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16:31, january 10

France and Tajikistan: strengthening ties to continue in 2025

In 2024, France and Tajikistan outlined new pathways for the development of bilateral relations.

16:14, january 10

Iran to collaborate with Tajikistan in manufacturing elevators escalators in Dushanbe

Discussions on establishing a joint venture with Iran for the production of elevators and escalators took place in Dushanbe, according to the Dushanbe Administration.

15:43, january 10

Why does a private pension system not work in Tajikistan?

The fate of a retiree in Tajikistan is, to put it mildly, unenviable: as of early 2024, the average pension in the country amounted to just about 371 somonis (US$35), the lowest pension among

15:19, january 10

Russia’s interior ministry reports a decline in crimes committed by migrants

The total number of crimes committed by foreigners in Russia last year decreased by 0.

14:23, january 10

Uzbekistan significantly expands the list of extremist materials and social media accounts

The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has updated the list of social media accounts, websites, and books identified as promoting extremist, terrorist, and fanatical ideas, Fergana reports , noting that

14:15, january 10

Tajikistan ranked as the least developed in e-government among Central Asia’s nations

Tajikistan is placed last among Central Asian countries in the 2024 E-Government Development Index (EGDI) published by the United Nations. Globally, the country with a total score of 0.

14:11, january 10

Transport minister criticizes poor performance of work on rehabilitation of the Qalaikhumb–Vanj road

Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, has criticized the quality of work on the rehabilitation of certain sections of the Qalaikhumb–Vanj road, part of the international

10:48, january 10

IMF gives Tajikistan a favorable outlook

A recently released International Monetary Fund (IMF) report suggests that Tajikistan’s economy is flying high.

10:20, january 10

Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow condemns insults toward President Ilham Aliyev in Russia

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow conveyed to the Russian side through diplomatic channels the inadmissibility of offensive remarks directed at Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, following

10:02, january 10

January purge: Rahmon shakes up power-wielding structure officials

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon has introduced staff changes to the country’s law enforcement and security agencies.

09:47, january 10

Health Ministry’s Sanitary Oversight Service suspends over 650 facilities for hygiene violations

The Sanitary Oversight Service of the Ministry of health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) has temporarily suspended the operations of 651 facilities over the past year

17:37, january 9

Uzbekistan launches new bus routes to Central Asian nations

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport announced plans to launch new international bus routes connecting Uzbekistan with Central Asia’s countries, as well as with Russia and China.

17:21, january 9

EU funded project launches public awareness campaign on HIV and TB prevention in Tajikistan

With the support of the European Union (EU) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ Tajikistan is launching a new campaign as part of the Building a System of

14:57, january 9

Prosecutor asks for prison sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years for eight high-profile defendants

A prosecutor in a the trial of eight political figures, who are charged with state treason and seeking to seize political power in the country by force, asked the Supreme Court on January 8 to

13:59, january 9

The Government of Tajikistan sets quotas for ferula and licorice collection in 2025

To regulate the harvesting of medicinal plants and encourage their domestic processing, the Government of Tajikistan has approved quotas for two valuable plant species — ferula and licorice.

11:23, january 9

Iran deems developing ties with Tajikistan as important, says top Iranian diplomat

Iranian media reports say Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the upcoming official visit of President Masoud Pezeshkian to Tajikistan is a good opportunity for further expansion

10:59, january 9

Tajikistan’s national air carrier to launch flights to Kulob and Panjakent

Tajikistan’s national carrier, Tajik Air has announced new air routes connecting Dushanbe with the city of Kulob in Khatlon province and the city of Panjakent in Sughd province.

10:37, january 9

Rapid spread of HMPV virus out of China sparks fear among parents in Central Asia’s nations

Eurasianet reports that unsubstantiated reports swirling on social media are sowing fear among parents in Central Asia’s nations about the rapid spread of the HMPV virus out of China.

09:53, january 9

Prime Ministers of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan Discuss Border Issues

On Wednesday January 8, the prime ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan held a trilateral meeting to discuss state border issues, the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers says .

09:47, january 9

Over 80,000 migrants deported from Russia in 2024

In 2024, over 80,000 migrants were deported from Russia for violating migration regulations, TASS reports , citing sources in the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP).

17:14, january 8

Housing shortage in Tajikistan

Tajikistan ranks last among CIS countries in housing availability as of 2023, according to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan and the CIS Statistical Committee.

17:08, january 8

EDB: Tajikistan anticipates strong economic growth, moderate Inflation, and stable currency

According to analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Tajikistan is projected to achieve real GDP growth of 8.

16:14, january 8

Tajikistan faces worsening electricity shortages

In early January, several regions of Tajikistan faced stricter electricity supply restrictions, leaving schoolchildren to study by candlelight and rural residents relying on firewood and dung for

15:44, january 8

Kazakhstan reduces quotas for foreign workers in 2025

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor has set quotas for attracting foreign labor in 2025. Zakon.kz says the quotas are: 0.

15:32, january 8

LNG prices decrease in Tajikistan

In recent days, Tajikistan has seen a reduction in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices. While a liter of LNG cost 7.50 somonis a week ago, as of January 7, the price dropped to 7.

15:09, january 8

2025-2030 declared Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development in Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree declaring 2025-2030 the "Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development.

14:57, january 8

Tajikistan drops one position in the Global Passport Power Rank

Tajikistan is ranked 72nd in the updated Global Passport Power Rank 2025, dropping one position compared to the previous year.

11:19, january 8

Two Uzbeks sentenced for fighting in Ukraine on Russia's side

Courts in the Andijan and Fergana regions of Uzbekistan have sentenced two citizens who fought in Ukraine as part of the Russian military's "Special Military Operation" (SMO).

11:07, january 8

A Trading House of Uzbekistan for construction materials opened in Dushanbe

On January 7, a Trading House of Uzbekistan for construction materials opened in Dushanbe, aiming to increase exports of construction materials and foster trade relations between entrepreneurs of the

10:50, january 8

A group of drug traffickers detained with 127 kg of narcotic drugs in Dushanbe

Officers of the Dushanbe Police Department have detained members of an organized criminal group involved in drug trafficking.