Tajkistan

Top Tajikistan’s diplomat holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow to discuss cooperation

On February 13, Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, held negotiations in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at the latter’s invitation,

10:42, february 14, 2025

Tajikistan's anticorruption agency names the most corrupt sectors

The greatest financial damage in the past year was identified within the structures of the country's Ministry of Defense, amounting to 122.

10:30, february 14, 2025

Juvenile crime rises in Tajikistan

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda stated on February 13 that Tajikistan registered 665 crimes committed by minors (compared to

10:15, february 14, 2025

Interior minister confirms the arrest and extradition of “Boim” to Tajikistan

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, confirmed to journalists the arrest and extradition of Ibrohim Safarov, known by the nickname “Boim,” whose name has repeatedly

09:54, february 14, 2025

Tajikistan’s Tax Committee names largest tax defaulters

As of January 1, 2025, the total domestic tax arrears in Tajikistan amounted to 740.

17:15, february 13, 2025

Emergency at Vahdat prison and issues with obtaining certificates: Tajikistan’s Ministry of Justice holds press conference

On February 13, the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan held a news conference with Minister Muzaffar Ashouriyon, where key issues were discussed, including the riot and escape attempt at Vahdat

16:51, february 13, 2025

Suspended sentence for journalist Rukhshona Hakimova not possible due to treason charges – Supreme Court

At a news conference held in Dushanbe on February 13, Shavkat Lutfullozoda, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, commented on the case of journalist Rukhshona Hakimova.

16:07, february 13, 2025

Supreme Court head names those convicted for the knife attack on Tajikistan’s grand mufti

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Rustam Mirzozoda, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, on February 13 revealed the names of the assailant who attacked the

15:22, february 13, 2025

220 candidates to compete for 63 seats in Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament

A total of 152 candidates are running for seats in Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) through the single-mandate constituencies, with 65 of them registering as

14:27, february 13, 2025

Who are the largest debtors for electricity in Tajikistan?

As of January 1, 2025, the total debt for electricity consumption in Tajikistan—accumulated by households, industrial enterprises, and government institutions—owed to OJSC Distribution

14:22, february 13, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Number of trips by Tajik citizens to Russia decreased by 21% in 2024 – FSB data

In 2024, 1.7 million Tajik citizens visited Russia. This represents a 21% decline compared to 2023, when 2.12 million Tajik nationals traveled to the country.

09:57, february 13, 2025

A documentary film "The Birth of Innovation" released in Tajikistan

Filmmakers in Tajikistan have produced a documentary titled "The Birth of Innovation" , which explores the startup ecosystem of the country.

09:43, february 13, 2025

TALCO's debt increased by almost 220 million somonis

In the past year, the debt of the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) for electricity increased by nearly 220 million somonis (US$20.2 million), or 62%, reaching 571.5 million somonis (US$52.

09:38, february 13, 2025

Tajikistan's bilateral trade with Russia nearly fully shifted to the ruble

Over 90% of Tajik-Russian two-way trade in 2024 was conducted in the Russian rubles, the Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), Firdavs Tolibzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February

17:32, february 12, 2025

No observers and transparency? How will elections in Tajikistan proceed without the OSCE?

Representatives of the OSCE will not be coming to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tajikistan. What does this mean for the electoral process?

16:50, february 12, 2025

Kazakh leader notes steady positive dynamics in relations between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan

On February 12, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Astana with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

16:18, february 12, 2025

Top Tajik diplomat holds talks with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana to discuss cooperation

On February 11-12, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, visited Kazakhstan on an official visit.

15:33, february 12, 2025

Funding freeze especially damaging for non-state media organizations covering events in authoritarian-minded countries

Since President Donald Trump announced the freeze of U.S.

15:02, february 12, 2025

The U.S. sends a letter to Tajikistan regarding sanctions on Russian companies operating in the country

Representatives of the United States of America have sent a letter to the Government of Tajikistan regarding the enforcement of sanctions against a number of Russian companies, Sulton Rahimzoda, the

14:36, february 12, 2025

CCER registers 68 candidates from 6 political parties for 22 seats elected by a party-list system

The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of Tajikistan (CCER) has registered 68 candidates from 6 political parties of the country for 22 seats elected by a party-list system.

11:30, february 12, 2025

The issues of Vorukh road and water facilities are still under discussion, says top Tajik diplomat

Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of

10:59, february 12, 2025

The Saudi Fund for Development to allocate US$30 million for the construction of a ring road in Kulob

A delegation from the Saudi Development Fund (SFD), led by Mohammed Almasoud, a Director of the SFD Central Asia Operations, has arrived in Dushanbe on an official visit.

10:23, february 12, 2025

Minister of labor: Tajikistan expands labor migration destinations

In 2024, Tajikistan established mutually beneficial partnerships in the field of labor migration with several countries, including South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, the United

10:06, february 12, 2025

Barqi Tojik top manager confirms proposal to raise electricity rates

Barqi Tojik Company has confirmed that it has proposed an increase in electricity rates in Tajikistan. The Antimonopoly Agency was the first to report on this proposal.

09:51, february 12, 2025

A major oil refinery begins operations in Tajikistan – For Now, in Test Mode

A major oil refinery, built in 2018 within the Danghara Free Economic Zone (FEZ Danghara), began operating in test mode at the end of last year, Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan's Minister of

16:48, february 11, 2025

Khujand International Airport was only 30% loaded in 2024

In 2024, Khujand International Airport served 799,200 passengers, SugdNEWS reports . Compared to 2023, this figure reportedly decreased by 22% (by 226,300 passengers).

16:22, february 11, 2025

Why is Central Asia Important to Iran?

Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons.

15:12, february 11, 2025

Tajikistan’s health ministry comments on the suspension of USAID assistance

On the day of his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order suspending all American aid programs to foreign countries.

14:32, february 11, 2025

EU, WHO host annual Winter School on health systems to advance health and well-being in Tajikistan

The Winter School on Health Systems returned this year with an enhanced program, which took place from February 6 to February 8.

10:42, february 11, 2025