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13:23, february 14, 2007

Week of Iranian movies opens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The fourth round of Iran''s Movie Week opened at Dom Kino (Cinema House) in Dushanbe on February 12.

11:30, february 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

New leader of DPT protests MoJ’s decision to reject his registration appeal

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has released statement, protesting a decision of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to deny his party’s application for

20:01, february 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

First group of teachers of the Russian language takes training course this year

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - 24 teachers of the Russian language with Tajik-language schools from Dushanbe, Yovon, Hissor, Rudaki and some other districts were the first to take a 18-day

19:18, february 13, 2007

POWER

President Rahmonov to head Tajik delegation at Turkmen president’s inauguration

Emomali Rahmonov will take part in a ceremony of inauguration of new Turkmen president set for February 14.

17:50, february 13, 2007

POWER

Rahmonov charges governors to improve economic results

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov today had telephone conversations with governors of Gorno Badakhshan, Khatlon and Sughd to discuss last year’s economic results and

17:07, february 13, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Young researcher faces charge of stealing cultural objects

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - A court in the Shohmansour district of Dushanbe is considering criminal proceedings instituted against a 30-year-old Aleksandr Kulyomin, junior researcher at the

16:29, february 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

IRPT names candidate for additional election in Hamadoni constituency, while Communists fail to name its candidate for financial reason

KULOB, February 13, Asia-Plus - A conference held by the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) in the Hamadoni district today named Abduqodir Hasanpour, head of the IRPT organization for Hamadoni, as its

15:27, february 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Commercial banks to double crediting this year

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Commercial banks in Tajikistan plant to have doubled crediting this year, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

14:49, february 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

10 Tajik professors of journalism not inferior to their U.S. colleagues, says lecturer with Tajik National University

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus - Ten participants of the Community Connections program “Professors of Journalism” have returned from 20 days in the United States.

14:22, february 13, 2007

POWER

Capital mayor demands targeted use of funds provided for repairs

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Issues related to passenger transport services and state of roads were discussed at a February 12 meeting of the Dushanbe mayor’s office presided over by Mayor

13:56, february 13, 2007

LAW-ORDER

One of passengers of detained car with more than 197 kilograms of drugs proves to be security officer

One of passengers of a car with some 197 kilograms of drugs that was detained in Varzob on February 11 proved to be officers of the national security service.

13:31, february 13, 2007

POWER

Rahmonov urges to rehabilitate Pamir-1 station as soon as possible

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a meeting with participation of prime minister, head of president’s office as well as a number of ministers and members

12:38, february 13, 2007

POWER

New prosecutor for Konibodom appointed

KONIBODOM, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Mutalib Sanginov has replaced Millopar Bandishoyev as prosecutor of the northern city of Konibodom.

12:02, february 13, 2007

SPORT

Tajik athlete finishes seventh in men’s –73 kg in Paris Judo Super World Cup

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajik athlete Rasoul Boqiyev has finished seventh among 45 athletes in the men’s –73 kg in the ongoing Paris Judo Super World Cup, according to Tajikistan’s

19:01, february 12, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers new bill on public associations

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a new bill on public associations at a February 12 meeting

18:33, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

IRPT fields its candidate in additional parliamentary election in Kulob constituency

KULOB, February 12, Asia-Plus -- A Kulob city organization of the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) held a conference today.

18:07, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Kulob, Syria’s Tadmor to begin sister relations

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus - On February 10, as a results of all official negotiations with participation of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov and his Syrian counterpart, President Bashar

17:46, february 12, 2007

Turkey supports construction of Chorbogh orphanage

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- A government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and Turkey on the construction of the second building of an orphanage for children with intellectual

17:13, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe NGO organizes discussion of issues to fight terrorism

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting formally titled “Partnership for Peace” was held in Dushanbe on February 10.

