Tajkistan

Eurasian businesses attract more investments without government guarantees

International financial institutions (IFI) are increasing their financing of companies in the Eurasian region, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

17:38, october 8, 2025

Invitation to tender

KOICA Tajikistan Office is pleased to announce the tender for Supply of Materials for the Power Grid Construction Project.

17:32, october 8, 2025

Invitation to tender

KOICA Tajikistan Office is pleased to announce the tender for Power Supply Construction.

16:55, october 8, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Over 100 criminal proceedings instituted in Tajikistan last year for military draft evasion

In 2024, Tajikistan initiated 107 criminal cases for evasion of military service, resulting in the conviction of 30 young men.

16:17, october 8, 2025

Water consumption in Central Asia: a growing crisis and the need for change

Each resident of Tajikistan consumes an average of 4,460 liters of water per day, more than 3.7 times the global average.

15:38, october 8, 2025

Tajik migrants sent US$1.8 billion back home in 2024, says Russian Presidential Aide

Tajik citizens working in Russia transferred over US$1.8 billion to their home country in 2024, according to Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the President of Russia.

15:20, october 8, 2025

FAO highlights decline in hunger levels in Tajikistan

Around 8% of Tajikistan’s population is currently grappling with hunger and food insecurity.

14:52, october 8, 2025

Traffic restrictions on routes to Dushanbe from Sughd and Khatlon provinces until October 10

From October 8 to 10, traffic on roads leading from Sughd and Khatlon provinces to Dushanbe will be temporarily restricted due to high-level events and the arrival of foreign delegations in the

14:15, october 8, 2025

HPV vaccine in Tajikistan available only for girls aged 10–14 — What About Everyone Else?

Immunization against human papillomavirus (HPV) has led to a significant reduction in high-risk cancers in many countries.

13:39, october 8, 2025

Dushanbe bans e-kickbikes and e-scooters until 2030

The city of Dushanbe has introduced a five-year ban on the use of electric kickbikes, e-scooters, and other individual vehicles (unless officially registered).

10:53, october 8, 2025

Tajikistan doubles fee for name changes

Changing one's surname, first name, or patronymic in Tajikistan has become significantly more expensive following recent amendments to the country’s law “On State Duty,” signed

10:12, october 8, 2025

EBRD finances municipal upgrades in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the development of sustainable municipal infrastructure in Tajikistan by financing two projects collectively worth over

09:35, october 8, 2025

POLITICS

The return of sanctions on Iran: impact on its economy, decisions, and relations with Central Asia

Over a week has passed since the return of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on Iran.

09:00, october 8, 2025

POLITICS

CIS summit in Dushanbe: which presidents will attend?

The upcoming CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) summit, set for October 10 in Dushanbe, will see the arrival of eight heads of state from member countries.

16:49, october 7, 2025

His last message was: 'I will stay alive' – details of the death of a Tajikistan-born Russian citizen in Ukraine

The wife of a 23-year-old Islomidin Rahmatov, who died in the Russia-Ukraine war, shared details of how her husband joined the Russian army and met his tragic end.

16:05, october 7, 2025

Business standard: a new growth point for Tajikistan's economy

A well-known Tajik economist, Doctors of Sciences in Economics Sharif Rahimzoda, shares his views on prerequisites for economic growth in Tajikistan.

15:18, october 7, 2025

Tajikistan’s education system: rules that hinder progress and development

Tajikistan’s education system has been in the spotlight recently due to a series of controversial regulations that critics argue not only fail to enhance learning but may actually be harmful to

14:48, october 7, 2025

Tajik grappling triumph: Komil Boymurodov becomes a two-time European champion

The 2025 NAGA Europe Grappling Championship, one of Europe’s largest grappling tournaments, took place in Limburg, Germany, on October 4-5, bringing together some of the world’s top

14:28, october 7, 2025

German-funded central district hospital opens in Khatlon’s Temurmalik district

The newly renovated Central District Hospital in Temurmalik district, located in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan, was officially inaugurated on October 2.

11:18, october 7, 2025

EBRD to provide $12 million for water and heating system upgrades in Tajikistan

The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed agreements to implement two major infrastructure projects: “Improvement of the

10:58, october 7, 2025

Dushanbe to connect 100 new buildings to Dushanbe’s central heating system this year

This year, 100 additional buildings in Dushanbe will be connected to the city’s centralized heating system, bringing the total number of heated facilities to 3,300, according to Hamza Hakimov,

10:38, october 7, 2025

Tajikistan to merge three state-owned communications enterprises

On September 25, 2025, the Government of Tajikistan issued a decree on enterprises and institutions of the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

10:08, october 7, 2025

Traffic restrictions announced in Dushanbe ahead of high-level events

Authorities in Dushanbe will impose traffic restrictions from October 8 to 12 due to a series of high-level international events taking place in the Tajik capital.

09:47, october 7, 2025

Muhiddin Asadulloev win gold medal for Tajikistan at the World Judo Junior Championships in Peru

A 19-year-old judoka Muhiddin Asadulloev won the gold medal at the World Judo Junior Championships in the -73 kg category, defeating Japan's Ryusei Arakawa in the final.

09:00, october 7, 2025

INCIDENTS

Woman from Khatlon’s Temurmalik district arrested for beating her five-month-old baby on Camera

Police in Khatlon province have detained a woman after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her violently beating her five-month-old infant.

16:18, october 6, 2025

POLITICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin to make first state visit to Tajikistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Tajikistan on October 9 for his first-ever state visit to the country.

15:08, october 6, 2025

Over 450 migrants deported after more than 7,600 police raids in Moscow

More than 450 migrants have been deported from Russia following 7,632 police raids across Moscow, according to a report released by the city’s Main Police Directorate covering the first nine

11:23, october 6, 2025

Behruz Umarov Wins Tajikistan’s First Gold at CIS Games 2025

Tajikistan’s national team has secured its first-ever gold medal at the 3rd CIS Games, currently taking place across several cities in Azerbaijan.

10:59, october 6, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Trial begins in Tajikistan over killing of 15-year-old boy by his father

The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has opened proceedings in the case of Parviz Odinayev, who is accused of torturing and killing his 15-year-old son, according to Radio Ozodi and judicial sources.

10:31, october 6, 2025