Tajkistan

15:02, february 12, 2025

ECONOMY

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

POLITICS

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

POLITICS

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

ECONOMY

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

ECONOMY

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

ECONOMY

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

ECONOMY

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

ECONOMY

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

POLITICS

Why is Central Asia Important to Iran?

Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons.

15:12, february 11, 2025

SOCIETY

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

SOCIETY

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

SOCIETY

Increase in domestic violence and early marriages: insights from the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs

In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the

09:51, february 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Construction of two new flyovers to start in Dushanbe this year

Construction of two new flyovers will begin in Dushanbe this year, city officials announced at a news conference in Dushanbe yesterday.

17:17, february 10, 2025

SOCIETY

Number of migrants from Tajikistan to Russia halves in 2024

In 2024, around 28,400 people moved to Russia under the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots—the lowest figure in the past four years.

16:50, february 10, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s ministry of industry explains decline in fertilizer production

Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Azot (Tajikistan’s fertilizer plant – Asia-Plus), which is one of Tajikistan’s largest industrial enterprises has resumed operations after many years

16:04, february 10, 2025

POWER

President orders to allocate 1.7 million somonis to reward athletes

President Emomali Rahmon has ordered the allocation of 1,787,500 somonis (approximately US$164,000) from the Presidential Reserve Fund to reward winners and medalists of international sports

15:37, february 10, 2025

SECURITY

Dushanbe police deny rumors of drug-laced candy for schoolchildren

The Dushanbe Police Department has denied rumors circulating on social media about drugs being distributed near schools in the form of candy.

15:20, february 10, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan lowers the refinancing rate

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 9.00% to 8.75%.

14:49, february 10, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Three convicted over the knife attack on Tajikistan’s grand mufti

Three individuals have been sentenced to varying prison terms for the knife attack on Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, the head of Tajikistan’s Council of Ulema.

11:57, february 10, 2025

ECONOMY

How have land tax rates changed in Tajikistan?

Land tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly over the past decade—by more than 60%.

11:03, february 10, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon signs decree on salary, pension, and scholarship Increases

President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on measures to strengthen social protection and increase salaries for public sector employees, pensions, and scholarships on February 8, according to the

10:51, february 10, 2025

ECONOMY

How U.S. President Donald Trump's policies will affect Central Asia’s nations

The 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, began signing executive orders in bulk immediately after his inauguration on January 20.

09:45, february 10, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Media: Investigation into the Crocus attack completed in record time

The defendants in the criminal case concerning the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall will begin reviewing the case materials in the coming days, Meduza reports, citing Kommersant .

16:39, february 7, 2025

SOCIETY

SC Korean Training Center in Tajikistan launches language courses for employment in South Korea

In response to the growing demand for labor, the SC Korean Vocational Training Center is launching educational courses to help Tajik citizens build successful careers in South Korea.

16:06, february 7, 2025

SECURITY

A rewritten reality: how to distinguish between a ‘terrorist’ and a ‘politician’ today?

Why has the current counterterrorism agenda lost its relevance? This issue is analyzed by Rustam Azizi, an expert in countering violent extremism.

14:47, february 7, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan increases fruit exports but halves vegetable shipments last year

In 2024, Tajikistan's agricultural exports reached US$56.7 million, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the previous year.

14:29, february 7, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s savings bank significantly increased mortgage lending in 2024

In 2024, Amonatbonk, Tajikistan’s state savings bank, issued mortgage loans totaling 42 million somonis (US$3.

13:55, february 7, 2025

SECURITY

How will Fatherland Defender’s Day be celebrated in Dushanbe this year?

This year, Tajikistan's Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on a grand scale in Dushanbe.

11:05, february 7, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Debts of Agroinvestbonk and land disputes: What cases did HEC review in 2024?

In 2024, the High Economic Court (HEC) of Tajikistan handled cases related to financial claims, credit obligations, and land disputes.

10:06, february 7, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajkistan

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

Why is Central Asia Important to Iran?

Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons.

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.

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.

Increase in domestic violence and early marriages: insights from the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs

In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the

Construction of two new flyovers to start in Dushanbe this year

Construction of two new flyovers will begin in Dushanbe this year, city officials announced at a news conference in Dushanbe yesterday.

Number of migrants from Tajikistan to Russia halves in 2024

In 2024, around 28,400 people moved to Russia under the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots—the lowest figure in the past four years.

Tajikistan’s ministry of industry explains decline in fertilizer production

Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Azot (Tajikistan’s fertilizer plant – Asia-Plus), which is one of Tajikistan’s largest industrial enterprises has resumed operations after many years

President orders to allocate 1.7 million somonis to reward athletes

President Emomali Rahmon has ordered the allocation of 1,787,500 somonis (approximately US$164,000) from the Presidential Reserve Fund to reward winners and medalists of international sports

Dushanbe police deny rumors of drug-laced candy for schoolchildren

The Dushanbe Police Department has denied rumors circulating on social media about drugs being distributed near schools in the form of candy.

Tajikistan lowers the refinancing rate

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 9.00% to 8.75%.

Three convicted over the knife attack on Tajikistan’s grand mufti

Three individuals have been sentenced to varying prison terms for the knife attack on Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, the head of Tajikistan’s Council of Ulema.

How have land tax rates changed in Tajikistan?

Land tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly over the past decade—by more than 60%.

Emomali Rahmon signs decree on salary, pension, and scholarship Increases

President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on measures to strengthen social protection and increase salaries for public sector employees, pensions, and scholarships on February 8, according to the

How U.S. President Donald Trump's policies will affect Central Asia’s nations

The 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, began signing executive orders in bulk immediately after his inauguration on January 20.

Media: Investigation into the Crocus attack completed in record time

The defendants in the criminal case concerning the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall will begin reviewing the case materials in the coming days, Meduza reports, citing Kommersant .

SC Korean Training Center in Tajikistan launches language courses for employment in South Korea

In response to the growing demand for labor, the SC Korean Vocational Training Center is launching educational courses to help Tajik citizens build successful careers in South Korea.

A rewritten reality: how to distinguish between a ‘terrorist’ and a ‘politician’ today?

Why has the current counterterrorism agenda lost its relevance? This issue is analyzed by Rustam Azizi, an expert in countering violent extremism.

Tajikistan increases fruit exports but halves vegetable shipments last year

In 2024, Tajikistan's agricultural exports reached US$56.7 million, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the previous year.

Tajikistan’s savings bank significantly increased mortgage lending in 2024

In 2024, Amonatbonk, Tajikistan’s state savings bank, issued mortgage loans totaling 42 million somonis (US$3.

How will Fatherland Defender’s Day be celebrated in Dushanbe this year?

This year, Tajikistan's Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on a grand scale in Dushanbe.

Debts of Agroinvestbonk and land disputes: What cases did HEC review in 2024?

In 2024, the High Economic Court (HEC) of Tajikistan handled cases related to financial claims, credit obligations, and land disputes.

Tajikistan significantly increased primary aluminum production last year

The Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) produced 82.2 thousand tons of primary aluminum in 2024, representing a 23.