may actually be harmful to

14:48, october 7, 2025

Tajik grappling triumph: Komil Boymurodov becomes a two-time European champion

The 2025 NAGA Europe Grappling Championship, one of Europe’s largest grappling tournaments, took place in Limburg, Germany, on October 4-5, bringing together some of the world’s top

14:28, october 7, 2025

German-funded central district hospital opens in Khatlon’s Temurmalik district

The newly renovated Central District Hospital in Temurmalik district, located in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan, was officially inaugurated on October 2.

11:18, october 7, 2025

EBRD to provide $12 million for water and heating system upgrades in Tajikistan

The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed agreements to implement two major infrastructure projects: “Improvement of the

10:58, october 7, 2025

Dushanbe to connect 100 new buildings to Dushanbe’s central heating system this year

This year, 100 additional buildings in Dushanbe will be connected to the city’s centralized heating system, bringing the total number of heated facilities to 3,300, according to Hamza Hakimov,

10:38, october 7, 2025

Tajikistan to merge three state-owned communications enterprises

On September 25, 2025, the Government of Tajikistan issued a decree on enterprises and institutions of the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

10:08, october 7, 2025

Traffic restrictions announced in Dushanbe ahead of high-level events

Authorities in Dushanbe will impose traffic restrictions from October 8 to 12 due to a series of high-level international events taking place in the Tajik capital.

09:47, october 7, 2025

Muhiddin Asadulloev win gold medal for Tajikistan at the World Judo Junior Championships in Peru

A 19-year-old judoka Muhiddin Asadulloev won the gold medal at the World Judo Junior Championships in the -73 kg category, defeating Japan's Ryusei Arakawa in the final.

09:00, october 7, 2025

INCIDENTS

Woman from Khatlon’s Temurmalik district arrested for beating her five-month-old baby on Camera

Police in Khatlon province have detained a woman after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her violently beating her five-month-old infant.

16:18, october 6, 2025

POLITICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin to make first state visit to Tajikistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Tajikistan on October 9 for his first-ever state visit to the country.

15:08, october 6, 2025

Over 450 migrants deported after more than 7,600 police raids in Moscow

More than 450 migrants have been deported from Russia following 7,632 police raids across Moscow, according to a report released by the city’s Main Police Directorate covering the first nine

11:23, october 6, 2025

Behruz Umarov Wins Tajikistan’s First Gold at CIS Games 2025

Tajikistan’s national team has secured its first-ever gold medal at the 3rd CIS Games, currently taking place across several cities in Azerbaijan.

10:59, october 6, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Trial begins in Tajikistan over killing of 15-year-old boy by his father

The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has opened proceedings in the case of Parviz Odinayev, who is accused of torturing and killing his 15-year-old son, according to Radio Ozodi and judicial sources.

10:31, october 6, 2025

Nakubegim to represent Tajikistan at Moscow’s “White Cane” Festival

A ten-year-old Nakubegim Niyozova will represent Tajikistan at the 16th International Charity Festival-Contest “White Cane,” a traditional vocal event for talented children with visual

09:36, october 6, 2025

Rules of life: Emomali Rahmon turns 73

Yesterday marked the 73rd birthday of Tajikistan’s long-serving president, Emomali Rahmon, who has led the country since 1992.

15:43, october 3, 2025

Markets and shopping centers in Dushanbe to close for three days

In preparation for the upcoming summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) heads of state, several markets and shopping centers in Dushanbe will be closed for three days: October 8, 9,

15:12, october 3, 2025

EBRD approves new country strategy for Tajikistan

The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Tajikistan, setting out the Bank's priorities in the country to 2030, says

14:22, october 3, 2025

Kazakhstan expresses readiness to purchase electricity from Roghun Hydroelectric Plant

Kazakhstan has announced its willingness to sign a government-to-government agreement for the purchase of electricity from Tajikistan's Roghun Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP).

13:51, october 3, 2025

Tajikistan’s Ombudsman inspects prison conditions in Vahdat

On September 24, Tajikistan’s Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, visited the YS 3/1 correctional facility in Vahdat to inspect the conditions under which inmates are held.

13:31, october 3, 2025

How much money do Dushanbe residents need for a good life?

For a comfortable life in Dushanbe, a single person needs about 4,850 somonis (518 USD) per month, excluding rent.

12:36, october 3, 2025

MBAKids: a new era of education and patronage in Tajikistan

Tajikistan stands on the brink of a new developmental phase, where the main focus is shifting from investments in infrastructure, businesses, and housing to the most valuable strategic asset: the

10:16, october 3, 2025

Islamic Institute of Tajikistan: a look into the religious education system

The Islamic Institute of Tajikistan, named after Imam Azam Abu Hanifa, is the country’s only religious educational institution.

09:49, october 3, 2025

Tajik dried fruits to be showcased at this leading food and beverage trade fair in Germany

13 dried fruits processors from Tajikistan, leading players in the Central Asian dried fruits industry, will participate in the prestigious Anuga exhibition to be held in Cologne, Germany from

09:08, october 3, 2025

Roghun Dam Project to offset environmental impact through forest restoration

The construction of Tajikistan’s Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP) will proceed under t he environmental principle of “no net loss,” according to the updated Environmental and Social

17:18, october 2, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan reportedly completes 55% of draft target on first day, prompting questions about timing and transparency

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense announced that 55% of the national recruitment plan for the autumn military draft was fulfilled on the very first day of the campaign, which began on October 1.

16:55, october 2, 2025