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11:31, july 15, 2025

Tajik energy minister criticizes electricity distribution company over high losses and poor performance

Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, has expressed dissatisfaction with the poor performance of the national electricity distribution company, OJSC “Distribution

11:02, july 15, 2025

Tajikistan faces forecasted decline in remittance inflows over the next three years

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) predicts a gradual decline in remittance inflows to Tajikistan over the next three years, posing a serious risk to the country’s

10:39, july 15, 2025

Former rector of Khujand State University sentenced to seven years in prison for bribery

Ayub Usmonzoda, the former rector of Khujand State University named after academician Bobojon Ghafourov, has been sentenced to seven years in prison on bribery charges.

10:19, july 15, 2025

China overtakes Russia as Tajikistan’s major trading partner

China has emerged as Tajikistan’s major trading partner, surpassing Russia for the first time in over 25 years, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

17:16, july 14, 2025

Tourist arrivals in Tajikistan surge by 31% over the first half of 2025

Tajikistan welcomed more than 761,000 international tourists over the first six months of 2025 — a significant 31% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Tourism

16:04, july 14, 2025

The High-Level Political and Security Dialogue aims to deepen the partnership between the EU and CA’s nations, says EU official

Interview with Mr. Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service for Political Affairs. Q. Mr.

15:17, july 14, 2025

Electricity, cement, coal: Tajikistan expands trade with Afghanistan in 2025

Bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Afghanistan has seen a significant boost over the first five months of 2025, reaching approximately US$40 million, according to the Agency for Statistics under

14:12, july 14, 2025

Tajikistan boosts agricultural exports in first half of 2025

Tajikistan has significantly increased its export of agricultural products in the first six months of 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, as cited by the state-run news

13:32, july 14, 2025

English teacher in Dushanbe arrested over allegations of sexual misconduct

Police in Tajikistan’s capital have arrested a 50-year-old English language tutor on suspicion of sexually harassing several of his female students.

10:30, july 14, 2025

Tajik blogger Abduroziq reportedly arrested at Dubai airport on 'allegations of theft'

Khaleej Times , citing the company managing Abduroziq, reported on July 12 that “Tajikistani singer and social media influencer Abdu Rozik was arrested at Dubai International Airport on

10:10, july 14, 2025

Ministerial semiannual news conferences expected to start on July 21

Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan as well as heads of provinces and cities are expected to begin to give news conferences on the results of the past half-year’s work on July 21.

09:59, july 14, 2025

President Rahmon inaugurates slate plant, hospital, and school during his visit to Panjakent

During a working visit to the northern city of Panjakent, President Emomali Rahmon on July 11 launched several major infrastructure and social development projects aimed at bolstering the

09:31, july 14, 2025

EU-Central Asia: 12th high-level political and security dialogue held in Dushanbe

On 11 July, the European Union (EU) and the countries of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held the 12th meeting of the annual High-Level

16:10, july 11, 2025

High birth rates pose economic challenge as Tajikistan's population keeps growing – UN

Despite high levels of labor migration, Tajikistan’s population continues to grow rapidly due to high birth rates and a predominantly young population, according to the United Nations'

14:58, july 11, 2025

Turkish Airlines hosts tourism seminar in Brussels to promote Tajikistan in Europe

As part of its strategic initiative to boost Tajikistan’s profile as a travel destination in Europe, Turkish Airlines recently organized a tourism seminar in Brussels.

14:39, july 11, 2025

Unfortified flour and anemia among women in Tajikistan: what’s the connection?

In October 2024, the Unite for Girls’ Empowerment forum highlighted a pressing health issue facing women in Tajikistan — widespread anemia caused in part by the consumption of

11:47, july 11, 2025

Cuts to international aid threaten HIV prevention and women’s shelters in Tajikistan

As the U.S. slashes global aid, critical health and social programs in Tajikistan face collapse — from HIV prevention to tuberculosis care and shelters for abuse survivors.

10:49, july 11, 2025

Tajikistan sees 21,000 new pensioners in the first half of this year

The number of pensioners in Tajikistan increased by over 21,000 in the first six months of 2025, bringing the total to more than 858,000.

10:26, july 11, 2025

Schengen visa applications from Tajik citizens rebound, but rejections come at a high cost

In 2024, Tajik citizens submitted 4,019 applications for Schengen visas — a near return to pre-pandemic levels — but visa denials continue to impose significant financial burdens.

09:43, july 11, 2025

EU-Central Asia: first counterterrorism dialogue in Dushanbe

On July 10, the European Union and Central Asian countries convened for their first Counterterrorism Dialogue in Dushanbe, says press release issued by the European Union (EU) Delegation to

09:17, july 11, 2025

TIKA organizes national robotics training camp for Tajik youth

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), in partnership with “Robot League Tajikistan”, has launched a nationwide educational robotics camp under the slogan “Robotics

09:00, july 11, 2025

By 2030, 72% of Tajikistan’s population may gain access to clean water. can the goal be achieved?

The government of Tajikistan has approved a new State Program for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation for 2025–2029, aiming to tackle one of the country’s most pressing challenges:

16:59, july 10, 2025

Tajikistan’s AI startup reaches final of Silkway Accelerator

A Tajik startup focused on artificial intelligence for government agencies has made it to the final round of the Silkway Accelerator, an international program backed by Google for Startups and Astana

16:31, july 10, 2025

Crackdown on fortune tellers in Dushanbe: 90 cases uncovered in six months

Authorities in Dushanbe have reported 90 cases of fortune telling and sorcery over the first six months of 2025, according to the Dushanbe Police Directorate.

14:51, july 10, 2025

South Korea opens job opportunities for Tajik citizens: construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and more

The Agency for Overseas Employment under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Tajikistan has announced the launch of a new labor migration program offering Tajik citizens job

14:16, july 10, 2025

President Emomali Rahmon to visit Sughd province: road closures announced

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will begin a working visit to the Sughd province on July 11, which will continue through July 13.

11:26, july 10, 2025

No forced deportations: Afghan Refugee Committee head denies reports about deportation of Afghan refugees from Tajikistan

The head of the Afghan Refugee Committee in Dushanbe, Musavvir Bahaduri, has denied recent claims about the forced deportation of Afghan nationals from Tajikistan.

10:57, july 10, 2025

Somon Air resumes flights to Tehran and Jeddah, while Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air launches routes to Dushanbe

Somon Air, a private airline in Tajikistan, will resume regular flights on the Dushanbe–Tehran–Dushanbe route starting July 14.

10:07, july 10, 2025

Major streets in Dushanbe to close for nearly three months due to renovation

Starting July 8 through September 30, 2025, traffic on several key streets in the capital of Tajikistan will be partially and progressively suspended due to major roadworks.

10:00, july 10, 2025

Tajikistan records over 7,500 land use violations in first half of 2025

Authorities in Tajikistan have uncovered 7,562 land use violations over the first six months of this year, marking a slight increase from the same period last year, when 7,330 cases were reported.