Tajkistan

10:22, january 5, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajikistan spent on health care two times more than the revised budget earmarked for this sector

Due to the coronavirus crisis, Tajikistan over the ten months of last year had spent on health care two times more than the last year’s revised budget projected for this sector.

09:52, january 5, 2021

SOCIETY

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: No new COVID-19 cases reported yesterday

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) says no new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan.

16:52, january 4, 2021

SOCIETY

Two Tajikistanis detained in Kyrgyzstan with 4 tons of smuggled tangerines

The Kyrgyz border service says two Tajikistanis have been detained in Kyrgyzstan’s Leilek district with four tons of smuggled tangerines.

16:23, january 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Uzbek national air carrier will operate one-time charter flight from Tashkent to Dushanbe tomorrow

The Uzbek national air carrier will operate a charter flight Tashkent-Dushanbe-Tashkent on January 5. “It will be one-time commercial flight.

15:17, january 4, 2021

SECURITY

Tajikistan to participate in the International Military Games this year

Subunits of the Armed Force of Tajikistan have begun preparations for this year’s International Military Games (ArMI 2021).

14:25, january 4, 2021

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan to finance construction of reception center for COVID-19 patients in southern Tajikistan

Uzbekistan is expected to finance the construction of reception center for COVID-19 patients in Qubodiyon district, Khatlon province, a source within the Tajik government told Asia-Plus in an

11:44, january 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajikistan asks creditor countries to suspend debt service

The World Bank notes that COVID-19 has dealt a major blow to world’s poorest countries, causing a recession that could push more than 100 million people into extreme poverty.

11:15, january 4, 2021

SOCIETY

Many Tajiks reduce their food consumption in comparison to pre-pandemic time, says World Bank survey

As Tajikistan struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a significant number of the country's 9.

10:18, january 4, 2021

POWER

Tajik parliamentarians hold meetings with their voters

Members of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) are continuing to hold meetings with their voters.

09:57, january 4, 2021

SOCIETY

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: The number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tajikistan reaches 13,300

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), 304 new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in

11:39, december 31, 2020

SOCIETY

Emergency situations tend to help authoritarian nations to become more authoritarian, and covid-19 pandemic no exception

Governments around the world have faced a crisis of legitimacy in responding to COVID-19.

10:30, december 31, 2020

POLITICS

Indonesian ambassador congratulates Tajikistanis on New Year

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr.

10:10, december 31, 2020

POWER

Emomali Rahmon draws attention of government to shortage of teaching staff in Khatlon province

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday held the last government session of the year to the review the results of the passing year’s work and the plan of work for the first half-year of 2021.

09:06, december 31, 2020

SOCIETY

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: 31 new officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported yesterday

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), 31 new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan

11:14, december 30, 2020

SOCIETY

World-class virology lab expected to be established in Tajikistan next year

A world-class virology laboratory is expected to be established in Tajikistan next year. The laboratory will be established at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.

09:53, december 30, 2020

TAJKISTAN

USGov provides $2.6 million to support medical oxygen systems in response to COVID-19 in Tajikistan

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, through its new U.S.

09:49, december 30, 2020

SOCIETY

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: 28 new officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported yesterday

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), 29 new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan

16:31, december 29, 2020

SOCIETY

Holders of the title of the Hero of Tajikistan now have the right to use public transport free of charge

The Government of Tajikistan has proposed amendments to the country’s law on state awards.

15:44, december 29, 2020

SOCIETY

RSF’s 2020 Round-up: 50 journalists killed, two-thirds in countries “at peace”

A total of 50 journalists were killed worldwide in 2020, according to the second part of the annual round-up of abusive treatment and violence against journalists, published by Reporters without

14:55, december 29, 2020

SOCIETY

The map of historical and cultural relics of Tajikistan to be made

The Ministry of Culture is planning to make a map of historical and cultural relics of Tajikistan. The map will be made to preserve historical and cultural monuments.

14:28, december 29, 2020

ECONOMY

Enterprises’ debts in Tajikistan reach about 87 billion somonis

Debts of reporting enterprises and organizations rose 3.2 billion somonis (equivalent to about 305 million U.S.

13:47, december 29, 2020

SOCIETY

Russia allocates US$3 million for construction of five Russian language schools in Tajikistan

Russia has transferred 3 million U.S.

11:43, december 29, 2020

POWER

Dushanbe mayor promises to create more than 23,000 jobs in Tajik capital next year

More than 23,000 new jobs will be created in Dushanbe by September next year.

11:15, december 29, 2020

ECONOMY

Tajikistan will receive grant from ADB for enhancement of roads in Khatlon province

Tajikistan relies heavily on road transport for international and domestic movement of goods and people, but much of the national road network has deteriorated and is unsafe, hindering the

10:41, december 29, 2020

SOCIETY

More than 20,000 soldiers and officers of Defense Ministry to receive New Year’s gifts from president

New Year’s gifts will be given to all soldiers and officers of the Ministry of Defense as well cadets of military schools and families of servicemen who died in the line of military duty on

10:17, december 29, 2020

SOCIETY

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: 32 new officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported yesterday

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), 32 new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan

17:12, december 28, 2020

LAW-ORDER

Employee of Dushanbe administration detained for large scale fraud

An employee of the Dushanbe administration has been detained on suspicion of a large-scale fraud According to press center of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption,

16:51, december 28, 2020

ECONOMY

Central Asia’s exports fell 24 percent this year, says ESCAP report

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with increasing trade tensions and an already slowing global economy, have paved the way for the world’s worst economic performance since the

16:18, december 28, 2020

SOCIETY

Chess Palace being built in Tursunzoda

A Chess Palace is being built in Tursunzoda, a city in western Tajikistan, known for its aluminum smelting plant.

14:54, december 28, 2020

SOCIETY

Isfara mayor visits families of Isfarans who were killed in clashes along Tajik-Kyrgyz border

Isfara Mayor Bahovaddin Bahodourzoda has visited families of three residents of the Chorkuh and Vorukh jamoats who were killed in clashes along Tajikistan’s common border with Kyrgyzstan during