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Tajkistan, Society

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.

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

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.

08:30, july 10, 2025

Tajikistan orders Afghan refugees to leave within 15 days amid deportation campaign

The government of Tajikistan has issued a sweeping order giving Afghan refugees just 15 days to leave the country, igniting alarm among thousands of asylum seekers, many of whom possess legal

15:40, july 9, 2025

Tajik scientists’ work on potato, Jerusalem artichoke, and wheat earns international acclaim

Tajik researchers earned international recognition for their advancements in plant genetics at the International Conference on Genetics, Biotechnology, and Plant Breeding, held in Novosibirsk from

10:52, july 9, 2025

Two dreams, one sky: how two Tajik young women soared to success with Emirates

With courage, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in themselves, two women from Tajikistan have fulfilled a dream shared by thousands: joining the prestigious ranks of Emirates flight attendants.

09:30, july 9, 2025

Residents report anthrax outbreak in Khuroson district; authorities confirm infections but deny fatalities

Residents of Khuroson district in Khatlon province have raised concerns about an anthrax outbreak, claiming that a local man, Qamariddin Rahimov, died from the disease.

16:34, july 8, 2025

ADB launches regional network to accelerate universal health coverage in Asia and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced the launch of the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional

13:27, july 7, 2025

Tajikistan unveils first national AI language model – SoroLLM

Tajikistan has taken a major step forward in digital innovation with the launch of its first-ever national artificial intelligence language model, SoroLLM.

10:10, july 7, 2025

Locust swarm in Dushanbe: Is there reason to worry?

Since early June, residents of Dushanbe have noticed a significant increase in locust activity, particularly during the evening hours.

09:56, july 7, 2025

Lithuania to close visa application center in Tajikistan amid rising irregular migration

Lithuania has announced plans to close its external visa service center in Tajikistan, citing a sharp increase in irregular migration from the Central Asian country, according to Lithuanian public

15:52, july 4, 2025

Why posthumous organ donation remains rare in Tajikistan

While Kyrgyzstan took a major step forward this year by allowing organ transplants from deceased donors with official support from religious leaders, Tajikistan has yet to follow suit — despite

14:10, july 4, 2025

St. Petersburg lifts taxi and delivery ban for migrant workers amid labor shortage

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13:51, july 4, 2025

Extreme heatwave expected in Tajikistan: temperatures to reach up to +47°C in some regions

Tajikistan is bracing for an intense heatwave between July 4 and 7, with forecasters warning of dangerously high temperatures across most of the country.

10:59, july 4, 2025

Anthrax cases surge in Tajikistan: 41 infections reported this year so far

As of July 1, Tajikistan has recorded 41 cases of anthrax this year, according to Navrouz Jafarov, Deputy Head of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Service under the Ministry of

16:32, july 3, 2025

Tajikistan hosts final meeting of Project Steering Committee of the 7th Phase of the EU0-funded CADAP

The fourth and final meeting of the Steering Committee of the 7th phase of the European Union-funded Central Asia Drug Action Program (CADAP) on July 3 brought together delegates of national

15:38, july 3, 2025

‘The сow died — but there's allegedly no foot-and-mouth disease’: Tajik farmers raise alarms as authorities deny outbreak

While Turkiye closes all livestock markets due to a surge in foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases, farmers in parts of Tajikistan suspect a similar outbreak among their cattle — yet national

11:10, july 3, 2025

One in four Tajikistan residents lives below the poverty line, says World Bank report

Despite steady progress in reducing poverty, more than 25% of Tajikistan’s population continues to live below the international poverty line — surviving on less than US$3.65 a day.

09:47, july 3, 2025

13 years without sight, 13 years behind the sewing machine: the remarkable journey of Zulaykho Majidova

Thirteen years ago, Zulaykho Majidova lost her sight completely.

16:14, july 2, 2025

Tajikistan moves to increase divorce fees amid rising concern over family breakdown

Divorce is set to become more expensive in Tajikistan following the approval of a new bill by the country’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament in late June.

09:09, july 2, 2025

German Pharmacy opens first German drugstore in Dushanbe

A new chapter in pharmaceutical services began in the capital with the opening of the country's first branch of the German pharmacy chain, German Pharmacy .

16:53, july 1, 2025

How a Tajik woman became a clinical psychologist in the Netherlands—and dreams of helping her homeland

When Angubin Mahmadrasul moved from Tajikistan to the Netherlands at just nine years old, few could have predicted the remarkable journey ahead.

16:11, july 1, 2025

Tajikistan cancels paid paternity leave, retains unpaid childcare leave for fathers

Tajikistan has officially canceled paid paternity leave for men following the birth of a child, according to the country’s Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions.

13:53, july 1, 2025

Tajikistan's telecom market set for steady growth, expected to reach US$480 million by 2027

Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector is poised for significant growth over the next two years, with average annual revenue increases of 6.

17:03, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan faces growing threat from dust storms: what can be done?

Over the past three decades, the number of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan has increased tenfold, posing a growing threat to public health, agriculture, and infrastructure.