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Internet fraud is becoming increasingly widespread in Tajikistan, and more and more people, particularly labor migrants, are falling victim to it. Scammers use fake job ads and make false promises to deceive and steal from people. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for Tourism Development under the Government of Tajikistan, in collaboration with relevant authorities, has launched a hotline to support foreign tourists and travel companies. asiaplustj.info »
The leadership of Tajikistan annually addresses relevant departments and organizations about the inaccessibility of affordable loans for entrepreneurs, instructing them to solve this problem. In his latest address to the parliament, President Emomali Rahmon once again emphasized the need to take measures to reduce interest rates on loans while increasing the volume of loans provided. asiaplustj.info »
European Union politicians said they are continuing their push into possible support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) after the US government moved to cut the Prague-based broadcaster's funding amid concerns its closure would be a blow to pro-democracy media. asiaplustj.info »
“The rapidly changing world today needs more Win-Win cooperation of equal partners that benefit from their mutual work. I believe that during my visit of Tajikistan, we were able to lay firm grounds for such a cooperation between this remarkable country and the European Union,” says an op-ed b asiaplustj.info »
A total of 133 million somonis has been allocated for the implementation of the comprehensive state program for the development of animal husbandry, poultry farming, fish farming, and beekeeping in Tajikistan for the years 2023-2027. asiaplustj.info »
On March 14, President Emomali Rahmon received the European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela. The Tajik president’s official website says the parties discussed the state and prospects of relations between Tajikistan and the European Union, as well as current regional issues. asiaplustj.info »
As part of the Safe Migration of Seasonal Workers from Central Asia to the United Kingdom project, supported by the UK’s Department for International Development, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has developed a free online financial literacy course specifically designed for labor migrants. asiaplustj.info »
The Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan has once again invited Tajik citizens to work in Qatar. In 2025, migrants can be employed in the following sectors: animal husbandry, hospitality, and trade. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of March, Khabarovsk Airlines has updated its rules for transporting children with foreign citizenship, Komsomolskaya Pravda – Khabarovsk reports . Now, parents of children aged 2 to 12 years who are not citizens of Russia will not be able to take advantage of discounts on airline tickets and will have to pay the full price, the same as for adult passengers. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) will soon review a bill proposed by MP Mikhail Matveyev, which may limit access to preferential housing for large families only to those migrants who have lived in Russia for more than 10 years. As Matveyev explained in an interview with Ura. asiaplustj.info »
State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) member Sergey Mironov considers the unchecked functioning of MMA clubs to be a threat to the country's national security, RIA Novosti news agency reports . asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the swift adoption of an updated concept of migration policy. According to him, this needs to be done within the current year. Interfax says he made this statement at the annual expanded meeting of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations will establish a regional center dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet Chairman, Adylbek Kasymaliyev, has confirmed his country’s readiness to act as an effective intermediary for the supply of Tajikistan’s products to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) market. asiaplustj.info »
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is moving towards the creation of a unified data exchange system between civil registry offices (ZAGS), the official website of the CIS Executive Committee reports . asiaplustj.info »
A new award for young researchers in Dushanbe, established by the city mayor, aims to recognize and support emerging talents in exact sciences, literature, journalism, arts, architecture, engineering, technology, innovation, and inventions. asiaplustj.info »
Firdavs Hayotzoda, the newly appointed Main Military Prosecutor of Tajikistan, has emphasized the need to prevent illegal methods of conscription. Faridoun Mahmadalizoda, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, says Hayotzoda made this statement on March 3 during a meeting on preparations for the spring conscription. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the electricity supply schedule for residential customers in the rural areas of Tajikistan has been changed. Now, residential customers are to receive electricity for 8 hours a day: in the morning from 3:30 to 7:30 and in the evening from 17:00 to 21:30. asiaplustj.info »
In recent days, construction workers have started fencing off the iconic Rohat teahouse in Dushanbe. A photo showing workers putting up barriers quickly spread across social media, sparking public concern. asiaplustj.info »
The preparation for the signing of the Agreement on the demarcation of the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is in its final stages. Kaktus.media says Kamchybek Tashiyev, the head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB), of Kyrgyzstan, stated this during the ceremony for the start of construction of a new stadium in Batken on February 26. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday February 24, the European Council appointed Mr. Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. Press release issued by the EU Council says he will take up his duties on 1 March 2025 with an initial mandate of 2 years, succeeding Terhi Hakala. asiaplustj.info »
This year, Shuroi Ulamo (Council of Ulema – Tajikistan’s highest Islamic institution) has set the contribution for zakat for Muslims having annual income of no less than 36,000 somonis (TJS) at TJS900. asiaplustj.info »
