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Freedom House lists Tajikistan among the countries with the lowest “democracy scores”

Freedom House’s latest edition of Nations in Transit , which was released on April 11, says democratic governance declined for the 20th consecutive year in the 29 countries stretching from

11:21, april 12, 2024

Russia suspends sugar exports for six months; will this affect Tajikistan?

The Russian government has announced that it intends to extend its ban on the export of grain and sugar to fellow members of a trading bloc until the end of August in a move that has sparked fear of

10:33, april 12, 2024

INCIDENTS

Eight killed in three traffic accidents on April 9 and 10

Six people were killed on April 9 as two cars collided in Bobojon-Ghafourov district, Sughd province.

09:53, april 12, 2024

Taliban reportedly detain two Tajiks recruited by IS-K and who planned to go to Pakistan for training

Taliban-inked media outlet Al-Mersaad has released interviews of two Tajik nationals who are apparently being held in a Taliban prison.

16:51, april 11, 2024

EU, Tajikistan hold 3rd round of negotiations on the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

The European Union (EU) and Tajikistan held the third round of negotiations of a new comprehensive framework for strengthening their bilateral relations in Dushanbe on April 8 and 9.

16:26, april 11, 2024

Tajikistan’s economy expected to grow 6.5% in 2024 and 2025, says ADB report

Tajikistan’s economic growth is projected to decelerate slightly in 2024 and 2025 due to weaker remittances, fiscal space constraints, and subdued global demand for Tajikistan’s major

16:05, april 11, 2024

WORLD

US president warns that Iran may be planning to launch missile strike on Israel

Western media outlets report that the US President Joe Biden and allied officials fear ‘significant’ strike within days in retaliation for Israeli bombing of consular building in Damascus.

15:34, april 11, 2024

AKDN representative, newly appointed Indian ambassador discuss prospects of cooperation

Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Tajikistan on April 9, 20024 met (courtesy call) here with Mr.

15:18, april 11, 2024

POWER

President concerned over closure of a large number of industrial enterprises in northern Tajikistan

During a working visit to the northern province of Sughd, President Emomali Rahmon has been seriously concern over the closure of a large number of industrial enterprises in the area.

14:25, april 11, 2024

Foreign nationals obligated to submit biometric data for the purchase of the Russian SIM card

Foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation no can purchase SIM cards of Russian mobile operators only after being registered with the portal of Public Services with use of biometric data and

11:07, april 11, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Imam-khatibs in Uzbekistan asked to hand over their passports for foreign travels

Imam-khatibs (imam-khatib is the leader of a local Islamic community, particularly as practiced among Sunni Muslims) and their deputies have been asked to surrender their passports for foreign

10:22, april 11, 2024

Locust infestations are a serious problem for agricultural production in Tajikistan

Locust infestations, aggravated by climate change and environmental factors, are a serious problem for agricultural production in Tajikistan, threatening food security and economic stability.

10:00, april 11, 2024

Tajik national arrested in Rome at request of the Interior Ministry of Tajikistan

Tajik national Ilhom Sairahmonzoda, a native of Roudaki district, has been arrested in Rome on suspicion of connection with terrorist activities at the request of the Interior Ministry of Tajikistan,

09:25, april 11, 2024

Eight Russian companies ready to employ Tajik migrants who lost their jobs

Russian companies are ready to employ Tajik migrants who have lost their jobs in Russia as well as those staying in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the

16:13, april 9, 2024

The EU and its partners raise awareness of the local population on HIV prevention in Shahrinav

Training on HIV prevention and building tolerance towards individuals living with HIV was conducted at Mirzo Tursunzoda Rural Health Center, Shahrinav District with the participation of 25 health

16:03, april 9, 2024

Iran's diplomatic mission in Tajikistan commemorates World Quds Day

The Iranian diplomatic missions across the world have commemorated World Quds Day.

15:47, april 9, 2024

WORLD

Bill on termination of the acquired Russian citizenship for violating oath drafted

A bill on termination of the acquired Russian citizenship, i.e.

15:04, april 9, 2024

POWER

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Tajikistanis on Eid al-Fitr

On Tuesday April 9, President Emomali Rahmon congratulated Tajikistanis on Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated in Tajikistan this year on April 10.

11:13, april 9, 2024

Islamic finance still at an early stage of development in Central Asia

Islamic Banking is growing from a small base in Central Asian countries with financings of about $500 million as of September 30, 2023, S&P Global Ratings said in its report “Islamic

10:15, april 9, 2024

POWER

President pays a three-day working visit to Sughd province

Today, President Emomali Rahmon began a three-day working visit to the northern province of Sughd.

09:40, april 9, 2024

Tajik minister claims that Tajikistanis’ incomes rose 113 times compared to 2000

During the period from 2000 to 2023, the country's economic development was annually ensured, on average, at the level of 7.

08:53, april 9, 2024

Italian police arrest Tajik man suspected of belonging to Islamic State terror group

Italian police on April 8 arrested a man from Tajikistan wanted for terrorism-related crimes and suspected of being an active member of the Islamic State (IS) terror group, a police statement said,

08:18, april 9, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Tajik opposition activist arrested in Lithuania

The 40-year-old Sulaimon Davlatov, a former member of group 24 and the Congress of Constructive Forces opposition movements, was detained in Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, on April 7, Radio

07:44, april 9, 2024

Fee before submitting the Turkish visa application for Tajik nationals ranges from US$60.00 to US$190.00

Turkiye’s Embassy in Dushanbe says a fee before submitting the Turkish visa application ranges from US$60 to US$190.00. “A single-entry visa costs US$60.

17:05, april 8, 2024

INCIDENTS

The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue puts Tajikistan in a difficult choice

Tajikistanis are losing Russia as a country that has been a place of work for many of them for many years.

16:30, april 8, 2024

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan agree to develop a unified pricing policy for cargo transportation and logistics

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan will develop a unified pricing policy for cargo transportation and logistics, says the press center of the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan (MoT).

15:50, april 8, 2024

IS-K can pose threat to Tajikistan, says Tajik expert

Dr.

11:56, april 8, 2024

Another Tajik national arrested over the Crocus City Hall concert venue attack

A Moscow court ordered the arrest of a Tajik man in connection with the March 22 terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall, bringing the total number of people detained in the investigation to 11.

11:30, april 8, 2024

Tajik authorities reject Russian official's comment about mercenary recruitment in Tajikistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has rejected a statement by Nikolai Patrushev, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council that Ukraine has allegedly recruited mercenaries in

10:54, april 8, 2024