15:50, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Rahmonov’s meetings with Syrian Vice-President, PM focus on bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus - On February 10, President Emomali Rahmonov hold separate talks with Syria’s Vice-President Farouk Al-Shara and Prime Minister Naji al-Itri, Abdufattoh Sharipov, a

15:22, february 12, 2007

POWER

Ruling PDPT wins additional elections in Qubodiyon and Vose constituencies

Ruling Peopleâ€™s Democratic Party (PDPT) has won additional parliamentary elections in two constituencies to replace two deputies that were appointed to positions in the executive power.

13:26, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Iran’s Embassy holds reception on occasion of 28th anniversary of Islamic Revolution victory

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- On the eve of the 28th anniversary the victory of the Islamic revolution (February 11), Iran’s National Day was celebrated in a special ceremony held by Iran’s

12:13, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

First official visit of Tajik president to Egypt and Syria opens new page in relations of Tajikistan with Arab nations: Rahmonov

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- “First official visit of Tajik president to Egypt and Syria opens a new page in relations of Tajikistan with Arab and other Muslim nations, although our friendly

11:42, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president, Syrian speaker discuss parliamentary cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 9, Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov met in Damascus with Syrian Speaker of People’s Assembly Dr. Mahmoud al-Abrash.

11:19, february 12, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president, Syrian FM speak for eradication of fanaticism, extremism and Islamophobia

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- Expansion of Tajik-Syrian bilateral political relations and contacts was a major topic of a meeting of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov with Syrian Foreign

20:03, february 9, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan adopts law on production partition agreements

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus -- Tajik MPs have endorsed a bill on production partition agreements.

18:34, february 9, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Award ceremony for the winners of the competition “Currency Trader 2006” held

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - On Friday February 9, an awards ceremony was held in Dushanbe for the winners of the competition “Currency Trader 2006”.

17:11, february 9, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Armed Afghan drug trafficker detained in Farkhor

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus -- An Armed Afghan drug trafficker has been detained in the Farkhor district of Khatlon.

15:05, february 9, 2007

Exhibition of works by French air painter opens in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - An exhibition of works by French air painter Yannick Batoge will open at Bactria Cultural Center in Dushanbe Saturday, February 10.

14:20, february 9, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Dushanbe law enforcement authorities raid shops selling cell phones

Raids by the law enforcement authorities on 23 shops in Dushanbe selling cell phones led to confiscation of some 400 â€œgreyâ€ cell phones. 19 shops were closed down.

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Week of Iranian movies opens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The fourth round of Iran''s Movie Week opened at Dom Kino (Cinema House) in Dushanbe on February 12.

New leader of DPT protests MoJ’s decision to reject his registration appeal

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has released statement, protesting a decision of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to deny his party’s application for

First group of teachers of the Russian language takes training course this year

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - 24 teachers of the Russian language with Tajik-language schools from Dushanbe, Yovon, Hissor, Rudaki and some other districts were the first to take a 18-day

President Rahmonov to head Tajik delegation at Turkmen president’s inauguration

Emomali Rahmonov will take part in a ceremony of inauguration of new Turkmen president set for February 14.

Rahmonov charges governors to improve economic results

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov today had telephone conversations with governors of Gorno Badakhshan, Khatlon and Sughd to discuss last year’s economic results and

Young researcher faces charge of stealing cultural objects

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - A court in the Shohmansour district of Dushanbe is considering criminal proceedings instituted against a 30-year-old Aleksandr Kulyomin, junior researcher at the

IRPT names candidate for additional election in Hamadoni constituency, while Communists fail to name its candidate for financial reason

KULOB, February 13, Asia-Plus - A conference held by the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) in the Hamadoni district today named Abduqodir Hasanpour, head of the IRPT organization for Hamadoni, as its

Commercial banks to double crediting this year

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Commercial banks in Tajikistan plant to have doubled crediting this year, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

10 Tajik professors of journalism not inferior to their U.S. colleagues, says lecturer with Tajik National University

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus - Ten participants of the Community Connections program “Professors of Journalism” have returned from 20 days in the United States.

