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10:01, april 10

Over 500 Tajik nationals stranded at the Russian-Kazakhstani border

More than 500 citizens of Tajikistan have been waiting for a week to enter Russia at the Zhaisan/Sagarchin border crossing point (BCP) on the Kazakhstan-Russia border – they are not being

09:41, april 10

Remittances comprised 48% of GDP in the first three quarters of last year, says ADB report

The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025 , ADB’s flagship economic publication released yesterday, notes that growth strengthened further in Tajikistan in 2024 as substantial remittance

09:14, april 10

Open event Digital Skills held in Dushanbe as Part of ICT Week 2025

On April 9, an open event, Digital Skills, took place at the IT Park in Dushanbe as part of ICT Week 2025.

16:37, april 9

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan discuss cooperation in the field of digitalization

Issues related to cooperation between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in the field of digitalization were discussed in Dushanbe on April 3.

14:19, april 9

Schoolchildren from Tajikistan invited to participate in the international IT Olympiad

Schoolchildren from Tajikistan, alongside representatives from other countries, will have the opportunity to take part in the international IT Olympiad in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod oblast.

12:05, april 9

The prime minister inspects a number of construction sites in Khatlon province

Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda has inspected several large construction projects in the Khatlon province, including new hotels, schools, and cultural institutions.

11:48, april 9

A fire occurred in a high-rise building in Dushanbe: six people evacuated, no injured reported

On the evening of April 8, a fire broke out in a 12-story residential building in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district, the Emergencies Committee under the Government Tajikistan reported.

11:04, april 9

An avalanche occurred in GBAO’s Rushan district: the Dushanbe-Khorog highway is temporarily closed

An avalanche that occurred this morning in the Rushan district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) has blocked the Dushanbe-Khorog highway, temporarily halting traffic, the

10:04, april 9

ALIPH launches funding call to safeguard Central Asia’s cultural heritage from climate threats

At the Aral Culture Summit in Nukus, Uzbekistan, Valéry Freland, Executive Director of the International alliance for the protection of heritage (ALIPH), announced a new call for

09:35, april 9

Tajikistan economy to grow 7.4% in 2025, says ADB report

Tajikistan’s economic growth is projected to remain robust in 2025 and 2026, supported by investment in energy and industry, strong consumer demand, and private sector development, according to

16:39, april 8

RFE/RL: Young man who complained of police beating fined for avoiding military service

The Sughd Regional Court has handed down a ruling to fine a 22-year-old Navrouz Nourzoda from Zafarobod district 36,000 somonis for avoiding military service.

16:09, april 8

UN health agency chief says new pandemic inevitable

A new pandemic will inevitably occur sooner or later, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated, Kommersant reported on April 8.

15:42, april 8

Why Tajikistanis are doomed to constantly rising electricity prices

Starting from April 1, electricity prices in Tajikistan have increased once again. Residential customers now pay 15% more for electricity than they did previously.

14:37, april 8

IT Park opened in Dushanbe

An official opening of the IT Park Dushanbe – the first fully-fledged innovation center in the country aimed at developing the digital economy and technologies – took place on April 7.

10:59, april 8

Tajikistan listed among countries vulnerable to climate risks for macroeconomics

Climate shocks are disrupting livelihoods and economies in Asia and the Pacific. A much-needed transition to low-carbon development can also exert unintended socioeconomic costs.

10:32, april 8

Unified portal of public services presented in Dushanbe

The presentation of the unified portal of public service, Portal EGOV.TJ, took place in Dushanbe on April 7 as part of the week of information and communications technologies, ICT Week.

09:35, april 8

Communications service agency head advocates for turning Tajikistan into a transit country in the telecommunications market

The state policy in Tajikistan is aimed at creating favorable conditions for healthy competition in the telecommunications market.

09:09, april 8

‘Pride and Happiness of the Nation’ — a platform that can unite generations in Tajikistan

An article by Tajik political scientists Abdughani Mamadazimov and Farrukh Salimov says modern Tajikistan is entering a new stage of its political and social development.

08:59, april 8

Russian and Tajik military forces practice elimination of border breaches

Joint anti-terrorist exercises of the armed forces of Russia and Tajikistan have begun at the Harb-Maidon training ground in Khatlon province of Tajikistan.

16:39, april 7

Tajikistan criminalizes illegal consumption of electricity

On April 2, Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament approved amendments to the Criminal Code, which are aimed at strengthening accountability for the illegal

15:27, april 7

Tajikistan outlines priorities in combating the triple environmental crisis

A high-level plenary session was held in Samarkand as part of the climate forum, where environment ministers from Central Asia’s countries and Mongolia discussed joint actions to combat the

15:10, april 7

Tajikistan aims to attract 500,000 Russian tourists this year

A two-day international tourism exhibition “Summer 2025” took place in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on April-4, featuring tourism offerings from 16 countries, including Tajikistan.

14:52, april 7

Tajikistan, Iran sign an agreement on cooperation in the field of sports.

The National Olympic Committees of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of sports.

10:08, april 7

Joint Declaration adopted following the first European Union-Central Asia summit

The First European Union-Central Asia Summit, which was held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on April 4, resulted in adoption of a Joint Declaration.

17:08, april 4

European Union announces investment package of 12 billion euros for Central Asia

The European Union has announced a 12 billion euro investment package as part of the "Global Gateway" program for the countries of Central Asia.

16:43, april 4

Tajikistan aims to become leader in ecotourism by 2030: What does the country have to show?

Tajikistan has the potential to become a leader in ecotourism in Central Asia by 2030, thanks to its unique natural resources and strategic location.

15:37, april 4

Dushanbe to host large IT event next week

From April 7 to 10, Dushanbe will host one of the largest events in the field of information technology – ICT WEEK-2025.

15:15, april 4

USD/TJS exchange rate decreasing

The U.S. dollar (USD) has lost 0.8 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), in nine days.

14:52, april 4

Emomali Rahmon announces plans to expand Tajik exports to European markets

Tajikistan intends to increase its exports to Europe, particularly through trade preferences.

14:35, april 4

Tajikistan increases areas of orchards and vineyards

This year, Tajikistan has planted new orchards and vineyards on an area of 272 hectares, with 243 hectares allocated to orchards and 29 hectares to vineyards, according to the Ministry of Agriculture