The marketplace Wildberries will open its first pickup points in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on March 21 – coinciding with the Navrouz holiday. This was reported to Asia-Plus by an informed source. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues supporting the development of Tajikistan’s private sector, including clients of the country’s partner financial institutions. asiaplustj.info »
A court in the northern city of Isfara has fined the Deputy Mayor of Isfara, Muhammad Muhiddinzoda, 24,000 somonis for illegally selling land, but he continues to hold his position, Olim Mahmoudzoda, an official within the Office of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption for Sughd Province, told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has signed a new version of the law "On Guarantees for the Protection of Bank Deposits," Spot.uz reports . asiaplustj.info »
Russia should tighten control over the behavior of labor migrants but not introduce a visa regime against them. This was stated by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a government hour in the State Duma, TASS reported on February 18. asiaplustj.info »
U. S. President Donald Trump, immediately after taking office, signed an order to suspend foreign aid from the U. S. government for 90 days. This particularly affected USAID, which came under aggressive attacks from Trump and his administration. asiaplustj.info »
Following years of no communication, Russian and American delegations held a meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh yesterday. The sides reportedly discussed rebuilding relations, preparations for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as well as prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan is in negotiations to attract funding for the implementation of the Roghun project, the Minister of Finance, Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 14. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Rustam Mirzozoda, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, on February 13 revealed the names of the assailant who attacked the country’s grand mufti, Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, and his two accomplices. asiaplustj.info »
A total of 152 candidates are running for seats in Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) through the single-mandate constituencies, with 65 of them registering as self-propelled candidates. asiaplustj.info »
As of January 1, 2025, the total debt for electricity consumption in Tajikistan—accumulated by households, industrial enterprises, and government institutions—owed to OJSC Distribution Electric Networks has reached 4. asiaplustj.info »
Since President Donald Trump announced the freeze of U.S. foreign aid, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been in turmoil: its website is inaccessible, its X account has been suspended, the agency's headquarters was closed and employees told to stay home. asiaplustj.info »
The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of Tajikistan (CCER) has registered 68 candidates from 6 political parties of the country for 22 seats elected by a party-list system. asiaplustj.info »
A delegation from the Saudi Development Fund (SFD), led by Mohammed Almasoud, a Director of the SFD Central Asia Operations, has arrived in Dushanbe on an official visit. asiaplustj.info »
A major oil refinery, built in 2018 within the Danghara Free Economic Zone (FEZ Danghara), began operating in test mode at the end of last year, Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade, told reporters in Dushanbe on February11. asiaplustj.info »
In response to the growing demand for labor, the SC Korean Vocational Training Center is launching educational courses to help Tajik citizens build successful careers in South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is making remarkable strides in transforming its health system to ensure essential healthcare services are accessible to all citizens without causing financial hardship. asiaplustj.info »
Members of the Mazhilis (Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament) have proposed amendments to the country’s Criminal Code introducing sanctions for bride kidnapping. The amendments are expected to be adopted soon, Fergana news agency reports , citing MP Murat Abenov. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the government of Tajikistan plans to allocate approximately 4. 156 billion somonis (US$380 million) from the state budget for public debt repayment. These funds are categorized under the budget section “Other Expenses,” which includes expenditures not classified under other categories. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Tehran and Dushanbe have reached a bilateral agreement to waive visa requirements for air travelers. Tehran Times , citing Iran’s Embassy in Dushanbe, reported on January 28 that they have reached an agreement between the two capital cities. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, stated on January 29 that it is premature to discuss the timeline for constructing a metro system in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
US media reports say US President Donald Trump on January 28 signed an executive order aimed at the transgender community, this time prohibiting gender transitions for people under the age of 19. asiaplustj.info »
A ceremony to present an international accreditation certificate confirming the high compliance of the Regional Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Safety Center with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards took place at IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria on January 23. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says President Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram and held a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko regarding his reelection for a new presidential term. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday January 23, President Emomali Rahmon proposed to the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament) the dismissal of Yusuf Rahmon as Prosecutor General of Tajikistan and the appointment of Habibullo Vohidzoda to the position. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say US President Donald Trump on January 20 signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals. asiaplustj.info »
By government’s decision Nouriddin Sayyed has been relieved of his post of Chairman of the Committee for TV and Radio Broadcasting, an official source within the Committee for TV and Radio Broadcasting told Asia-Plus in an interview Tuesday afternoon. asiaplustj.info »
