Tajkistan

09:15, december 12, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajik geologists discover 15 areas rich in rare metals

Tajikistan has identified 15 pegmatite zones through geological surveys, Mukhtor Fozilzoda, an official with the Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan, said in an interview

09:09, december 12, 2024

SOCIETY

Russian expert identifies three sectors that will face acute labor shortages in 2025

In 2025, the most migrant-dependent sectors in Russia will be manufacturing, agriculture, and construction, Andrey Kladov, an expert on migration and employment also the director of the "Migrant

16:27, december 11, 2024

POLITICS

Tajikistan and Kazakhstan enter a new level of cooperation

The year 2024 has been a breakthrough for Kazakhstan-Tajikistan relations.

15:13, december 11, 2024

POLITICS

Syrian gambit: What the power shift in Damascus could mean for Central Asia?

In less than two weeks, the balance of power in Syria has drastically shifted.

14:50, december 11, 2024

POWER

Tajikistan to Introduce a new professional holiday

Tajikistan plans to establish a new holiday—Day of Antimonopoly Authorities, to be celebrated annually on January 11.

12:51, december 11, 2024

SECURITY

Russian MP calls for looking at admitting Iran into CSTO bloc

A Russian lawmaker has suggested that the issue of admitting Iran to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a post-Soviet Russia-led security bloc, be looked at, TASS reported on

10:06, december 11, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan grows over 1 million tons of potatoes, yet they remain expensive. Why?

Tajikistan has achieved record potato production figures over the first 10 months of 2024—1,139,936 tons, which is 20.

09:28, december 11, 2024

SOCIETY

SRP DevCon 2024: from digital transformation to IT industry staff capacity

The SRP DevCon 2024 conference was held at the Khujand-based Polytechnic Institute of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi (KhPITTU) on December 7.

15:45, december 10, 2024

ECONOMY

17 transport companies cease operations in Tajikistan

Seventeen transport companies in Tajikistan have ceased operations, Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim announced during a meeting with the heads of transport enterprises that took place on November

15:11, december 10, 2024

SOCIETY

Tajikistan awarded Asia’s best country for natural scenery tourism at Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024

Tajikistan has been awarded with Asia’s best country for natural scenery tourism at Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024 On December 3, 2024, at the Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024, Tajikistan was

14:49, december 10, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan and South Korea to build solar power plants

Tajikistan and South Korea have signed a protocol to construct solar power plants and energy storage systems.

14:28, december 10, 2024

SOCIETY

Russia approves rules for publishing data on illegal migrants

The Russian government has approved rules for publishing information about foreign citizens and stateless individuals included in a registry of monitored persons.

14:15, december 10, 2024

SOCIETY

Communications service agency criticizes slow Internet speed in Dushanbe hotels

The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan criticized the low internet speed in hotels and accommodations in Dushanbe during a working meeting held on December 9.

13:43, december 10, 2024

SOCIETY

Project launched to introduce AI lessons launched in schools in Tajikistan

As part of Tajikistan's National AI Development Strategy, the government has launched a pilot project to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) lessons in schools.

13:33, december 10, 2024

INCIDENTS

Bodies of six family members found in Konibodom; suspects unknown, authorities silent

On the night of December 8-9, the bodies of six members of the same family, including four children, were discovered in Shurqurghon neighborhood of Shurobqala village, subordinate to the northern

10:38, december 10, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan and Japan Agree on Specialist Training for Work in Japan

The development of labor migration and the preparation of Tajik citizens for work in Japan were the focus of a meeting between Tajikistan's Minister of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the

14:42, december 9, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan authorities advised to urgently change the economic development model

Analysts from the World Bank say Tajikistan needs to take urgent measures to improve its growth model and diversify its economy, as the current approach has led to a reduction in natural resource

14:21, december 9, 2024

ECONOMY

Free online English course made available to Tajik migrants seeking work in Europe

A free online English language course (Anglo-Tajik) has been made available to labor migrants from Tajikistan who wish to find work in European and CIS countries, according to the International

11:09, december 9, 2024

SOCIETY

When and where the Tarona Music Award 2024 will take place

The Tarona Music Award 2024, one of the most anticipated music events of the year, will be held on December 14 at the newly renovated hall of the Akasharif Juraev Tajikistan State Philharmonic.

