Tajkistan

Tajik parliament passes budget for 2022

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has approved the state budget for 2022.

15:26, november 24, 2021

Coal prices rising in Tajikistan

The coming cold can be a real test for many residents of Tajikistan as coal prices have risen in Tajikistan as coal prices have increased in the country following fuel prices.

10:45, november 24, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Pedophile from Khatlon sentenced to life in prison

Pedophile from Khatlon province has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and killing a nine-year-old girl.

10:24, november 24, 2021

Tajikistan celebrates National Flag Day today

Tajikistan is celebrating a National Flag Day today. Celebrations to mark a National Flag Day are taking place across the whole country. No mass events are foreseen on this occasion.

09:54, november 24, 2021

EU asks Afghanistan's northern neighbors to prevent exploitation of migrants

The European Union's top diplomat on Monday urged Afghanistan's northern neighbors to help prevent what he described as the abuse of migrants for political goals by the Belarusian authorities.

09:29, november 24, 2021

Press remarks by EU foreign policy chief about EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting

In his remarks about the 17th EU-Central Asian Ministerial meeting that took place in Dushanbe on November 22, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy /

17:22, november 23, 2021

The exchange rate of the Tajik national currency against the Russian ruble rising

The exchange rate of the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), against the Russian ruble (RR) ha risen.

17:00, november 23, 2021

The public asks Dushanbe mayor to make public transport for schoolchildren free

Representatives of civil society have sent a letter to Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali, who is also Speaker of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament), asking for making public

16:11, november 23, 2021

Tajikistan reportedly cuts electricity deliveries to neighboring countries sharply

The Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan says Tajikistan reduced the export of electricity to the neighboring countries almost 10 times in October.

15:20, november 23, 2021

Issues of training of domestic specialists for the Tajik textile and clothing industry discussed in Danghara

Issues of training of qualified local engineers and other important specialists for the Tajikistan textile and clothing sector were the main theme of a sectoral roundtable, which was held in Danghara

11:57, november 23, 2021

Tajik emergency management head, UNHCR official discuss refugees’ problems

On Monday November 22, Head of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, Rustam Nazarzoda met here with the UNHCR Representative for Central Asia Hans Friedrich Schodder.

10:48, november 23, 2021

Expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and EU to contribute to the progress of the entire region, says Tajik leader

During their visit to Dushanbe, High Representative Borrell and Commissioner Urpilainen also held consultations with high-ranking Tajik state officials to promote closer cooperation and efforts to

10:25, november 23, 2021

Tajik foreign minister, EU foreign policy chief discuss cooperation

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin yesterday met here with the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the sidelines of the 17th

10:12, november 23, 2021

The parties reaffirm their joint commitment to forge a strong, ambitious and forward-looking partnership

The 17th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting that took place in Dushanbe yesterday resulted in adoption of a joint communique.

09:59, november 23, 2021

17th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting held in Dushanbe: turning challenges into opportunities

Chaired by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and hosted by Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the 17th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting took place in Dushanbe on November 22.

17:25, november 22, 2021

Caritas Switzerland supports the Government of Tajikistan with bedding and hygiene kits for Afghan refugees

Procured through funds raised from private donations, 600 sets of a relief package containing a mattress, pillow, blanket, linen, towels and hygiene kit have been handed over by Caritas Switzerland

17:15, november 22, 2021

WFP, the Government of Switzerland and Caritas Switzerland support national food security in Tajikistan

With financial support provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Switzerland, Caritas Switzerland has entrusted the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan

16:35, november 22, 2021

Use of coal poses serious environmental challenges for Tajikistan

Tajik experts warn that the use of coal poses serious environmental problems. However, the authorities say that thanks to coal, they can heat the capital city and create additional jobs.

15:59, november 22, 2021

Individuals Deposits Insurance Fund initiates payment of insurance claims to Kafolatbank customers

The Individuals Deposits Insurance Fund (Fund) has begun to pay out insurance claims to customers the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Kafolatbank, which is currently at the stage of liquidation.

15:21, november 22, 2021

New regional commission for drug policy in Eastern Europe and Central Asia set up

The Eastern and Central European and Central Asian Commission on Drug Policy (ECECACD) was established by a group of high-level leaders, including former Heads of State, politicians, scientists,

14:43, november 22, 2021

Tajikistan toughens punishment for violence against children

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament on November 17 toughened punishment for violence against children, endorsing amendments made to the country’s administrative

13:55, november 22, 2021

HRW urges EU to address Central Asian rights abuses at today's foreign ministers’ meeting

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the European Union to press Central Asian governments to end rights violations and engage in meaningful reform at a time when the crisis in Afghanistan is high

11:40, november 22, 2021

The possibility of resuming the search for oil and gas in Tajikistan discussed in Moscow

Issues related to energy cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia were discussed a meeting of Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma with Russian Minister of Energy Nikolai Shulgin

10:47, november 22, 2021

Central Asian governments cracking down on Internet because it is a powerful way to share information

The authoritarian governments in Central Asia are partly cracking down on the internet because it is such a powerful way of organizing and sharing information, Mr.

10:11, november 22, 2021

One more private high school opens its doors in Dushanbe

On Friday November 19, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali attended an official ceremony of opening of a private high school “Horizon” in Dushanbe’s

09:24, november 22, 2021

UN refugee agency urges Tajik authorities to halt returns of Afghans at risk

The UN refugee agency, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), cy, is alarmed at the deportation of Afghan asylum-seekers by the Tajik authorities.

09:06, november 22, 2021

Moscow mayor says they are working on a program for gradual replacement at key projects

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15:54, november 19, 2021

Japan’s government supports enhancement of Tajikistan’s health sector through improving its hospitals

On Friday November 19t, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita and Dushanbe-based Central Clinic No.

15:26, november 19, 2021