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Shirinsho Shotemur the first citizen of Tajikistan

Yesterday it was the 125th birthday of a prominent Tajik politician Shirinsho Shotemur.

10:13, december 2, 2024

A Russian MP blames migrants for the devaluation of the Russian ruble

Migrants are transferring earnings made in Russia back to their home countries, artificially driving demand for foreign currency and increasing the dollar exchange rate.

09:49, december 2, 2024

Russia launches biometric data experiment for foreigners starting December 1

From December 1, 2024, foreign citizens and stateless persons crossing the Russian Federation’s state border will be required to provide their biometric data as part of an experimental program,

09:39, december 2, 2024

POWER

Innovations in agriculture and New Laws: The President holds a government meeting

On November 29, President Emomali Rahmon chaired a government meeting where the 2025–2029 Agricultural Mechanization Development Program was discussed.

16:26, november 29, 2024

EBRD supports youth entrepreneurship in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is addressing the issue of youth entrepreneurship and employment by launching its flagship Youth in Business (YiB) program in Tajikistan.

16:08, november 29, 2024

SECURITY

China reportedly concerned over the security of its operations in Tajikistan

As it had been reported earlier, one Chinese national was killed and four others injured in a cross-border attack in Tajikistan's south on November 18.

15:09, november 29, 2024

INCIDENTS

In Farkhor district, new homes were delivered to 36 families affected by the spring flood

In the village of Surkhob, Farkhor district of Khatlon province, a ceremony has been held to hand over new homes to local residents affected by the mudflow flood.

14:46, november 29, 2024

If it were not for modernization, we might have been left without electricity, says Barqi Tojik spokesman

Nozirdjon Yodgori, a spokesperson for the company Barqi Tojik, wrote an article for Jumhuriyat newspaper, government’s mouthpiece, where he commented on issues related to electricity limits

14:30, november 29, 2024

Long beeps in response: how the migration hotlines in Tajikistan are working

About a month ago, the Russian authorities published a “list of controlled persons,” which includes over 120,000 Tajik citizens suspected of legal violations.

11:18, november 29, 2024

Over 58% of migrant children in Russia demonstrate good knowledge of Russian, says study

Findings of a Russian language proficiency test conducted in Russian schools last month show that more than 58% of migrant children have successfully passed it.

10:52, november 29, 2024

CSTO heads of state reaffirm their commitment to further develop the CSTO

Following the meeting, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) heads of state adopted a declaration in which they declared their commitment to further develop the CSTO and their intention

10:28, november 29, 2024

The CSTO heads of state endorse the CSTO Targeted Program on Strengthening the Tajik-Afghan Border

A meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Collective Security Council took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on November 28.

09:58, november 29, 2024

The Russian ruble depreciates against the somoni by almost 5% in two days

The official exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), decreased by nearly 4.6% over the past two days -- from 1:0.13 on November 27 to 1:0.

16:43, november 28, 2024

Why are prices for liquefied natural gas rising in Tajikistan?

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR), following the publication by Asia-Plus about the rise in prices and a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the country, has

15:38, november 28, 2024

Tajikistan authorities warn telecom operators: poor service may lead to fines or license revocation

The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan held a working meeting with representatives of mobile operators on November 26, says the press center of the communications service

15:27, november 28, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz air carriers expect to be removed from the Aviation Safety blacklist of the EASA next year

FL360aero reports that Kyrgyzstan is hopeful, so as the carriers of the country, as the Kyrgyz airlines are expected to be removed from the EU Air Safety List next year, President of

14:45, november 28, 2024

Central Asian countries agree to advance green development and internationally agreed goals

A three-day meeting of the 2024 SPECA Economic Forum and Governing Council concluded in Dushanbe today.

10:57, november 28, 2024

Azerbaijan successfully hosted such a large-scale event - COP29

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) was held in Azerbaijan on November 11-22, 2024.

10:49, november 28, 2024

President Emomali Rahmon departs for CSTO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan

President Emomali Rahmon departed for Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, today morning to attend a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Collective Security Council that is

10:06, november 28, 2024

UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan

The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August

09:48, november 28, 2024

A resident of St. Petersburg was detained on suspicion of legalizing 21,000 migrants

The St.

09:32, november 28, 2024

Tajik MoT: “Green light” given to freight carriers for crossing the border with China

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Tajikistan has announced that the issue regarding permits for crossing the border with China for freight trucks has been resolved.

16:52, november 27, 2024

The Russian ruble has lost 4.7 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni, over the past week

The official Exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has fallen 4.7% over the past week.

15:55, november 27, 2024

Taliban establish new office to preserve ‘jihadi values’

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on November 24 announced the creation of a new administrative office called the Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Values.

15:26, november 27, 2024

Tajikistan and the Maldives sign an agreement on exemption of visa requirements

The signing ceremony of a government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and the Maldives on mutual exemption of visa requirements was held in New York on November 26.

14:50, november 27, 2024

Biden asks Congress for US$24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs

President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than US$24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as he works to sustain support for the war amid signs of softening support among

14:29, november 27, 2024

POWER

Prime minister inaugurates new educational Institutions and social facilities in Khatlon province

During a working visit to Khatlon province, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, inaugurated around 20 facilities, most of which are in the education sector, says the press office of

14:12, november 27, 2024

Germany concerned about the treatment of Tajik migrants in Russia, says German diplomat

On November 21, Dushanbe hosted another round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Tajikistan and Germany.

10:49, november 27, 2024

Following Tarona's tragic death and a publication by Asia-Plus, Panjakent mayor orders construction of school in Buston village.

On November 25, after Asia-Plus highlighted the tragic death of a 9-year-old girl and the issue of the lack of a school in Buston village, Panjakent Mayor Abduqholiq Kholiqzoda visited the village

10:16, november 27, 2024