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Navrouz is an ancient national holiday of the Tajik people and marks the beginning of the new year according to the calendar of their ancestors. It is a time when nature and all living things awaken, and Tajikistan turns into a vast cultural arena. asiaplustj.info »
Two 12-year-old children have been removed from their parents in Dushanbe’s Sino district by court order and placed in Boarding School No. 1, the city’s Police Department reported . According to police, the children had repeatedly been taken into custody for vagrancy and begging. asiaplustj.info »
March 15 is celebrated worldwide as World Consumer Rights Day, a date intended to highlight the importance of product safety and consumers’ right to quality goods and services. In 2026, the day was marked under the theme “Safe Products, Confident Consumers. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 12,000 children aged 5–9 years and 20,000 adolescents aged 10–19 years in Tajikistan are affected by overweight or obesity, according to the new World Obesity Atlas 2026 report. The report warns that the consequences of obesity can manifest at an early age. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh law enforcement agencies are investigating a major criminal case involving forged temporary residence permits (TRPs). According to human rights advocates, the investigation could lead to the mass deportation of Russian citizens who moved to the country after the start of the war. asiaplustj.info »
Attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, as well as restrictions on the export of food products from the country, could lead to higher prices for Iranian goods in Tajikistan, local traders who import products from the Islamic Republic say. asiaplustj.info »
Reports circulating on social media about so-called “acid clouds” allegedly moving from Iran toward Central Asia are not supported by scientific data. National hydrometeorology services in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan say there is no threat to the region. asiaplustj.info »
After the onset of military actions by the US and Israel against Iran, Tajikistan has repatriated 219 of its citizens from Iran. Additionally, 115 Tajik nationals have returned via charter flights from Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). asiaplustj.info »
Thirteen citizens of Tajikistan have been evacuated from Iran through Azerbaijan amid the escalating military situation in the Middle East, according to the news agency Report . The evacuation took place through the Astara border checkpoint. asiaplustj.info »
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 in his residence during a joint U.S.-Israeli strike. Iranian authorities officially confirmed his death on the morning of March 1. A 40-day period of national mourning has been declared. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in the Rostov region have decided to prohibit foreign nationals, including migrants from Tajikistan, from working as couriers, as well as engaging in wholesale and retail trade of food, beverages, and tobacco products. The ban will be in effect from April 1 to December 31, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s investigative authorities have released 405 individuals from criminal responsibility for "liking" extremist and terrorist-related content over the past year. This was announced by the General Prosecutor of Tajikistan, Habibullo Vohidzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
A representative from the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Tajikistan has raised concerns over the exclusion of migrant children from education in Russia and the return of 9,000 Tajik schoolchildren from the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan raised customs duties on imported ceramic tiles last year, but this does not apply to products from Uzbekistan due to the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. On February 12, Khurshed Karimzoda, head of Tajikistan’s Customs Service, told reporters in Dushanbe that there are no significant issues regarding duties on ceramic tiles from Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Several popular social media platforms and news websites, including WhatsApp , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , and prominent global media outlets like Deutsche Welle , Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty , Current Time , and BBC. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed Kamchybek Tashiyev from his position as head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and removed him from his role as Deputy Prime Minister. asiaplustj.info »
As of now, there are 27,703 individuals listed as debtors by Tajikistan's Penal Enforcement Service. Of these, 11,553 were added to the "blacklist" in 2025, thus being prohibited from leaving the country, Akhtam Abdullozoda, head of the Penal Enforcement Service, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 10. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan saw a significant increase in drug seizures, with a total of 2,742 kilograms of narcotics confiscated, compared to 1,824 kilograms in 2024—almost a ton more than the previous year. asiaplustj.info »
Wander through the atmosphere of an eastern bazaar in Khujand, breathe in the dust of millennia-old history in Panjakent, follow the footsteps of Alexander the Great, and watch the sunset over a turquoise lake — in Tajikistan’s Sughd Region, all of this can fit into either a week-long journey or a short weekend escape. asiaplustj.info »
Amir Kholmatov doesn’t paint in a studio or exhibition hall. His canvases are stones, his audience is made up of random passersby, and the themes for his artwork stem from fairytales, memories, and conversations with local residents. asiaplustj.info »
Starting in April 2026, the Samara region of Russia will impose restrictions on migrant labor in several sectors. The corresponding decree was signed by the region’s governor, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, TASS reports . asiaplustj.info »
More and more people in Tajikistan are choosing to order goods directly from China rather than through offline stores. Online shopping allows customers to select products from home or the office, but delivery often raises questions about cost, tracking, and unexpected fees. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past two years, 328 families in Tajikistan have been relocated from areas prone to natural disasters to safer locations, the state-run news agency Khovar reports , citing Jamshed Kamolzoda, a representative of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS) Border Troops, in cooperation with customs authorities, have prevented an attempt to illegally transport a large consignment of medicines to Tajikistan. The incident occurred at the Farhod border customs post in the city of Bekabad. asiaplustj.info »
