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Tajikistan's president opens repaired road sections and new flight maintenance complex at KIA

On November 20, a ceremony was held in the Sughd province to inaugurate three newly renovated sections of the Dehmoy – Konibodom road: 1) Dehmoy in Jabbor-Rasoulov district –

14:51, november 21, 2025

LAW-ORDER

What penalties do teenagers face for murder and group brawl in Tajikistan? A legal breakdown

A deadly brawl between groups of teenagers in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district on November 9 resulted in the death of one minor and left another seriously injured. The suspect, N.

14:09, november 21, 2025

Kyrgyzstan launches world’s first government-issued gold-backed stablecoin

Kyrgyzstan has become the first country in the world to officially issue a government-backed stablecoin fully backed by physical gold.

13:50, november 21, 2025

Tajikistan expected to complete integration into Central Asian unified power grid by mid-2026

Tajikistan will complete the integration of its northern region into the Central Asian unified power grid in the first half of 2026, Energy and Water Resources Minister Daler Juma announced at the

11:03, november 21, 2025

Tajikistan's Antimonopoly Agency explains rise in prices and shortage of liquefied gas

Tajikistan has seen a sharp rise in prices for gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) since the beginning of November, along with an acute shortage of LPG.

10:31, november 21, 2025

SOCIETY

Russia tightens access to free healthcare for migrant workers

The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has approved a law tightening the rules for obtaining mandatory health insurance (OMS) for labor migrants, excluding highly-qualified

10:13, november 21, 2025

Zelensky agrees to work with U.S. on new peace plan for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States on a new peace plan proposed by Washington, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the

09:42, november 21, 2025

ADB approves $17 million grant to digitalize livestock farming in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $17 million in grant financing to help Tajikistan digitalize and modernize livestock farming, helping people earn more and improve access to nutritious

09:28, november 21, 2025

EBRD-supported major renewable energy project completed in Tajikistan

The launch of all six hydroelectric units of the Qairoqqum hydropower plant (QHPP) has marked the completion of a major renewables project in Tajikistan, says press release issued by the European

09:13, november 21, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan’s rapid urbanization: by 2050, almost 90% of the population will live in cities

Tajikistan is rapidly transitioning to an urban model, with nearly 90% of the population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050.

16:32, november 20, 2025

Over 19,000 migrants deported from Russia in 2025 as part of "Nelegal" Operation

In the framework of Russia’s "Nelegal" (Illegal Person) Operation, which took place from June to October 2025, over 19,000 foreign nationals who were illegally residing in the country

16:20, november 20, 2025

The number of Tajik-invested enterprises continues to grow in Uzbekistan

The number of enterprises with participation of Tajik capital continues to rise in Uzbekistan, reaching 357 by mid-2025, according to the National Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan .

15:33, november 20, 2025

Who is Farukh Hamralizoda, Tajikistan’s new First Deputy Foreign Minister?

On November 18, 2025, President Emomali Rahmon appointed Farrukh Hamralizoda as the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan.

15:07, november 20, 2025

President оpens a series of new industrial projects in Sughd province

During a working visit to Sughd province, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several industrial facilities in the region on November 20, marking significant progress in regional development and

14:45, november 20, 2025

Three modernized hydro-units at Qayroqqum hydropower plant come online

On the morning of November 20, a ceremony marking the commissioning of three modernized hydro-units at the Qayroqqum hydroelectric power plant (HPP) took place in Guliston, Sughd province.

14:30, november 20, 2025

POLITICS

Tashkent Summit: Does Central Asia Have Integration Potential?

On November 15-16, the summit of the heads of state of Central Asia took place in Tashkent in the format of Consultative Meetings, the outcomes of which raised a great number of questions, especially

13:54, november 20, 2025

Uzbek president appoints his daughter to oversee employment of people with disabilities

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has appointed his youngest daughter, Shahnoza Mirziyoyeva, to oversee the coordination of employment issues for people with disabilities.

11:17, november 20, 2025

Trump peace plan for Ukraine reportedly includes ceding Donbas, halving Army, and recognizing Crimea as Russian

A new peace proposal from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aims to end the war between Russia and Ukraine through terms that would grant significant concessions to Moscow.

10:56, november 20, 2025

Iran offers to share aviation expertise with Tajikistan

Iran has expressed its readiness to share aviation expertise and operational experience with Tajikistan, marking a new step in bilateral cooperation in the air transport sector, according to a report

10:30, november 20, 2025

President highlights serious issues in education sector of Sughd province

During a visit to the northern province of Sughd, President Emomali Rahmon has highlighted serious issues in the education sector of the region.

10:11, november 20, 2025

Russia removes 160,000 Uzbek citizens from migration watchlist

Around 160,000 Uzbek nationals have been removed from Russia’s registry of controlled persons, a list of foreign nationals subject to potential deportation and legal restrictions.

09:58, november 20, 2025

Russia launches first migration control points at major airports

The first 12 migration control points have been launched at major airports across Russia to monitor compliance with immigration laws, according to a statement from Interior Ministry spokesperson

09:41, november 20, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Cold case from 2000 reopened in Dushanbe with arrest of suspect

A man suspected of seriously injuring a fellow student 25 years ago has been arrested in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s law enforcement authorities reported .

09:30, november 20, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan and EU hold 11th Cooperation Council meeting in Brussels

On November 19, the European Union (EU) and Tajikistan held its eleventh Cooperation Council meeting in Brussels.

17:18, november 19, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan and the European Union discuss simplification of visa process and labor migration regulation

On November 18, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Brussels with the European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner.

15:20, november 19, 2025

SOCIETY

Power rationing, right to education, and border situation: residents of Khatlon file complaints with Tajikistan’s Ombudsman

The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Tajikistan, Umed Bobozoda, visited several districts in Khatlon province, where he met with local residents to address their complaints.

15:02, november 19, 2025

Hong Kong flu strain detected in Kazakhstan, schools shift to remote learning

Kazakhstan has reported a rise in cases of the Hong Kong flu, a strain of the A H3N2 virus, which poses a particular risk to children and pregnant women. Tengrinews.

14:47, november 19, 2025

How Tajikistan сan prosper from green hydrogen

By 2040, Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen annually for domestic use and export to neighboring Central Asian countries.

14:23, november 19, 2025

New factories and social infrastructure projects opened in northern Tajikistan

During a working visit to the Sughd province, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several key projects, including a Smart TV assembly plant and new facilities aimed at boosting

14:00, november 19, 2025