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Starting in 2026, Russia is implementing new policies affecting labor migrants and their employers. The changes include increased costs for work permits, employment restrictions, limited access to healthcare, and new oversight of migrant children. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes. asiaplustj.info »
On January 1, 2026, Muhsin Muhammadiyev passed away at the age of 59 after a prolonged illness. A former national team player for Tajikistan, he also represented several well-known clubs, later becoming a coach, football analyst, and one of the most influential figures in the history of Tajik football. asiaplustj.info »
The Asia-Plus Media Group sincerely congratulates all our readers on the New Year! May 2026 bring peace, kindness, and prosperity to every home. Let it be a time of new opportunities, confidence in the future, and the fulfillment of cherished wishes. asiaplustj.info »
Winter is not just a season of cold weather — it’s also a time when our bodies need extra care: strengthening immunity, restoring energy, and focusing on overall health. Tajikistan offers a wide range of winter holiday options, from therapeutic sanatorium stays to active nature excursions. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has expanded the list of public officials required to annually declare their income and assets. The new rules now apply to employees of the National Bank of Tajikistan, staff of state-owned financial institutions, and officials working abroad in Tajik embassies or government missions. asiaplustj.info »
The weather in Tajikistan will be unstable in the final days of 2024 and early 2025. According to the country’s Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet), most regions are expected to see precipitation, with mountain areas facing particularly challenging conditions due to snow, gusty winds, and avalanche threats. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has proposed new legislative measures aimed at strengthening the protection of women's and children's rights. The Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft law for public discussion, which would tighten responsibility for engaging in de facto marital relations with minors and prohibit marriages between close relatives up to the fourth degree of kinship. asiaplustj.info »
Latvia’s Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to its regulations, introducing additional security checks for Tajik citizens applying for visas or residence permits. The news was reported by the Baltijas Balss news portal, citing the ministry. asiaplustj.info »
Forestry work is a demanding and sometimes dangerous job — even more so for women. Safarbi Davlatova is the only female forester in Tajikistan, and for the past 15 years, she has been protecting the natural reserve of Dashtijum in Khatlon province. asiaplustj.info »
On December 12, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon addressed the International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, held as part of the “International Year of Peace and Trust, 2025,” according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia is increasingly dependent on the glaciers of the Pamir and Tien Shan mountains, which are rapidly melting. As a result, the region is facing rising risks of floods, mudflows, and droughts. asiaplustj.info »
Climate change poses a significant threat to the ecosystems of Tajikistan, particularly its forests. Forests cover only 3% of the country’s territory, but their role in maintaining ecological balance is crucial. asiaplustj.info »
On December 10, a joint Tajik-Chinese environmental research laboratory was officially opened in Dushanbe. Located within the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower, and Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the laboratory is designed for environmental monitoring, water and air quality analysis, and evaluating the effectiveness of natural resource use. asiaplustj.info »
On December 11, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Ashgabat for a working visit to attend the Forum of Peace and Trust. Later that evening, Emomali Rahmon held talks with Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union and Republic of Tajikistan today marked the successful completion of two newly constructed pipelines in the city of Istiqlol (formerly Taboshar), an important milestone under the EU’s long-standing commitment to improving environmental safety and addressing uranium legacy sites in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power stations generated a record 10 billion kWh of electricity by December 8, 2025, Fergana News reported on December 9, citing the press center of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, has stressed developing cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions, IRNA reported on December 3. Haghighian reportedly made the remarks during a meeting with Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir. asiaplustj.info »
A national consultation meeting held in Dushanbe on December 5 in preparation to a new United Nations and Government of Tajikistan Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2027–2030. asiaplustj.info »
More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.7 billion people—has been lifted from extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, but these hard-won gains are threatened by accelerating environmental decline and a major financing gap, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. asiaplustj.info »
Leading telecommunications operator Tcell and the innovative platform for social games and tournaments Esports Championship Services (ESCS) have announced a strategic partnership. asiaplustj.info »
A four-year program has been adopted in Tajikistan to address the challenges facing vocational education, including colleges and professional lyceums. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of Tajikistan’s electricity distribution network by organizing a financing package of up to ˆ43 million for Shabakahoi Taqsimoti Barq (STB) – the country’s state-owned power utility responsible for electricity distribution. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for the State Roudaki Prize has announced the start of accepting submissions for the 2026 awards. This is one of the most prestigious awards in Tajikistan, presented in the fields of literature, art, architecture, and journalism. The submission period will last until December 25, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
As winter approaches, concerns over potential heating and electricity shortages in Kyrgyzstan are intensifying, with neighboring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan stepping in to prevent a full-scale crisis. Eurasianet reports that the looming energy shortage is driven by critically low water levels in the Toktogul Reservoir, a key source of hydropower for Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
A new project called "QR Guide" will be launched in Dushanbe, allowing visitors and locals to access information about the city's cultural, historical, and tourist sites. The initiative, introduced by the Dushanbe city administration, will see QR code signs placed at key sites, providing detailed information in Tajik, Russian, and English. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Sherali Kabir, yesterday met with the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan. This was reported by the Embassy of Iran in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
