Tajkistan

13:58, february 6, 2007

POWER

Rahmonov seeks participation of Egypt in implementation of strategic projects in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - On Monday February 5, President Rahmonov met in Cairo with Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif, who is considered to be one of initiators and executors of Egypt’s

13:24, february 6, 2007

POWER

Rahmonov meets with Egyptian parliament speaker

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - During his stay in Cairo, President Rahmonov yesterday also met with Fath Suur (phonetically spelled), Speaker of Majlis ush-Sha’ba (Egypt’s parliament),

13:00, february 6, 2007

POWER

Hosni Mubarak seconds Rahmonov’s proposal on mutual opening of embassies

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - A state and prospects of expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Egypt were discussed at the talks of President Emomali Rahmonov with his

20:42, february 5, 2007

POWER

Capital mayor calls for actively drawing public into subbotnik

DUSHANBE, February 5, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev presided over a meeting of the city’s administration on February 5.

19:45, february 5, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik speaker says level of Tajik-Turkish inter-parliament relations still improper

DUSHANBE, February 5, Asia-Plus - On Monday February 5, Saydullo Kahirulloyev, speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), met with Turkish Ambassador to

18:01, february 5, 2007

TAJKISTAN

EBRD to present report on process of transition of Tajikistan to market economy tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 5, Asia-Plus - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will present Transition Report 2006 in Dushanbe on February 6.

14:57, february 5, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan, Egypt to boost energy cooperation

President Rahmonov yesterday left for Egypt, which is the first leg of Rahmonovâ€™s visit to two Arabic nations.

13:59, february 5, 2007

POWER

GBAO culture directorate head replaced

KHOROG, February 5, Asia-Plus - Head of the Gorno Badakhshan culture directorate has been replaced. A board meeting of the GABO culture directorate was held on February 2.

11:46, february 5, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kulob Democrats intend to boycott additional parliamentary elections in Kulob and Hamadoni constituencies

KULOB, February 5, Asia-Plus - The organization of the Democratic Party (DPT) led by Masoud Sobirov for the Kulob region of Khatlon province has decided to boycott additional parliamentary

13:22, february 3, 2007

POWER

President Rahmonov reshuffles judicial system

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov has issued a decree introducing a number of staff changes in the country’s judicial system.

12:00, february 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Beeline claims 100,000th client in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 2, cellular operator Beeline claimed its 100,000th client in Tajikistan.

19:40, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Egypt o boost energy cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - Egypt is the first leg of President Emomali Rahmonov’s week-long visit to Egypt and Syria, scheduled for February 4-11.

16:26, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Some 30 kilograms of heroin seized in northern Tajikistan Thursday

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - A special operation carried out by police in the northern district of Bobojonghafurov on February led to the seizure of some 30 kilograms of heroin, according to

16:00, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Indigo Somoncom expands its operations into remote areas of northern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s cellular operator Indigo Somoncom has managed to provide coverage to the most remote mountain areas in northern Tajikistan.

15:27, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Capital authorities organize fairs of farm produce

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - A fair of farm produce at lower prices opened on the Barakat market today.

14:20, february 2, 2007

INCIDENTS

One more of those killed by Mytishchi fire identified as Tajik national

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - One more of those eight persons killed by the fire in Russia’s Mytishchi district has been identified as Tajik national.

13:48, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Correction

The February 1 Asia -Plus Blitz item titled “Adventures of Italians in Tajikistan ” should have noted that 60 Indian specialists arrived in

13:27, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan raises electricity prices

On January 30, the Government of Tajikistan passed resolution raising electricity prices in the country.

12:42, february 2, 2007

POWER

New Tajik Ambassador to the United States appointed

DUSHANBE, December 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov has signed a decree appointing Abdujabbor Shirinov Tajikistan’s Ambassador to the United States, according to Tajik MFA.

12:01, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Experts from agriculture ministry point out shortcomings in distribution of lands

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection (MoAEP) say that land reform in Tajikistan has been carried out with numerous mistakes

11:30, february 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

AgroInvestBonk makes preparations for launching mortgage credit service

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- AgroInvestBonk has extended a line of its deposit products through offering a new deposit product to its customers – deposit account Khona (Home).

20:00, february 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russia’s Russkiye Oteli revises five-star hotel construction plan

Russian company investing into construction of five-star hotel for the international operator Hyatt in Dushanbe has revised the construction plan, increasing overall space.

19:13, february 1, 2007

INCIDENTS

Tajik national dies in fire at construction site outside Moscow

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - Eight people died and three were hurt in a blaze that swept through a room in a building under construction north of Moscow.

18:28, february 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan to receive PCR HIV testing lab in mid-February

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - A laboratory for making HIV Proviral DNA test by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is expecting to be delivered to Tajikistan in mid-February, Murodali Ruziyev,

17:30, february 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Eastera offers fixed-line video call service to its customers

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Internet provider Eastera is going to offer new service to its customers – video call on fixed line, according to Eastera’s technical service.

17:05, february 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russian flag officer meets with TajikAir authorities to discuss presence of Russia military planes in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus -- Commander of 5 th Army of Russia’s Air and Air-Defense Force, Lieutenant-General Vadim Volkovitsky arrived in Dushanbe yesterday for a one-day working

15:19, february 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Adventures of Italians in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - The Construction of the Ismaili Center in Dushanbe has been suspended for three months as license of Italy’s Codest International, constructing the Center, has

14:37, february 1, 2007

INCIDENTS

Minor tremor jolts Tajikistan yesterday

DUSHANBE, February 1, - A minor tremor measuring 2.5-3.0 on a 12-point scale shook Dushanbe yesterday afternoon, at around 3:52 p.m.

