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In recent weeks, the Russian ruble has experienced a significant depreciation against both the Tajik national currency, the somoni, and major global reserve currencies. The official exchange rate, set daily by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), fell by almost 5. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has sentenced Uzbek national Ahmadjon Kurbanov to life imprisonment for the murder of Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops. The crime was committed in December 2024. asiaplustj.info »
A National Theater has been officially established in the capital of Tajikistan by presidential decree. The newly created institution will operate under the authority of President’s Executive Office. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has denied claims circulating on social media about loans allegedly offered by the bank at an interest rate of 1%. In an official statement, the financial regulator clarified that this information is false. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has taken a major step toward sustainable water management with the inaugural meeting of its newly established National Water Council, held in Dushanbe on December 10. asiaplustj.info »
In November 2025, Tajikistan’s Narodnaya Gazeta celebrates its 100th anniversary. Over the past century, it has evolved from a revolutionary party organ to the official government newspaper, maintaining its relevance in the country's media landscape. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan marks National Flag Day today with patriotic fervor and public celebrations in the capital, commemorating a symbol that has come to represent unity, heritage, and national identity since its official adoption in 1992. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced its first artificial intelligence tool specializing in local legislation. The AI legal assistant, named Moni, is a free public resource designed to help users better understand the country’s laws and regulations — from taxation to land rights. asiaplustj.info »
Abdumutalib Ayubov, a native of Tajikistan, was killed in combat just one week after being conscripted into Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to local sources, Ayubov, who had lived in Russia for several years and was previously sentenced after being involved in a fatal car accident, was recruited to fight for Russia shortly before his death. He was 27 years old. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is moving forward with the creation of a national 5G consortium aimed at accelerating the rollout of 5G technology across the country. The initiative will involve the government’s Communication Service and mobile operators, working together to coordinate the implementation, standardize protocols, and speed up the nation’s digital transformation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is preparing to participate in one of the key sporting events of the year: the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 21, 2025. The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Tajikistan has announced that judokas Madina Qurbonzoda and Nourali Emomali will serve as the flag bearers for the delegation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced new 100 somoni banknotes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the country’s national currency, the somoni. The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and are now in circulation alongside other 100-somoni bills. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is in the process of drafting a new State Program aimed at improving population nutrition for the period 2026–2030. The proposed plan was discussed during a recent meeting in Dushanbe, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and other relevant government bodies, according to the Khovar news agency . asiaplustj.info »
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, a key milestone in the country’s post-independence economic development. After gaining independence in 1991, Tajikistan continued using the Soviet ruble until late 1993. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so. The digital currency, called KGST, is pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz national currency, the som, and operates on Binance’s BNBChain blockchain platform. asiaplustj.info »
Team Tajikistan is having its best-ever performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, currently underway in Bahrain, having already claimed 19 medals — including 2 gold, 2 silver, and 15 bronze. On October 29 , four more young athletes added to Tajikistan’s growing medal count, according to the official tournament website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has begun drafting a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan — a landmark document that will shape the country’s long-term vision for environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and low-carbon development. asiaplustj.info »
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan, organized a National Workshop on Countering Online Recruitment Fraud Targeting Labor Migrants at the Hilton Hotel in Dushanbe on October 22-23, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has announced the launch of Project Soro, the country’s first large-scale initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its national education system. According to press release issued by Ai CONF 2025, the project, developed in collaboration with UNICEF and tech company zypl. asiaplustj.info »
The Machiton Tuberculosis Center for Children was officially inaugurated on September 26 in a ceremony led by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and German Ambassador to Tajikistan York Schuegraf, according to the German Development Bank (KfW). asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov touched upon issues related to sanctions, international security, humanitarian crises, and climate change, Fergana reports. asiaplustj.info »
The national fencing team of Tajikistan won a bronze medal in the foil team competition at the Asian Cadet Cup, which is being held in Tashkent. "This is the first medal of this level in the history of independent Tajikistan, and it has become a significant step in the development of national fencing," - the National Fencing Federation of Tajikistan noted. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik youth team finished their performance in the qualifying tournament of the Asian Cup 2026 in the third place of group "K" and failed to make it to the final part of the competition, which will be held from January 7 to January 25, 2026 in Saudi Arabia. asiaplustj.info »