A family from Tajikistan has died from domestic gas poisoning in the Russian city of Samara. The incident occurred on January 7, but relatives learned of the tragedy only a day later, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported , citing a close friend of the family. asiaplustj.info »
Muhammadnido Nazarmuhammadzoda , a citizen of Tajikistan who was previously detained in Azerbaijan, has been extradited to his home country and handed over to the relevant authorities in Tajikistan under special escort. asiaplustj.info »
U. S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations and institutes, which, in his view, no longer serve the national interests of the country. asiaplustj.info »
In Dushanbe, police officers from the Shohmansour district arrested a 16-year-old minor involved in vagrancy and suspected of committing theft. The teenager was removed from his family, according to the press center of the city’s police department. asiaplustj.info »
In Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies seized about 32 kilograms of narcotics illegally imported from Tajikistan during a series of special operations. This was reported by the Telegram channel X AVFSIZLIK , which publishes information from Uzbekistan’s law enforcement agencies. asiaplustj.info »
As the Year of the Horse approaches — specifically the Red Fire Horse, as it's known in the Chinese calendar — we at the editorial office decided it was time to move beyond symbolism and meet a real horse. asiaplustj.info »
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov has captured breathtaking images of the Pamir mountain system in Tajikistan from aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The photos were shared on his personal account and the official Roscosmos Telegram channel. “These unique images show the majestic Pamir Mountains. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s energy supply situation has partially improved thanks to electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) reported. Currently, the country receives up to 2 million kWh of electricity daily from Uzbekistan, with the potential for increased volumes depending on Uzbekistan’s capacity. 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 »
Thanks to a government program focused on rehabilitation, adaptation, and education for women and children repatriated from war zones, hundreds of children in Tajikistan are now rebuilding their lives — learning to dream again about simple things: living at home, going to school, and making friends. asiaplustj.info »
Gulanor Atobek, the chairwoman of Alif Bank, skillfully manages not only a large financial institution but also her time, family, and personal interests. Her journey from a young student to a leader in the banking sector is full of bold decisions and perseverance. 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 »
Global Times reported on December 1The Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe has issued an urgent appeal for Chinese nationals and companies to evacuate areas near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border following a violent armed attack that left Chinese citizens injured. asiaplustj.info »
Three Chinese nationals were killed in an armed attack from Afghanistan into Tajikistan on the night of November 26, 2025. The victims were employees of the mining company Shohin SM operating in the border district of Shamsiddin-Shohin in Khatlon province, Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
An international expert roundtable was held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan where specialists from the CIS countries discussed the latest methods for combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The key topics of discussion were the reasons behind the increase in these diseases and potential ways to reduce their prevalence. asiaplustj.info »
FLY.TJ TOURS, the leading national tour operator, has announced the launch of direct charter flights from Dushanbe to Iran’s Kish Island, one of the most popular and rapidly developing tourist destinations in the Middle East. The inaugural flight will take place on November 27. 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 »
In the framework of Russia’s "Nelegal" (Illegal Person) Operation, which took place from June to October 2025, over 19,000 foreign nationals who were illegally residing in the country were deported and expelled. asiaplustj.info »
A man suspected of seriously injuring a fellow student 25 years ago has been arrested in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s law enforcement authorities reported . According to the investigation, the incident occurred in 2000 at the Tajik National University. asiaplustj.info »
By 2040, Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen annually for domestic use and export to neighboring Central Asian countries. With its unique natural resources, Tajikistan has the potential to become a key player in the global hydrogen energy market. asiaplustj.info »
From November 13 to 15, the Tajikistan-2025 International Universal Exhibition-Fair will be held at the Dushanbe Exhibition Complex. The event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan with the support of the government of the republic. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s privately owned air company, Somon Air, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Dushanbe and Mineralnye Vody, Russia. The first flight is scheduled for November 30, 2025, according to the airline's website. Flights will operate weekly, every Sunday. asiaplustj.info »
Although on October 19, Pakistan and the Taliban, with the mediation of Qatar and Turkey, announced a ceasefire, the negotiations in Istanbul have not yet yielded stable results. According to Tajik expert Qosim Bekmuhammad, the disagreements between the two sides remain one of the key issues for regional security in Eurasia. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in Dushanbe have arrested three men on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing a significant haul of opium in the process, according to a statement from the Dushanbe Police Directorate. The suspects have been identified as 50-year-old Qutbiddin Qurbonov from Tursunzoda, 55-year-old Olim Boboev from Panjakent, and 58-year-old Jumakhon Jourakhonov, a resident of Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Fish farming production in Tajikistan reached 96. 7 million somonis from January to September 2025, marking an 8. 9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
According to analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the first signs of a steady decline in labor migration from Tajikistan may appear within the next 10 years, with the complete cessation of labor exports predicted in 30 years. How reliable are these forecasts? asiaplustj.info »
