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16:09, april 8, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

‘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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

14:20, april 4, 2025

Dushanbe’s heat distributing network now buys thermal energy 50% more expensively. Will it increase for the population?

Starting from April 1, 2025, tariffs for thermal energy suppliers in Dushanbe have increased by 50%. However, it is not yet known whether this will lead to higher prices for the population.

11:36, april 4, 2025

Director of the post office in Hisor accused of embezzling over US$9,500

The Director of the Post Office in the city of Hisor, Ms. N.R.

11:12, april 4, 2025

In 2024 alone, USAID spent US$60.3 million on Tajikistan

Among the countries of Central Asia and the EAEU, Tajikistan was the largest recipient of aid from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2024, followed by Armenia in

10:16, april 4, 2025

A woman who had been on the run for 11 years was arrested in Dushanbe

Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Dushanbe Police Directorate have detained a 57-year-old Dilrabokhon Pirnazarova, a resident of Temourmalik district of Khatlon province, who

09:59, april 4, 2025

Gala dinner in Abu Dhabi: Tajikistan opens its doors to investors

An important international event will take place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on April 9 — the presentation of Tajikistan's investment potential.

09:51, april 4, 2025

Emomali Rahmon meets with EU officials in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday met with the President of the European Council, Mr. Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ms.

09:27, april 4, 2025

Emomali Rahmon meets with Uzbek president in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

On April 3, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on the sidelines of the Central Asia-European Union summit.

16:42, april 3, 2025

No water, no food: Central Asia reminded of the threats

Chronic malnutrition, rising obesity among children, and vulnerability to climate change are key challenges facing Tajikistan, according to the Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food

16:00, april 3, 2025

New U.S. foreign policy priorities and possible consequences for Central Asia

Tajik political scientist Muhammad Shamsuddinov notes that the foreign policy actions of the 47th President of the United States since taking office have sparked heated discussions in the global

15:52, april 3, 2025

The UN World Food Programme in Tajikistan invites to an online auction

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Tajikistan’s invites you to participate in an Online Auction from 14th April to 24th April 2025, the auctioned assets are light vehicles such

15:26, april 3, 2025

Tajikistan aims for full utilization of its hydropower resources, says Tajik minister of energy

The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Daler Juma, stated that the country's hydropower potential exceeds 500 billion kWh per year, of which only 4% is currently being utilized.