British fintech bank Revolut has blocked account top-ups from bank cards issued in 52 countries, including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, affecting customers residing in European Union countries, according to Oninvest . asiaplustj.info »
Winter 2025–2026 in Tajikistan is expected to be warmer than usual, according to a seasonal forecast provided to Asia-Plus by the national Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet). Forecasters report that temperatures in lowland regions — including Khatlon province and districts subordinate to the center — will be 1°C–2°C above the climatic norm . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban announced on December 2 that that Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held phone talks with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin. asiaplustj.info »
At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member. Previously, Azerbaijan participated as an honorary guest. “Today is truly a historic day for our brotherly peoples. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have condemned a recent deadly attack on Tajik territory that resulted in the deaths of three Chinese nationals. According to Afghan media, the Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended condolences to the governments of China and Tajikistan, as well as to the victims’ families. asiaplustj.info »
The bilateral relations between India and Tajikistan have been growing consistently, with cooperation spanning areas such as investment and trade, human development, security, and advanced technology. asiaplustj.info »
Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC )Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) has introduced a new automated system for vehicle entry control and parking management, the airport’s press center reported. The system aims to create more comfortable conditions for passengers and drivers, while also enhancing the quality of service for visitors and tourists in the capital. asiaplustj.info »
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a joint report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women reveals that femicide remains a grave global threat, with 83,000 women and girls intentionally killed in 2024 alone. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of Eskhata Bank took part in a regional training event titled "Guidance for Working with the Women Entrepreneur Market: Developing a Strategy for Women-Led MSMEs," held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand from November 18 to 20. asiaplustj.info »
On November 25, U. S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that he had instructed his representatives to hold meetings with the leadership of Russia and Ukraine to finalize the peace agreement. asiaplustj.info »
The draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026” includes a range of tax and customs incentives for enterprises and projects in key sectors of the economy. The document outlines which entities will benefit from reduced VAT, excise, and profit tax rates, as well as those fully exempt from customs duties. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Germany are strengthening their partnership in workforce development. Tajikistan’s Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment, Ms. Soleha Kholmahmadzoda, met in Dushanbe with representatives of the German company TELC GmbH on November 20 to discuss the launch of official German language testing and the training of professionals for employment in Germany. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s communications service agency has instructed mobile service providers to improve network quality and ensure uninterrupted access to internet and cellular services, amid growing consumer complaints. asiaplustj.info »
Police in the southern Khatlon province have arrested a 38-year-old resident of Vakhsh district, Gholibshoh Burkhonov, for posing as a law enforcement officer and deceiving citizens out of money and property. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have reached a mutual agreement to support each other in managing water and energy resources, as the region faces worsening hydrological conditions. The deal was announced by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy following a trilateral meeting held on November 22 in Almaty, attended by energy and water resource ministers from all three countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Afghanistan's Taliban leadership have intensified diplomatic engagement in recent months in a cautious effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent further armed incidents along their shared 1,357-kilometer border. asiaplustj.info »
On November 24, Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met here with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. According to the Tajik Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed the current state and prospects of further expnsion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, cultural, and security spheres. asiaplustj.info »
Police in Tajikistan’s capital have removed a young boy from his mother after discovering he was deprived of basic education and forced into street vending and vagrancy. According to the Dushanbe Police Department , the child had not been enrolled in school and was regularly seen on the streets selling goods. Authorities reported that the mother, identified as U. asiaplustj.info »
According to the recently approved State Budget Law for 2026, Tajikistan will raise its official benchmark calculation index from 75.00 somonis to 78.00 somonis starting January 1, 2026. This rate is used to determine fines, taxes, duties, and state benefits. asiaplustj.info »
A geothermal heat pump system has been installed in Dushanbe at the National Academy of Sciences. This demonstration project uses the earth's stable temperature to heat buildings in winter and cool them in summer. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday November 20, Tajikistan’s Head of the Communications Service, Isfandiyor Sa’dullo, met in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, with Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hosseini, on the sidelines the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). asiaplustj.info »
On November 20, a ceremony was held in the Sughd province to inaugurate three newly renovated sections of the Dehmoy – Konibodom road: 1) Dehmoy in Jabbor-Rasoulov district – Bobojon-Ghafourov town; 2) Bobjon-Ghafourov town – Khistevarz; and 3) Kuchkak - Konibodom. The event was attended by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
A deadly brawl between groups of teenagers in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district on November 9 resulted in the death of one minor and left another seriously injured. The suspect, N. Rahmatshozoda, is accused of stabbing the victims and has been arrested. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has seen a sharp rise in prices for gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) since the beginning of November, along with an acute shortage of LPG. This was confirmed by the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government, citing its fuel market monitoring. asiaplustj.info »
