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11:19, february 17

French owners of Auchan deny rumors of their exit from Tajikistan

The management of the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Schiever Tajikistan, which operates the Auchan hypermarket and the Bi1 supermarket chain, has denied rumors that French investors are leaving

10:48, february 17

Tajikistan intends to become leader in microchip production and AI development, says Tajik official

Avesta news agency says that in a report released at a press conference dedicated to the nation’s high-tech development strategy, the Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali

10:01, february 17

Tajikistan implements fortified flour production, but the process is delayed

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and under support of the World Bank, is engaged in purchasing micronutrients

09:47, february 17

Russian-based entrepreneurs of Tajik origin build social facilities in Khatlon province for US$1 million

More than US$1 million has been transferred from Russia by Russian-based entrepreneurs of Tajik origin for the development of Khatlon province in Tajikistan, Khatlon governor, Davlatali Sayyeed, told

09:08, february 17

Tajikistan has signed agreements worth $812 million for the completion of the Roghun HPP

The Government of Tajikistan is in negotiations to attract funding for the implementation of the Roghun project, the Minister of Finance, Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February

16:28, february 14

Uzbekistan expected to host the first EU-Central Asia summit in early April this year

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Uzbekistan said on February 13 that the first EU-Central Asia summit will take place on April 3-4, 2025.

16:09, february 14

Over 30,000 Tajikistanis deported from Russia in 2024, says Tajik prosecutor-general

In the past year, following the terrorist attack at "Crocus" (Crocus City Hall), the number of Tajik citizens deported from Russia increased to 30,000, Tajikistan’s

15:28, february 14

Tajikistan’s national budget last year lost 27% of domestic taxes due to exemptions

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the head of the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, Nusratullo Davlatzoda, revealed on February 13 that the total amount of

14:41, february 14

Tajikistan’s public debt reduced to the level of 15 years ago

As of January 1, 2025, Tajikistan’s public debt amounted to US$3.6 billion, the Minister of Finance, Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 14.

14:18, february 14

Tajikistan’s Supreme Court officially clarifies details of the “coup attempt” case

The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has officially commented on certain details of the case involving several well-known political figures, most of whom are accused of "treason" and

11:02, february 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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