Capital mayor demands targeted use of funds provided for repairs

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Issues related to passenger transport services and state of roads were discussed at a February 12 meeting of the Dushanbe mayor’s office presided over by Mayor

One of passengers of detained car with more than 197 kilograms of drugs proves to be security officer

One of passengers of a car with some 197 kilograms of drugs that was detained in Varzob on February 11 proved to be officers of the national security service.

Rahmonov urges to rehabilitate Pamir-1 station as soon as possible

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a meeting with participation of prime minister, head of president’s office as well as a number of ministers and members

New prosecutor for Konibodom appointed

KONIBODOM, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Mutalib Sanginov has replaced Millopar Bandishoyev as prosecutor of the northern city of Konibodom.

Tajik athlete finishes seventh in men’s –73 kg in Paris Judo Super World Cup

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajik athlete Rasoul Boqiyev has finished seventh among 45 athletes in the men’s –73 kg in the ongoing Paris Judo Super World Cup, according to Tajikistan’s

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers new bill on public associations

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a new bill on public associations at a February 12 meeting

IRPT fields its candidate in additional parliamentary election in Kulob constituency

KULOB, February 12, Asia-Plus -- A Kulob city organization of the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) held a conference today.

Tajikistan’s Kulob, Syria’s Tadmor to begin sister relations

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus - On February 10, as a results of all official negotiations with participation of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov and his Syrian counterpart, President Bashar

Turkey supports construction of Chorbogh orphanage

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- A government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and Turkey on the construction of the second building of an orphanage for children with intellectual

Dushanbe NGO organizes discussion of issues to fight terrorism

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting formally titled “Partnership for Peace” was held in Dushanbe on February 10.

Rahmonov’s meetings with Syrian Vice-President, PM focus on bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus - On February 10, President Emomali Rahmonov hold separate talks with Syria’s Vice-President Farouk Al-Shara and Prime Minister Naji al-Itri, Abdufattoh Sharipov, a

Ruling PDPT wins additional elections in Qubodiyon and Vose constituencies

Ruling Peopleâ€™s Democratic Party (PDPT) has won additional parliamentary elections in two constituencies to replace two deputies that were appointed to positions in the executive power.

Iran’s Embassy holds reception on occasion of 28th anniversary of Islamic Revolution victory

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- On the eve of the 28th anniversary the victory of the Islamic revolution (February 11), Iran’s National Day was celebrated in a special ceremony held by Iran’s

First official visit of Tajik president to Egypt and Syria opens new page in relations of Tajikistan with Arab nations: Rahmonov

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- “First official visit of Tajik president to Egypt and Syria opens a new page in relations of Tajikistan with Arab and other Muslim nations, although our friendly

Tajik president, Syrian speaker discuss parliamentary cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 9, Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov met in Damascus with Syrian Speaker of People’s Assembly Dr. Mahmoud al-Abrash.

Tajik president, Syrian FM speak for eradication of fanaticism, extremism and Islamophobia

DUSHANBE, February 12, Asia-Plus -- Expansion of Tajik-Syrian bilateral political relations and contacts was a major topic of a meeting of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov with Syrian Foreign

Tajikistan adopts law on production partition agreements

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus -- Tajik MPs have endorsed a bill on production partition agreements.

Award ceremony for the winners of the competition “Currency Trader 2006” held

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - On Friday February 9, an awards ceremony was held in Dushanbe for the winners of the competition “Currency Trader 2006”.

Armed Afghan drug trafficker detained in Farkhor

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus -- An Armed Afghan drug trafficker has been detained in the Farkhor district of Khatlon.

Exhibition of works by French air painter opens in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - An exhibition of works by French air painter Yannick Batoge will open at Bactria Cultural Center in Dushanbe Saturday, February 10.

Dushanbe law enforcement authorities raid shops selling cell phones

Raids by the law enforcement authorities on 23 shops in Dushanbe selling cell phones led to confiscation of some 400 â€œgreyâ€ cell phones. 19 shops were closed down.

Raids by the law enforcement authorities on 23 shops in Dushanbe selling cell phones led to confiscation of some 400 â€œgreyâ€ cell phones. 19 shops were closed down.