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09:51, october 20

Kyrgyzstan increases penalties for domestic violence under new law

Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports.

09:22, october 20

Power of attorney fees for car use double in Tajikistan

The cost of obtaining a power of attorney to use or manage a vehicle in Tajikistan has doubled following recent amendments to the country’s Law on State Duties.

08:56, october 20

Tajikistan to host Regional Agricultural Council for Europe and Central Asia in 2026

Tajikistan will host the 2026 session of the Agricultural Council for Europe and Central Asia, a key regional platform under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

16:12, october 17

Asia-Plus Media Group becomes official media partner of AI Conf 2025 in Dushanbe

Asia-Plus has been announced as the official media partner of AI Conf 2025, an international conference on artificial intelligence set to take place in Dushanbe on October 25.

15:45, october 17

Divided by roads: how car-centric planning is undermining Dushanbe

Despite repeated media coverage of Dushanbe’s growing traffic congestion, little has changed.

14:26, october 17

WFP and Tajikistan partner to boost agricultural digitization and youth empowerment

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Tajikistan’s Ministry of Agriculture have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at accelerating the digitization of agriculture and

14:04, october 17

Iran and Tajikistan strengthen ties for a sustainable future, says Iranian minister

Iranian media reports say Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Ali Madanizadeh, has underlined the growing momentum in economic and cultural cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan,

13:35, october 17

Kazakhstan freezes fuel and utility prices amid rising inflation

The government of Kazakhstan has imposed a nationwide freeze on fuel and utility prices starting October 16, 2025, in a bid to curb inflation and protect household welfare.

13:30, october 17

What will change for migrants after the Russia–Tajikistan labor agreement update?

The governments of Russia and Tajikistan have introduced significant amendments to their 2019 agreement on the organized recruitment of Tajik citizens for temporary labor in Russia.

13:17, october 17

Tajikistan’s energy minister discusses new energy projects with Russian officials

Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in a panel discussion on October 16 during the 8th Russian Energy Week International Forum, held in Moscow.

10:56, october 17

Trump and Putin plan peace talks in Budapest to end Russia–Ukraine War

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

10:35, october 17

Tajikistan to host CSTO military drills "Indestructible Brotherhood 2025"

Multinational peacekeeping exercises under the banner “Indestructible Brotherhood 2025” will be held at the Fakhrobod training ground in Tajikistan’s Khatlon Province, starting

10:13, october 17

Tajikistan unveils its first national digital asset exchange — ST-Exchange

At the Digital Tajikistan PLUS-Forum and the Dushanbe Invest 2025 exhibition, local tech company Service and Technology , a resident of the Dushanbe IT Park, introduced what is being hailed as a

09:48, october 17

Uzbekistan hosts inaugural Fergana Peace Forum to foster regional unity

The First Fergana Peace Forum convened on October 15–16 in the city of Fergana, Uzbekistan, under the theme “Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace and Progress.

09:14, october 17

Tajikistan exceeds domestic tax collection target by 15%

Tajikistan has exceeded its domestic tax and mandatory payment collection target for the first nine months of 2025 by 14.

08:55, october 17

Why glacial Ice from the Pamirs was sent to Europe

A team of international scientists has extracted a rare ice core from the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan and delivered it to Europe, where it will be preserved for future climate research.

16:44, october 16

Tajikistan drops six places in 2025 Henley Passport Index

Tajikistan has fallen six positions in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 , ranking 87th globally in terms of passport strength.

15:56, october 16

This year, Dushanbe will celebrate Mehrgon festival on October 19

This year, the city of Dushanbe will mark the ancient harvest festival Mehrgon on October 19, with the main festivities taking place at the Abulqosym Firdavsi Park of Culture and Recreation.

15:17, october 16

Fuel shock: Central Asia feels the heat from Russia’s energy crisis

Russia is facing a growing fuel crisis, marked by domestic shortages and price hikes following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on its oil refineries, Radio Liberty reported on October 15.

14:29, october 16

Tajikistan signs US$4.1 billion in cooperation deals at Dushanbe Invest – 2025 Forum

Tajikistan signed 52 cooperation agreements totaling US$4.

14:20, october 16

Putin approves Russia’s new migration policy for 2026–2030: what’s changing?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially approved the State Migration Policy Concept of the Russian Federation for 2026–2030 , replacing the previous framework that was in effect from

11:07, october 16

Tajikistan’s lower house endorses bill defining teacher’s status and rights

Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has approved a draft law titled “On the Status of Teachers” , aimed at protecting the professional rights and

10:42, october 16

Tajikistan accounts for just 1% of Central Asia's transit, says EDB Report

The volume of transit shipments through Central Asian countries has surged by 70% over the past five years, reaching nearly 35 million tons. Tajikistan’s share of this total was around 0.

10:10, october 16

Minibuses in Dushanbe switch to cashless payments — but does the new system work everywhere?

Since October 1, passengers in Dushanbe’s route minibuses have had the option to pay without cash, according to city authorities.

09:52, october 16

Dushanbe Invest–2025: Tajikistan launches sovereign “green” bonds market

Tajikistan will issue its first sovereign green bonds, a landmark step toward financing sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience in the country, officials announced at the panel session

09:36, october 16

Tajikistan needs US$1.4 billion in investments to improve nutrition, says World Bank

Tajikistan will require approximately 15.2 billion somonis (US$1.4 billion) in investments to meet its national nutrition goals by 2030, according to the World Bank.

17:21, october 15

ADB and Tcell sign US$30 million financing deal to enhance mobile connectivity in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Indigo Tajikistan Closed Joint Stock Company (Tcell) have signed a US$30 million equivalent local currency financing agreement to modernize and expand mobile

16:52, october 15

British company Really English signs cooperation agreement with Tajik Ministry of Education

Homid Hoshimzoda, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan, met with Nigel Killick, CEO of the British company Really English, to discuss future cooperation, according to the

16:03, october 15

Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Economic Partnership: New Memoranda Signed

During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, the 5th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was

15:28, october 15

Tajikistan hosts “Toji Somon” Film Festival: what films will be shown, where, and when?

The second edition of the Toji Somon International Film Festival will kick off in Tajikistan on October 15 , running until October 20 .