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16:30, october 23, 2024

Tajikistan to strengthen social protection of the population

Adopted in November 2022, the “Strategy for Development for Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan” for the period of up outlines how the Tajik authorities plan to strengthen

14:47, october 23, 2024

Journalists in Central Asia seek new approaches how to talk about the Taliban

CABAR.asia expert Inga Sikorskaia offers recommendations to journalists on what terminology to use when reporting on the Taliban and other radical movements.

13:41, october 23, 2024

What Causes Death in Tajikistan?

Uzbekistan ranks first in Central Asia for the number of deaths caused by air pollution, followed by Tajikistan.

11:04, october 23, 2024

French Film Festival to be held in Tajikistan next week

The French Film Festival, organized by the French Embassy in Dushanbe, will take place in Dushanbe from October 28 to November 1.

16:20, october 22, 2024

Tajikistan expected to launch production of AI-powered drones

Tajikistan is set to launch the production of AI-powered drones, marking a significant development in the country's high-tech sector, particularly in civil and defense technologies.

14:10, october 22, 2024

Ministry of education of Tajikistan explains why school vacations are shortened

The dates for school vacations in Tajikistan have been changed: now, Tajik students will have only 7 days off during the autumn and winter vacations, while the spring vacation will last just 5 days,

13:59, october 22, 2024

Asia-Plus launches a Telegram bot to check if your name is on the Russian Interior Ministry’s ‘list of controlled persons’

Asia-Plus has launched a Telegram bot to check if your name is on the Russian Interior Ministry’s “list of controlled persons.

11:12, october 22, 2024

A well-off family from Khujand involved in begging

Officers from the Interior Ministry’s Office in Sughd province have detained a family that regularly begged near the "Amid" shopping center in Khujand.

10:55, october 22, 2024

GHI 2024: Tajikistan is now the only country in Central Asia where hunger is a cause of concern

The Global Hunger Index 2024 (GHI 2024) shows that Tajikistan is now the only country in Central Asia where hunger is a cause for concern.

14:33, october 21, 2024

‘I served the people as much as I could.’ The last interview of Shodi Shabdolov

Shodi Shabdolov led the Communist Party of Tajikistan for nearly 25 years and was elected to the country's parliament four times.

11:28, october 21, 2024

Payk editor-in-chef’s case classified as ‘secret’

Ahmad Ibrohim, founder and editor-in-chief of Payk weekly, the only independent newspaper in Khatlon province, has been in custody since August 12 of this year, accused of bribing a National

11:06, october 21, 2024

Record-breaking cake made by pastry chefs from Tajikistan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan

A team of 15 pastry chefs representing the World Federation of Restaurant Sports (WFRS) from Tajikistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan have set a new world record in Dushanbe by creating a 200 kg cake,

10:31, october 21, 2024

Dushanbe hosts the travel hub international forum last week

The Travel Hub “Sodruzhestvo" (Commonwealth) International Forum took place in Dushanbe on October 19.

09:43, october 21, 2024

Leader of Group 24 sentenced to 30 years in prison

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on October 17 that a court in Dushanbe has sentenced the leader of the opposition movement, Group 24, Suhrob Zafar,

15:31, october 18, 2024

The police, in an attempt to fight immorality, are violating women's rights

Recently, law enforcement reports in Tajikistan have frequently highlighted the detention of girls and women for “immoral behavior,” with their faces often displayed as preview images in

10:30, october 18, 2024

How much fuel is stored in Tajikistan to heat schools in winter?

As of October 8, 44,570 tons of coal, 39,960 cubic meters of firewood, and 19,600 liters of diesel fuel have been stocked in Tajikistan's educational institutions for the winter period, according

16:31, october 17, 2024

Dushanbe to host the travel hub international forum this week

The Travel Hub “Sodruzhestvo" (Commonwealth) International Forum will take place in Dushanbe from October 19-20.

16:03, october 17, 2024

Emergencies Committee warns of the high risks of mudslides in mountain regions

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has issued a warning about a high risk of mudslides in mountainous regions.

14:20, october 17, 2024

Higher-quality treatment and lower prices draw Tajik medical tourists to neighboring Uzbekistan

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reports that there are many hospitals in Tajikistan offering cataract surgery but Tajiks, especially residents of the northern province of Sughd, prefer to go

10:57, october 17, 2024

Last year, 44,000 school students stopped their education after 9th grade, representing a quarter of all graduates

In 2023, out of 170,000 students who completed the 9th grade, 114,000 continued to the 10th grade, 12,000 enrolled in vocational schools and colleges, while the remaining 44,000 chose not to continue

15:38, october 16, 2024

Migrant workers are facing increasing restrictions in Russia as several regions introduce new bans on employment in key economic sectors.

This week saw a series of announcements from Russian regional authorities implementing prohibitions on hiring foreign workers in various industries.

10:56, october 16, 2024

‘I feel sorry for the mothers of misguided youth,’ says Tajikistan’s grand mufti

The Council of Ulema (Tajikistan's highest Islamic institution) has decided to hold weekly live broadcasts on its YouTube channel, where religious leaders answer questions from citizens on

16:52, october 15, 2024

The Toji Somon national film award ceremony takes place in Dushanbe

The second Toji Somon award ceremony, dedicated to Tajik Cinema Day (October 16), is being held in Dushanbe from October 15-19. This year's theme for the ceremony is “Honoring True Art.

15:35, october 15, 2024

Russian minister of labor proposes banning migrants’ free entry into the country

Russia may ban migrants from freely entering the country and suggest use of a more "civilized model" for attracting foreign workers, Anton Kotyakov, the Minister of Labor and Social

15:10, october 15, 2024

How much do dust and sand storms cost Tajikistan?

The frequency and intensity of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan have multiplied, but economic assessments of their impact remain limited, and in some cases, entirely absent.

13:34, october 15, 2024

President Emomali Rahmon inaugurates new bridge and enhances infrastructure in GBAO’s Roshtqala district

His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, on October 12 received a detailed report on the progress of the

14:34, october 14, 2024

Russia’s labor market needs twice as many migrants, but authorities are trying to hinder their influx

In recent months, the anti-migrant rhetoric of the Russian authorities has reached a new level.

11:15, october 14, 2024

255 Tajik schools are reportedly located in disaster-prone areas

In mid-September this year, representatives from Central Asian countries met in Almaty, Kazakhstan to discuss strategies for improving school safety and resilience to natural disasters and climate

10:54, october 10, 2024

Increase in diabetes cases in Tajikistan due to COVID-19

Tajikistan currently has nearly 65,000 people suffering from diabetes, with around 800 deaths attributed to the disease in 2023 alone.

09:22, october 10, 2024

Instead of Hajj: Residents of Shahriston district prefer to build roads and school canteens

In the Shahriston district of the Sughd province, residents of the villages of Sughdiyon and Obodi have used funds initially saved for performing Hajj to asphalt nearly 4 kilometers of a rural road