14:00, february 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Prognosis of Tajikistan’s economic growth for 2007 realistic: head of IMF mission to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - Prognosis of Tajikistan’s economic growth for 2007 is quite realistic, Carlos Pinerua, the head of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) mission to Tajikistan,

13:27, february 1, 2007

POWER

Tajkistan

Rahmonov seeks participation of Egypt in implementation of strategic projects in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - On Monday February 5, President Rahmonov met in Cairo with Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif, who is considered to be one of initiators and executors of Egypt’s

Rahmonov meets with Egyptian parliament speaker

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - During his stay in Cairo, President Rahmonov yesterday also met with Fath Suur (phonetically spelled), Speaker of Majlis ush-Sha’ba (Egypt’s parliament),

Hosni Mubarak seconds Rahmonov’s proposal on mutual opening of embassies

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - A state and prospects of expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Egypt were discussed at the talks of President Emomali Rahmonov with his

Capital mayor calls for actively drawing public into subbotnik

DUSHANBE, February 5, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev presided over a meeting of the city’s administration on February 5.

Tajik speaker says level of Tajik-Turkish inter-parliament relations still improper

DUSHANBE, February 5, Asia-Plus - On Monday February 5, Saydullo Kahirulloyev, speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), met with Turkish Ambassador to

EBRD to present report on process of transition of Tajikistan to market economy tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 5, Asia-Plus - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will present Transition Report 2006 in Dushanbe on February 6.

Tajikistan, Egypt to boost energy cooperation

President Rahmonov yesterday left for Egypt, which is the first leg of Rahmonovâ€™s visit to two Arabic nations.

GBAO culture directorate head replaced

KHOROG, February 5, Asia-Plus - Head of the Gorno Badakhshan culture directorate has been replaced. A board meeting of the GABO culture directorate was held on February 2.

Kulob Democrats intend to boycott additional parliamentary elections in Kulob and Hamadoni constituencies

KULOB, February 5, Asia-Plus - The organization of the Democratic Party (DPT) led by Masoud Sobirov for the Kulob region of Khatlon province has decided to boycott additional parliamentary

President Rahmonov reshuffles judicial system

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov has issued a decree introducing a number of staff changes in the country’s judicial system.

Beeline claims 100,000th client in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 2, cellular operator Beeline claimed its 100,000th client in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan, Egypt o boost energy cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - Egypt is the first leg of President Emomali Rahmonov’s week-long visit to Egypt and Syria, scheduled for February 4-11.

Some 30 kilograms of heroin seized in northern Tajikistan Thursday

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - A special operation carried out by police in the northern district of Bobojonghafurov on February led to the seizure of some 30 kilograms of heroin, according to

Indigo Somoncom expands its operations into remote areas of northern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s cellular operator Indigo Somoncom has managed to provide coverage to the most remote mountain areas in northern Tajikistan.

Capital authorities organize fairs of farm produce

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - A fair of farm produce at lower prices opened on the Barakat market today.

One more of those killed by Mytishchi fire identified as Tajik national

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - One more of those eight persons killed by the fire in Russia’s Mytishchi district has been identified as Tajik national.

Correction

The February 1 Asia -Plus Blitz item titled “Adventures of Italians in Tajikistan ” should have noted that 60 Indian specialists arrived in

Tajikistan raises electricity prices

On January 30, the Government of Tajikistan passed resolution raising electricity prices in the country.

New Tajik Ambassador to the United States appointed

DUSHANBE, December 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov has signed a decree appointing Abdujabbor Shirinov Tajikistan’s Ambassador to the United States, according to Tajik MFA.

Experts from agriculture ministry point out shortcomings in distribution of lands

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection (MoAEP) say that land reform in Tajikistan has been carried out with numerous mistakes

AgroInvestBonk makes preparations for launching mortgage credit service

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- AgroInvestBonk has extended a line of its deposit products through offering a new deposit product to its customers – deposit account Khona (Home).

Russia’s Russkiye Oteli revises five-star hotel construction plan

Russian company investing into construction of five-star hotel for the international operator Hyatt in Dushanbe has revised the construction plan, increasing overall space.

Tajik national dies in fire at construction site outside Moscow

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - Eight people died and three were hurt in a blaze that swept through a room in a building under construction north of Moscow.

Tajikistan to receive PCR HIV testing lab in mid-February

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - A laboratory for making HIV Proviral DNA test by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is expecting to be delivered to Tajikistan in mid-February, Murodali Ruziyev,

Eastera offers fixed-line video call service to its customers

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Internet provider Eastera is going to offer new service to its customers – video call on fixed line, according to Eastera’s technical service.

Russian flag officer meets with TajikAir authorities to discuss presence of Russia military planes in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus -- Commander of 5 th Army of Russia’s Air and Air-Defense Force, Lieutenant-General Vadim Volkovitsky arrived in Dushanbe yesterday for a one-day working

Adventures of Italians in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - The Construction of the Ismaili Center in Dushanbe has been suspended for three months as license of Italy’s Codest International, constructing the Center, has

Minor tremor jolts Tajikistan yesterday

DUSHANBE, February 1, - A minor tremor measuring 2.5-3.0 on a 12-point scale shook Dushanbe yesterday afternoon, at around 3:52 p.m.

Prognosis of Tajikistan’s economic growth for 2007 realistic: head of IMF mission to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, Asia-Plus - Prognosis of Tajikistan’s economic growth for 2007 is quite realistic, Carlos Pinerua, the head of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) mission to Tajikistan,

Government endorsed complex targeted program for use of renewable energy resources

Government yesterday discussed Tajikistanâ€™s economic results in 2006.