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EBRD allocates $6 Million for heating project to benefit over 500,000 residents of Dushanbe

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $6 million loan and grant for Tajikistan to fund the “District Heating in Dushanbe” project.

10:09, december 25, 2025

Russia’s Children’s Ombudsman responds to Tajik Ombudsman regarding murder of Qobiljon Aliyev

Maria Lvova-Belova, the Children’s Ombudsman of Russia, has responded to a letter from Tajikistan’s Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, concerning the tragic murder of the 10-year-old Tajik boy

09:46, december 25, 2025

Tajikistan tightens punishments for snow leopard hunting and capture

The Parliament of Tajikistan has introduced amendments to the country’s Criminal Code, increasing penalties for hunting and capturing snow leopards.

16:36, december 24, 2025

Tajikistan expected to set another record for low inflation

Inflation in Tajikistan for the first 11 months of 2025 stood at 2.9%, according to the country’s Agency for Statistics.

15:37, december 24, 2025

Taliban government closes Afghanistan's Consulate General in Khorog

The Taliban government has dismissed Naqibullah Dehqanzada, the Afghan Consul in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), and shut down the Afghan Consulate in the city.

15:17, december 24, 2025

Tax reform project achievements discussed in Dushanbe

On December 22, a joint meeting of the Coordination Committee on Tax Reform and the Taxpayer Advisory Council took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dushanbe, initiated by the Tax Committee of

14:57, december 24, 2025

IT parks of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan sign cooperation agreement

On the sidelines of the Central Asia + Japan Business Forum in Tokyo, the IT Park Dushanbe of Tajikistan, IT Park Uzbekistan, and Astana Hub of Kazakhstan signed a trilateral cooperation agreement.

14:42, december 24, 2025

How the VAT increase in Russia will affect prices in Tajikistan

Starting from January 1, 2026, the value added tax (VAT) rate in Russia will increase from the current 20% to 22%. The corresponding amendments were made to the Russian Tax Code.

14:16, december 24, 2025

Rescuers recover three bodies from Nurek River

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan says a tragic incident occurred in the Nurek River on the night of December 21, 2025, when a group of six people, including residents of

13:49, december 24, 2025

Tajikistan to establish a system operator for the electric power market

Tajikistan is set to establish a System Operator for its electric power market by 2027, aimed at ensuring transparency and improving the relationship between market participants.

13:13, december 24, 2025

WORLD

Russians file lawsuit against Roskomnadzor over blocking calls in WhatsApp and Telegram

A group of 42 Russian citizens filed an administrative lawsuit against Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development on December 23, 2025, demanding the lifting of restrictions on voice calls

11:12, december 24, 2025

New Year’s fairs open in Dushanbe: a price comparison with the bazaars

New Year’s food fairs have opened in several districts of Dushanbe, offering residents a variety of agricultural products at lower prices.

10:33, december 24, 2025

Uzbek national gets a jail term of three years for participating in war in Ukraine

A 38-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in the military service of a foreign state, specifically for his involvement in the Russian military

10:18, december 24, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Youth clash prevented in Dushanbe, cold weapons seized

A potential violent group altercation involving minors was prevented in Dushanbe thanks to the prompt actions of law enforcement.

10:01, december 24, 2025

Trump invites Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leaders to G20 summit in Miami

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had invited the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the G20 summit, set to take place next year in Miami, Florida.

17:09, december 23, 2025

Tajik sambo masters win 30 medals at the Asian Cup

The Tajikistan sambo masters’ (veterans) team has returned from Karaganda, Kazakhstan, where they delivered a triumphant performance at the Asian Cup in sambo, judo, and Kazakh national

16:48, december 23, 2025

Uzbekistan’s security service reports two large drug hauls

Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS) has reported the seizure of large quantities of narcotics smuggled into the country from Tajikistan, totaling nearly 110 kilograms.

15:59, december 23, 2025

“Life has become impossible.” Fewer Central Asian migrants are choosing to work in Russia

The Russian government's control over migrant labor is becoming increasingly strict.

15:18, december 23, 2025

LAW-ORDER

A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of corrupting a 13-Year-old girl

A 21-year-old resident of Dushanbe, Saymuddin Nozirov, has been arrested by the city’s police on suspicion of corrupting a minor.

14:47, december 23, 2025

WORLD

US triples payment to illegal aliens who sign up for self-deportation

Media reports say the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on December 22 that the Trump administration has tripled its stipend offer to migrants who choose to voluntarily

14:11, december 23, 2025

How Russian propaganda and xenophobic sentiments led to the death of Qobiljon Aliyev

Experts argue that the tragic killing of 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev in the Moscow region is a direct result of the toxic combination of rising nationalism, state-driven xenophobic propaganda, and a

11:28, december 23, 2025

Tajikistan strengthens aviation safety cooperation with Iran

Tajikistan's Civil Aviation Agency has praised the expertise, professionalism, and collaborative approach of the Iranian team during their recent visit to assess the country's aviation safety

10:54, december 23, 2025

Tajikistan approves export development program for 2026–2030

The government of Tajikistan has unveiled a new program aimed at boosting the country's export sector for the years 2026–2030.

10:29, december 23, 2025

Tajikistan’s jiu-jitsu team wins 40 medals at ACBJJ World Championship 2025

Tajikistan’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu team achieved one of its most significant successes in history with an outstanding performance at the ACBJJ World Championship 2025.

10:08, december 23, 2025

Russian president speaks out on murder of Qobiljon Aliyev in Moscow region, vows to punish the guilty

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family of the 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev, who was tragically killed in a school-xenophobia-related attack in the Moscow region,

09:47, december 23, 2025

Government of Tajikistan provides housing to mother of Qobiljon Aliyev

The government of Tajikistan has provided housing to Niloufar Safoyeva (previously listed as Aliyeva), the mother of the 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev, who was killed in a school xenophobic attack in

09:00, december 23, 2025

POWER

Pre-New Year food fairs open in Dushanbe

Pre-New Year food fairs have opened in the capital of Tajikistan, offering residents the chance to purchase essential products at affordable prices.

17:14, december 22, 2025

China expands soft power through education and economic engagement in Central Asia

Eurasianet reports that China is strengthening its influence in Central Asia, leveraging education, economic initiatives, and cultural diplomacy to expand its soft power in the region.

16:44, december 22, 2025

Emomali Rahmon attends informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg

An informal meeting of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in the Alexander Hall of the Winter Palace on December 22.

16:19, december 22, 2025