Tajkistan

State Duma to review a ban on preferential housing for migrants who recently acquired Russian citizenship

The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) will soon review a bill proposed by MP Mikhail Matveyev, which may limit access to preferential housing for large families only to those

14:06, march 12, 2025

Overhead pedestrian crossings to be built in Dushanbe

In December 2024, 17 pedestrian crossings were closed in Dushanbe. The Interior Ministry stated that they were too close to each other and were one of the reasons for traffic jams on the roads.

11:09, march 12, 2025

Tajikistan and China plan to resume direct flights between Dushanbe and Beijing

Tajikistan and China are set to resume direct flights between Dushanbe and Beijing.

10:53, march 12, 2025

Shareholders of OJSC NBO Roghun meet to discuss profit and income distribution

Presided over by Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda, an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun took place in Dushanbe on March 11.

09:52, march 12, 2025

SECURITY

The Emergencies Committee warns about the threat of avalanches in the mountainous regions

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan warns about the danger of avalanches in the mountainous areas of the country from March 12 to 14.

09:32, march 12, 2025

European Commissioner for International Partnerships to visit Roghun HPP site in Tajikistan

European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela will visit the five Central Asian countries from March 12-18.

17:30, march 11, 2025

Nine people awarded the Lohuti Prize on Tajik Press Day

On March 11, a ceremonial event dedicated to the Tajik Press Day took place at the Sadriddin Ayni Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre in Dushanbe.

16:44, march 11, 2025

Dushanbe to host Navrouz Youth World Festival

From March 15 to 21, Tajikistan will host the Navrouz Youth World Festival, bringing together young leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists from 30 countries, according to the Committee for Youth and

14:34, march 11, 2025

Employers hiring people with disabilities granted tax benefits in Tajikistan

Enterprises where at least half of the workforce consists of people with disabilities are now exempt from taxes.

14:26, march 11, 2025

Tajikistan proposes AI regulation initiative at the United Nations

A United Nations discussion in New York saw Tajikistan introduce a Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) aimed at establishing international regulatory mechanisms.

11:51, march 11, 2025

ICB supports the development of national football in Tajikistan

The Investment and Credit Bank of Tajikistan (ICB) has announced a partnership with the Tajikistan Football Federation, emphasizing the importance of developing this sport for the country.

10:23, march 11, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan ranked among countries with low terrorism threat

Tajikistan has been ranked 70th out of 163 countries in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

09:52, march 11, 2025

Emomali Rahmon to pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon will travel to Kyrgyzstan on March 12 for a two-day state visit, the Tajik Foreign Ministry reported .

09:36, march 11, 2025

World Bank: Tajikistan leads in remittance share of the economy

In 2024, remittances from Tajik labor migrants accounted for 45% of Tajikistan’s GDP, according to the World Bank (WB) report “The Journey Ahead: Supporting Successful Migration in Europe

15:29, march 7, 2025

Economic empowerment of NEET individuals in Khatlon region

The UNDP’s project “Livelihood Promotion in Tajik Afghan Cross-border Areas” (LITACA III) is a four-year initiative, financed by the Government of Japan through Japan

15:19, march 7, 2025

Imported meat from Belarus and Kazakhstan: an alternative amid rising prices in Tajikistan

In Tajikistan, the import of meat from Belarus and Kazakhstan has increased amid the rising cost of locally produced meat.

14:57, march 7, 2025

Dushanbe to host International Jewelry Forum "At the Origins of Oxus Treasures"

The International Jewelry Forum and Exhibition titled “At the Origins of Oxus Treasures” will take place in Dushanbe from March 24-26.

11:47, march 7, 2025

SECURITY

CSTO expresses concern over possible deployment of European troops to Ukraine

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has commented on discussions regarding the possible deployment of European military contingents to Ukraine.

11:30, march 7, 2025

Dushanbe and Tashkent plan joint geological exploration in the Pamirs

A meeting between the leadership of Tajikistan’s Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining and Geology took place in

11:10, march 7, 2025

"Horsepower" becomes more expensive in Tajikistan

The vehicle tax rate in Tajikistan has increased by 4.2%, following an adjustment in the calculation index, which rose from 72.00 somonis in 2024 to 75.00 somonis (US$6.70) as of January 1, 2025.

10:43, march 7, 2025

Tajikistan plans to join AFACI to develop agriculture

Tajikistan is exploring the procedure for joining AFACI – the Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative.

09:47, march 7, 2025

Women of Tajikistan appeal to president to mitigate journalist Rukhshona Hakimova’s sentence

Around 130 women-mothers from Tajikistan have sent an appeal to President Emomali Rahmon, requesting leniency for journalist Rukhshona Hakimova, who has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

09:18, march 7, 2025

From "Loiq’s Divan" to "Tutiname": How the book exhibition and sale in Dushanbe went

On March 4, a book exhibition and sale featuring new publications by Tajikistan’s state publishing houses took place near the Mirsaid Mirshakar State Library in Dushanbe.

16:58, march 6, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan could have answer to India’s critical need

As India's need for critical mineral e is surging due to a number of factors like its aim to increase the penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) to 30% by 2030, critical minerals like lithium are

16:42, march 6, 2025

"Hundred Flowers of Chakan" festival brings together designers and artisans from across Tajikistan

On March 5, the closing ceremony of the national festival "Hundred Flowers of Chakan" took place at the State Philharmonic Hall named after Akasharif Jurayev in Dushanbe, featuring an

16:03, march 6, 2025

Japarov calls criticism by MP of Kyrgyz-Tajik border agreement a provocation

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has labeled the statement by MP Sultanbay Ayzhigitov regarding the Kyrgyz-Tajik border agreement as demagoguery and provocation.

15:38, march 6, 2025

Why are the residents of Asht district leaving their villages in mass numbers?

Deserted streets, houses locked up, and an unusual silence for these areas: residents of the Asht district in the northern province of Sughd are migrating in large numbers.

14:35, march 6, 2025

First session of Tajikistan's lower chamber of parliament of the new convocation to be held on March 19

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has signed a decree on holding the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the new convocation.

14:10, march 6, 2025

Governor of Russia’s Vologda oblast decides to lift ban on migrant workers in construction sector

Authorities in the Vologda oblast of the Russian Federation have decided to lift the ban on employing migrant workers in construction.

10:26, march 6, 2025