The head coach of the Tajikistan national team, Gela Shekiladze , has decided on the team for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup 2025 tournament , which will be held in Hissar from August 29 to September 4 . asiaplustj.info »
The Tajikistan national wrestling team is completing the final stage of preparation for the main start of the season – the World Championship , which will be held from September 13 to 21 in Zagreb ( Croatia ) . asiaplustj.info »
The International Football Federation ( FIFA ) has published a new ranking of women 's national teams in the world . The Tajikistan women 's national football team took the 158th place ( 950.20 points ) , dropping three places . asiaplustj.info »
Five years ago , on August 13 , 2020 , Gulnazar Keldi, a national poet of Tajikistan , author of the National Anthem of the Republic , passed away . He is one of the most famous modern Tajik poets who has made a significant contribution to the development of Tajik literature , especially poetry for children . asiaplustj.info »
The issue of banknote quality control and combating counterfeit currency was at the forefront of discussions during a recent visit by a delegation from Tajikistan’s National Bank (NBT) to the branch of the Federal Bank of Germany (Bundesbank) in Munich. asiaplustj.info »
A state-of-the-art radiation mapping laboratory officially opened at the Agency for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Safety under the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST) on August 7, marking a major step forward in strengthening the country’s radiation monitoring capabilities. asiaplustj.info »
Following a string of tragic child killings by their own parents, Tajikistan’s Child Rights Ombudsman has launched a new initiative to identify and monitor at-risk families across the country. At a news conference in Dushanbe, Child Rights Commissioner, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
A 24-year-old citizen of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Gill Dawood, has been arrested in Dushanbe on suspicion of fraud. Authorities allege he deceived local residents by falsely promising assistance in obtaining visas to European countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, has appreciated significantly against the US dollar over the first six months of this, strengthening by 9. 4%, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Architecture and Construction Committee held a press conference on July 24, addressing a range of public concerns—from housing costs and post-earthquake reconstruction to long-delayed national projects like the Dushanbe zoo and the National Theater. How much does housing cost in Dushanbe Today? asiaplustj.info »
Officials within the Ministry of Culture addressed a wide range of issues at a news conference held on July 21, covering the regulation of bloggers, guidelines for national dress, access to performance venues, the condition of libraries, and more. asiaplustj.info »
A new joint initiative between the Government of Tajikistan and several United Nations agencies aims to transform the country's food system to improve public nutrition. The program, titled “Transforming Food Systems for Improved Nutrition,” was officially launched in Dushanbe on July 15. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has officially approved a long-term national investment strategy extending through the year 2040. The Tajik president’s official website says the strategy was reviewed and adopted during a regular cabinet meeting held on June 30. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national airline, Tajik Air, has announced the launch of a new weekly flight route connecting the capital city Dushanbe with Vanj district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Tajikistan-born Russian national who is wanted overseas on suspicion of being linked to the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization, ICE reported on June 3. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday, June 3, President Emomali Rahmon, together with Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali, inspected the construction progress of the national teahouse and the new stadium in the capital city, the president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
In a symbolic move to raise awareness about climate change and glacier preservation, Tajik traveler Sharifbek Davlatov has raised the national flag of Tajikistan at the highest point of Antarctica. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has officially denied recent reports circulating online about the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange in the country. In a statement posted on its website, the country’s financial regulator dismissed the claims published by unnamed media outlets and social networks as unfounded. asiaplustj.info »
The dollar (USD) has lost 1.1 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), over the past week. The official exchange rate of USD against TJS set by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) decreased from 1:10.42 on May 13 to 1:10.31 on May 21. asiaplustj.info »
The dollar (USD) has lost 2. 0 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), over the past week. The USD/TJS official exchange rate, set daily by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), drop from 1:10. asiaplustj.info »
A 24-year-old citizen of Tajikistan, Isroiljon Kurbobov, planned to carry out a terrorist attack at a concert by Russian variety artist of the spoken genre, TV presenter and resident of comedian program Comedy Club Pavel Volya in Pyatigorsk, Telegram channel Baza reported . asiaplustj.info »
Chaired by the Agency for Hydrometeorology under the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Government of Tajikistan, the first National Climate Forum successfully concluded in Dushanbe on April 16. asiaplustj.info »
The Investment and Credit Bank of Tajikistan (ICB) has announced a partnership with the Tajikistan Football Federation, emphasizing the importance of developing this sport for the country. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the head of the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, Nusratullo Davlatzoda, revealed on February 13 that the total amount of domestic taxes used by businesses last year as exemptions reached 7.4 billion somonis (around US$680 million). asiaplustj.info »
Mr. Jonibek Hikmat, the Permanent Representative (Tajikistan), has been elected the President of the UNICEF Executive Board Bureau in 2025. asiaplustj.info »
According to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), the Tajik national currency, the somoni, strengthened against several major currencies in 2024: 0. 2% against the US dollar, 5. 9% against the euro, 3. asiaplustj.info »
