Tajkistan

EBRD pledges new resources for green investment in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is committing fresh funds to facilitating better access to green technologies and climate adaptation for businesses and households in

16:06, september 26, 2023

Tajik energy minister participates in “Central Asia + Japan” Ministerial Economic and Energy Dialogue

The Minister of Energy and water Resources of Tajikistan Daler Juma participated in the first meeting of Economy and Energy Ministers of the “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue that took

15:57, september 26, 2023

Tajik energy minister meets JICA vice president in Tokyo to discuss cooperation

As part of his working visit to Japan, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Daler Juma on September 25 met in Tokyo with Ms.

12:06, september 26, 2023

WFP builds bridges in Tajikistan, paving the way for rural prosperity

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Tajikistan inaugurated two WFP-funded bridges over the Yaghnob River, at a ceremony attended by Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, governor of

11:53, september 26, 2023

Electricity being turned off in rural localities

And again, as in the past year, residential customers in some rural areas complain that they have not had electricity for several hours daily since September 21.

11:06, september 26, 2023

Dushanbe-Khorog-Kulma highway to become a part of multimodal transport corridor

Rehabilitation of the 92-kilometer road Qalai Khumb – Vanj – Rushan administrative border in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, will contribute to further development of

10:24, september 26, 2023

Domestic airports in Tajikistan handed over to the defense ministry

By government’s decree domestic airports that were managed by have been transferred from “the municipal property to the republican property and to the balance sheet of the Ministry of

17:32, september 25, 2023

Somon Mahmadbekov wins first gold of Hangzhou Asian Games for Tajikistan

Tajikistan claimed the first gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after young judoka Somon Mahmadbekov, 24, finished first in the half-middleweight (−81 kg), defeating in final

17:03, september 25, 2023

A state-run institution for coordination and management of international financial aid set up in Tajikistan

A state-run institution for coordination and management of international financial aid being set up in Tajikistan.

16:12, september 25, 2023

INCIDENTS

Suspects of fatal crash killing young talented singer detained

Suspects of a fatal crash, in which young talented singer Nekrouz Niyozov was killed, has been detained, according to the Dushanbe Police Department.

11:40, september 25, 2023

AKF helps Tajik farmers take environmental solutions to increase their yields

Tajikistan’s National Development Strategy (NDS) for the period to 2030 lists the “protection and sustainable use of natural resources to ensure further economic and social

11:13, september 25, 2023

Last month’s police raids primarily targeted newly naturalized Russia citizens

One year ago, Vladimir Putin sent a shockwave through Russia by announcing a partial mobilization. For many Russians, this was when their country’s war against Ukraine finally hit home.

11:04, september 25, 2023

Construction of new sports complex starts in the northern province of Sughd

Construction of a new sports complex “Sughd Arena” has begun in Khujand, the capital of the northern province of Sughd.

10:06, september 25, 2023

More than 100 Tajik athletes participate in Hangzhou Asian Games, which officially opened on Sept 23

The eagerly awaited 19th Asian Games officially commenced in Hangzhou, China on Saturday (September 23) night.

17:07, september 22, 2023

INCIDENTS

The son of RTSU Rector involved in fatal traffic accident in which young gifted singer killed

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi, reported on September 22 that the 18-year-old Komyob Faizullo, the son of the rector of the Russian-Tajik Slavic University

15:49, september 22, 2023

The Tourism Development Committee gets a new website

The Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has launched a new website – www.ctd.tj.

14:52, september 22, 2023

World Bank: The heating sector in Europe and Central Asia region requires change.

The heating sector in Tajikistan, like many countries in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region, relies substantially on fossil fuels and highly polluting firewood and coal stoves.

14:19, september 22, 2023

USAID and AKF celebrate the successful close-out of Thrive Tajikistan program in Khatlon province

On Friday, September 22, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) proudly marked the culmination of a transformative journey with the close-out

11:46, september 22, 2023

Russia’s decision to restrict fuel exports will not affect Tajikistan

The decision of the Russian government to temporarily ban exports of gasoline and diesel to all countries except members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will hardly affect

10:59, september 22, 2023

Russia temporarily bans gasoline and diesel exports in response to shortages

Russian media reports say Russia has temporarily banned exports of gasoline and diesel to all countries except members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which include Armenia,

09:51, september 22, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Iranian court gives Tajik man two death sentences over major Shiite shrine attack

Iranian media reports said yesterday that an Iranian court has delivered a verdict against the main convict indicted for the August attack on the Shah Cheragh holy shrine in Iran’s southern

17:09, september 21, 2023

Tajikistan’s banks are able to participate in foreign exchange trading in the Russian Federation

Tajikistan is listed among countries, whose banks are able to participate in foreign exchange trading in the Russian Federation An instruction on endorsement of the list was signed by Prime

16:23, september 21, 2023

SECURITY

Tajik Islamist militants take control of five districts in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan

In July 2022, reports emerged of a “new” militant outfit in northern Afghanistan.

15:24, september 21, 2023

Six dried fruits brands from Tajikistan participate in the World Food Moscow

The International Trade Center (ITC) Office in Tajikistan says six dried fruits brands from Tajikistan, leading players in the Central Asian dried fruits industry, are participating in the four-day

14:50, september 21, 2023

The new 21st body being established under the Government of Tajikistan

The Committee on Primary and Secondary Vocational Education is being established under the Government of Tajikistan.

11:15, september 21, 2023

INCIDENTS

Tajik, Kyrgyz presidents meet in New York to tamp down border tensions

Eurasianet reports that the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have held one-on-one talks for the second time in the space of a week in an apparent effort to soothe a surge in tensions over

10:16, september 21, 2023

Insulting religious sentiments, hatred and violence against any religion have tragic consequences, says Rahmon

The efforts should be focused on preventing the use of the internet for radicalization, recruitment, and propaganda of extremism and violence, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said on September 20

09:57, september 21, 2023

SECURITY

Terrorism, extremism and rapid armament threaten international peace and security, says Tajik leader

In a statement delivered at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon noted on September 20 that in today's challenging and

09:27, september 21, 2023

ADB upgrades economic forecast for Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded Tajikistan’s economic forecast for 2023 and 2024.

17:20, september 20, 2023