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14:39, may 8, 2025

BVMW opens its representative office in Dushanbe

On May 7, the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses of Germany (BVMW) opened a representative office in Dushanbe, as part of the Tajik-German Business Forum, an official source

11:31, may 8, 2025

Tajikistan’s financial regulator explains reasons behind the dollar's decline against the somoni

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) attributes the change in the exchange rate of the Tajik national currency, the somoni, against the U.S. dollar to a combination of external and internal factors.

10:56, may 8, 2025

‘We are proud of our ancestors’ heroism — each of them forged the Victory,’ says president

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today morning visited Dushanbe’s Victory Park, where he delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of remembering the heroic deeds of ancestors and

10:33, may 8, 2025

Migrants badly beaten by police in Moscow cafe as crackdown on Central Asians intensifies

Staff and customers at a Moscow cafe that employs Central Asians say they were badly beaten by police during a raid, part of what they say is an intensifying campaign against migrants from the

10:11, may 8, 2025

Former mayor of Konibodom gets a jail term of 12 years for bribery and fraud

Abdusalom Tukhtasunzoda, the former mayor of Konibodom, has been found guilty of “accepting a bribe” and “fraud” and sentenced to 12 years in prison by the city court.

09:46, may 8, 2025

"Immortal Regiment" march not planned in Dushanbe, says representative of the Dushanbe City Hall

Dushanbe City Hall has not confirmed the holding of the "Immortal Regiment" march in the city on May 9.

09:14, may 8, 2025

GPW 1941-1945 veterans in Central Asia: How many remain and what benefits they will receive

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, countries across Central Asia are providing special payments to surviving war veterans.

16:30, may 7, 2025

Roghun hydropower plant to be more powerful than previously planned

The installed capacity of the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) is now expected to reach 3,780 megawatts (MW)—180 MW more than earlier projections, according to Open Joint-Stock

15:58, may 7, 2025

Firefighter dismissed due to excess weight appeals to president — Summoned by Dushanbe Police Directorate

A video appeal from a former employee of Tajikistan's internal affairs agencies has been circulating on social media for several days.

15:24, may 7, 2025

How Tajikistan can become a global AI hub and break stereotypes about its technological future

The founder of zypl.

11:54, may 7, 2025

Up to half a billion dollars: What did Tajikistan and Iran agree on at the Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Shiraz?

Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and

11:47, may 7, 2025

Iran ready to meet Tajikistan’s industrial needs, says Iranian minister of industry, mine and trade

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak expressed his country’s readiness to meet industrial demands of Tajikistan in the fields of chemical and food industries,

10:44, may 7, 2025

Heroes among us: Where do Tajikistan’s veterans of GPW 1941-1945 live?

As of April 18, 2025, only 17 veterans of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (GPW 1941-1945) remain alive in Tajikistan.

10:24, may 7, 2025

Relatives of men convicted in the murder of a young man in Konibodom plan to appeal the court verdict

The families of Behzodjon Kholzoda and Muslihiddin Fakhruddinov, residents of the Mastchoh district who were sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of their colleague Amrullo Boymirzoyev,

09:31, may 7, 2025

Japan’s Government allocates about US$600,000 for cultural preservation project in Tajikistan

On May 6, 2025, Ms. Keiko Furuta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan, and Mrs.

09:17, may 7, 2025

A military parade and the Immortal Regiment march to be held in Dushanbe to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in GPW 1941-1945

Festive events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (GPW 1941-1945) will take place in Dushanbe and other regions of Tajikistan on May 6 and 9.

09:13, may 7, 2025

The "IMOD" plant in Tajikistan has launched its first hot-dip galvanizing workshop

For the first time in Tajikistan, a specialized workshop for hot-dip galvanizing metal has started operating. The workshop is located at the "IMOD" plant.

16:17, may 6, 2025

How сan water conservation and profit go hand in hand in Tajikistan?

This question was answered by Tajik scientists, led by Professor Yarash Pulatov from the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower, and Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.

15:08, may 6, 2025

How do fines in Tajikistan relate to citizens' actual incomes?

Many residents of Tajikistan have expressed concerns over the high level of administrative fines, especially when compared to salaries and other countries in Central Asia.

12:54, may 6, 2025

Automation, digitalization, and new partnerships: Innovation Forum held in Dushanbe

Organized by the Sharikoni Milli Business Club, a large-scale Innovation Forum has taken place in Dushanbe. The event focused on the automation and digitalization of business processes.

12:37, may 6, 2025

A Startup from Tajikistan ranked in the Top three at the Central Asian Startup Cup

The Central Asian Startup Cup took place in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, on April 24-25.

11:59, may 6, 2025

Somon Air in partnership with Antares LLC (fly.tj) launches direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh

Tajikistan’s privately-owned airline, Somon Air, in partnership with Antares LLC (fly.tj), announces the launch of a direct flight to the popular Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh.

11:33, may 6, 2025

By president’s order Tajik war veterans will receive 50,000 somonis each on the occasion of Victory Day

Veterans of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945(GPW 1941-1945) in Tajikistan will receive a one-time payment of 50,000 somonis ($4,810) on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory.

11:06, may 6, 2025

The parents of journalist Rukhshona Hakimova ask President to help secure their daughter's release

The parents of Rukhshona Hakimova, a Tajik journalist who was sentenced to 8 years in prison in February this year on charges of “treason,” sent a letter to the President of Tajikistan,

10:42, may 6, 2025

Dushanbe and Tehran vow to boost economic cooperation

Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and

10:14, may 6, 2025

Iranian official proposes to launch an air route connecting Dushanbe and Shiraz

Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and

09:25, may 6, 2025

ADB support for food security to reach US$40 billion by 2030

On May 4, 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced plans to expand its support to long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by US$26 billion, bringing its total funding

16:42, may 5, 2025

President orders more potatoes to be planted in Rasht and Tojikobod districts

President Emomali Rahmon had phone talks with the heads of two districts to learn how the reconstruction of homes and infrastructure damaged by the earthquake is progressing.

16:14, may 5, 2025

What consequences do Tajik citizens face for traveling to and working in occupied regions of Ukraine?

Some Tajik labor migrants, following Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories, have been traveling to these regions in hopes of earning more money.

15:16, may 5, 2025

A powerful dust storm expected to hit Tajikistan in the coming days

From May 8 to 10, a strong dust storm is expected to sweep across Tajikistan, the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet) says.