10:31, december 9, 2024

LAW-ORDER

UNHCR calls on Tajikistan to halt forcible return of Afghan refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called on Tajikistan to halt forcible return of Afghan refugees and uphold international protection standards and commitments.

16:52, december 6, 2024

POWER

President sharply criticizes judges for poor performance and corruption

President Emomali Rahmon has sharply criticized judges for their poor performance and corruption within the judiciary.

16:33, december 6, 2024

ECONOMY

The Roghun hydropower plant named "core of the regional electricity market in Central Asia"

The Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) promises significant benefits for Tajikistan and Central Asia.

15:55, december 6, 2024

SOCIETY

Social entrepreneurship expected to help reduce poverty in Tajikistan

The lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of Tajikistan's parliament has adopted the law "On Social Entrepreneurship," which will become the first standalone document of its kind in the

15:29, december 6, 2024

ECONOMY

EDB registers data on funding from international donors for the countries of the region

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has developed a database of non-sovereign financing, which consolidates investments from international financial organizations (IFOs) flowing into the countries of

15:11, december 6, 2024

ECONOMY

EBRD and NBT train Tajikistan’s financial sector specialists under support of the European Union

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to successfully implement the "Regional Small Business Support Program" (RSBP) in Tajikistan, funded by the European

14:27, december 6, 2024

ECONOMY

How Central Asian countries allocate water for the inter-vegetative period

At the 87th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Management Commission (ICWMC) held in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on November 6, the water intake limits for the inter-vegetative

10:43, december 6, 2024

POWER

Emomali Rahmon evaluates the reconstruction of Ismoil Somoni Avenue in Dushanbe

On December 5, President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali visited the reconstruction site of Ismoil Somoni Avenue and the road bridge over the Dushanbinka River.

10:25, december 6, 2024

SECURITY

Police secure area after mystery drone crash near Tajik capital

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported on December 4 that police and security officials have cordoned off a large area near Dushanbe after a drone resembling a military unmanned aerial

10:10, december 6, 2024

ECONOMY

Economic growth in Tajikistan in 2025 will be the highest among EDB member nations

The economic growth of Tajikistan in 2025 is expected to remain the highest among the member countries of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

09:58, december 6, 2024

SOCIETY

Tajkistan

Tajik geologists discover 15 areas rich in rare metals

Tajikistan has identified 15 pegmatite zones through geological surveys, Mukhtor Fozilzoda, an official with the Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan, said in an interview

Russian expert identifies three sectors that will face acute labor shortages in 2025

In 2025, the most migrant-dependent sectors in Russia will be manufacturing, agriculture, and construction, Andrey Kladov, an expert on migration and employment also the director of the "Migrant

Tajikistan and Kazakhstan enter a new level of cooperation

The year 2024 has been a breakthrough for Kazakhstan-Tajikistan relations.

Syrian gambit: What the power shift in Damascus could mean for Central Asia?

In less than two weeks, the balance of power in Syria has drastically shifted.

Tajikistan to Introduce a new professional holiday

Tajikistan plans to establish a new holiday—Day of Antimonopoly Authorities, to be celebrated annually on January 11.

Russian MP calls for looking at admitting Iran into CSTO bloc

A Russian lawmaker has suggested that the issue of admitting Iran to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a post-Soviet Russia-led security bloc, be looked at, TASS reported on

Tajikistan grows over 1 million tons of potatoes, yet they remain expensive. Why?

Tajikistan has achieved record potato production figures over the first 10 months of 2024—1,139,936 tons, which is 20.

SRP DevCon 2024: from digital transformation to IT industry staff capacity

The SRP DevCon 2024 conference was held at the Khujand-based Polytechnic Institute of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi (KhPITTU) on December 7.

17 transport companies cease operations in Tajikistan

Seventeen transport companies in Tajikistan have ceased operations, Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim announced during a meeting with the heads of transport enterprises that took place on November

Tajikistan awarded Asia’s best country for natural scenery tourism at Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024

Tajikistan has been awarded with Asia’s best country for natural scenery tourism at Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024 On December 3, 2024, at the Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024, Tajikistan was

Tajikistan and South Korea to build solar power plants

Tajikistan and South Korea have signed a protocol to construct solar power plants and energy storage systems.

Russia approves rules for publishing data on illegal migrants

The Russian government has approved rules for publishing information about foreign citizens and stateless individuals included in a registry of monitored persons.

Communications service agency criticizes slow Internet speed in Dushanbe hotels

The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan criticized the low internet speed in hotels and accommodations in Dushanbe during a working meeting held on December 9.

Project launched to introduce AI lessons launched in schools in Tajikistan

As part of Tajikistan's National AI Development Strategy, the government has launched a pilot project to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) lessons in schools.

Bodies of six family members found in Konibodom; suspects unknown, authorities silent

On the night of December 8-9, the bodies of six members of the same family, including four children, were discovered in Shurqurghon neighborhood of Shurobqala village, subordinate to the northern

Tajikistan and Japan Agree on Specialist Training for Work in Japan

The development of labor migration and the preparation of Tajik citizens for work in Japan were the focus of a meeting between Tajikistan's Minister of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the

Tajikistan authorities advised to urgently change the economic development model

Analysts from the World Bank say Tajikistan needs to take urgent measures to improve its growth model and diversify its economy, as the current approach has led to a reduction in natural resource

Free online English course made available to Tajik migrants seeking work in Europe

A free online English language course (Anglo-Tajik) has been made available to labor migrants from Tajikistan who wish to find work in European and CIS countries, according to the International

When and where the Tarona Music Award 2024 will take place

The Tarona Music Award 2024, one of the most anticipated music events of the year, will be held on December 14 at the newly renovated hall of the Akasharif Juraev Tajikistan State Philharmonic.

UNHCR calls on Tajikistan to halt forcible return of Afghan refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called on Tajikistan to halt forcible return of Afghan refugees and uphold international protection standards and commitments.

President sharply criticizes judges for poor performance and corruption

President Emomali Rahmon has sharply criticized judges for their poor performance and corruption within the judiciary.

The Roghun hydropower plant named "core of the regional electricity market in Central Asia"

The Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) promises significant benefits for Tajikistan and Central Asia.

Social entrepreneurship expected to help reduce poverty in Tajikistan

The lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of Tajikistan's parliament has adopted the law "On Social Entrepreneurship," which will become the first standalone document of its kind in the

EDB registers data on funding from international donors for the countries of the region

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has developed a database of non-sovereign financing, which consolidates investments from international financial organizations (IFOs) flowing into the countries of

EBRD and NBT train Tajikistan’s financial sector specialists under support of the European Union

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to successfully implement the "Regional Small Business Support Program" (RSBP) in Tajikistan, funded by the European

How Central Asian countries allocate water for the inter-vegetative period

At the 87th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Management Commission (ICWMC) held in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on November 6, the water intake limits for the inter-vegetative

Emomali Rahmon evaluates the reconstruction of Ismoil Somoni Avenue in Dushanbe

On December 5, President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali visited the reconstruction site of Ismoil Somoni Avenue and the road bridge over the Dushanbinka River.

Police secure area after mystery drone crash near Tajik capital

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported on December 4 that police and security officials have cordoned off a large area near Dushanbe after a drone resembling a military unmanned aerial

Economic growth in Tajikistan in 2025 will be the highest among EDB member nations

The economic growth of Tajikistan in 2025 is expected to remain the highest among the member countries of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

First snow expected in Dushanbe this weekend

This weekend, Dushanbe will experience its first snowfall of the season.