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The story of how realtor Brian Jamison came to possess a rare and intricate Tajik teahouse sounds almost too unbelievable to be true. What began as a simple clean-up job evolved into a decades-long mystery. asiaplustj.info »
The exact number of Tajik migrant workers in Russia remains unknown. The Ministry of Labor of Tajikistan promised to coordinate the figures with Russia over a year ago, but the data has yet to be published. asiaplustj.info »
In the 2025/2026 academic year, the number of students from Tajikistan studying in Uzbekistan increased to 2,700, representing a 2.36-fold rise compared with the previous year. This was reported by the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon’s daughter Ozoda Rahmon, who heads President’s Executive Office, has provided financial assistance of 300,000 somonis (approximately $30,000) to Niloufar Safoyeva — the mother of the 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev, a Tajik boy who was killed in a school xenophobia-related attack Moscow region, according to the state-run news agency Khovar . asiaplustj.info »
On December 30, Tajik football suffered an irreplaceable loss. After a long illness, Sharif Nazarov — Honored Coach of the USSR and Tajikistan — passed away at the age of 79. His name is etched in the history of Tajik sports not just for his victories, but for the era he helped create. 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 »
On December 3, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) approved changes proposed to the "State Language Law" that regulate the use of the Tajik language in advertising, signage, and public communications by government bodies. asiaplustj.info »
After 84 years of being missing, the remains of a Tajik soldier who died in World War II have been found and will be returned to his homeland. Rozi Safar Nozimov, a marine in the Soviet Army, was considered missing in action since November 1941, when he died in Sevastopol. asiaplustj.info »
Seasonal flu strains A/H3N2 ("Hong Kong flu") and A/H1N1 ("swine flu") are currently circulating in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of Health. Officials say these viruses have been present in the country for years and are part of the typical seasonal illness surge. asiaplustj.info »
As electricity rationing tighten across Tajikistan, demand for coal has surged — especially in Sughd province, where Kyrgyz coal remains the most sought after. But with increased demand comes rising prices: coal now costs nearly 40% more than it did last season. asiaplustj.info »
Three Tajik judo coaches — Muhammadmurod Abdurahmonov, Suhrob Abdurahmonov, and Komronshoh Ustopiriyon — have successfully completed training and passed examinations at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Academy, receiving internationally recognized coaching certificates. 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 »
Tajik athletes delivered a strong performance at the WRPF World Powerlifting Championship held in Moscow on December 5. All three members of the national team earned podium finishes, according to the National Powerlifting Federation of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Three dried fruit processors from the Tajik northern city of Isfara are representing Tajikistan at the prestigious Food Ingredients Europe 2025 exhibition, held in Paris from December 2 to 4. asiaplustj.info »
Six athletes from Tajikistan will compete in one of the most prestigious judo tournaments of the year — the Tokyo Grand Slam 2025 — scheduled for December 6–7 in Japan’s capital. The event is a major stop on the World Judo Tour, attracting elite competitors from around the globe. asiaplustj.info »
Three mid-sized Tajik banks have been placed under European Union sanctions as part of the 19th package of restrictions against Russia. These sanctions, which came into effect on November 12, not only prohibit these banks from engaging in transactions with European partners but also create reputational and financial risks. asiaplustj.info »
On December 2, during his official visit to Tajikistan, Numan Kurtulmu asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 1 approved a $50 million grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in advancing key structural reforms that promote green jobs, particularly for women. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik judokas have won two medals at the Abdu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025, which took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 28 to November 30. Tajikistan is known for consistently producing talented judokas on the world stage and this time, Tajik athletes competed across ten men’s weight categories. asiaplustj.info »
On November 25, under the chairmanship of President Emomali Rahmon, the Government of Tajikistan held a meeting to define the country's development priorities for the next five years, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is set to participate in the session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), scheduled for November 26–27 in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, under the chairmanship of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The report comes from Kaktus.media . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s border forces have reported the successful elimination of a group of drug smugglers from Afghanistan using a domestically produced drone — marking the country’s first known use of unmanned aerial technology in a live border security operation. asiaplustj.info »
A high-ranking delegation from Tajikistan recently visited Kabul for talks with senior Taliban officials, marking a potential shift in Dushanbe’s cautious stance toward Afghanistan’s de facto rulers. asiaplustj.info »
The 2025 Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship has become one of the most successful events in Tajikistan’s sporting history, with the national team earning five gold medals under the leadership of head coach Komil Boimurodov. asiaplustj.info »
Afghan media outlets have reported a visit by a “high-level delegation from Tajikistan” to Kabul. According to the Bahhtar news agency, which is affiliated with the Taliban government, the delegation included representatives from Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, security agencies, and other government bodies. asiaplustj.info »
The seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia took place in the capital of Uzbekistan. President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated in the event and delivered a keynote address. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in Tajikistan have ordered stricter control over electricity consumption as water levels at the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP) — the country’s largest hydropower facility — have dropped by more than two meters compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
Inspired by childhood dreams and American pop culture, Nurullo Saifulloyev from Khujand is successfully building a creative career in one of the most competitive cities in the world. Today, he works on photo, video, and web design projects for international brands, blending creativity with entrepreneurship. asiaplustj.info »
Two citizens of Tajikistan have been implicated in a sophisticated cybercrime scheme targeting ATMs in the United States, known as "jackpotting"—a method where malware is used to force machines to dispense large amounts of cash. asiaplustj.info »
A l Jazeera on October 8 shared the story of a Tajik man who fought alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and was captured by Ukrainian troops. His name has been changed to protect identity. asiaplustj.info »
More than a million citizens of Tajikistan work abroad, representing nearly one in ten people in the country. Their remittances home account for almost half of the nation’s GDP, yet their real-life stories and struggles remain largely invisible in the official statistics. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon delivered a keynote address during the working dinner of the Second Central Asia–United States (C5+1) Summit in Washington on November 6, emphasizing the need to deepen regional cooperation with the United States, particularly in economic and energy sectors. 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 »
The Geophysical Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan has released details about the earthquake that struck during the early hours of November 3 and was felt across the country. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, food expenses account for more than a third of household budgets — 37.1%, making it the highest proportion spent on food among all Central Asian and CIS countries. This data comes from the international statistics platform Numbeo , which analyzed consumer spending patterns across the post-Soviet space. asiaplustj.info »
Four representatives from Tajikistan have emerged as winners in their respective age categories in the international online chess series The Road to Dushanbe, held on the WorldChess platform. asiaplustj.info »
New restrictions in Russia are making it difficult—or in some cases impossible—for users to register new accounts on popular messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp , according to reports from several independent media outlets, including Durov’s Code and Na Svyazi . asiaplustj.info »
A significant milestone for Tajikistan's agribusiness sector has been reached as three leading dried fruit producers—Mevai Kand, Kand K, and Zardolui Isfara—have obtained the internationally recognized FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Tajikistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, yesterday held high-level talks in Tehran on strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, regional stability, and the fight against transnational threats, according to Iran’s Embassy in Dushanbe . asiaplustj.info »
Citizens of Tajikistan are being offered temporary employment opportunities in Qatar with monthly salaries ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 Qatari riyals (approximately $550–$825 USD), along with free accommodation, meals, and medical insurance. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union has imposed sanctions on three Tajik banks – Dushanbe City Bank, Spitamen Bank, and Kommertsbank of Tajikistan – as part of its 19th package of anti-Russian measures. The decision was published on the EU Council’s website and will take effect from November 12, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Labor migrants remain one of the most vulnerable groups targeted by international terrorist organizations in the post-Soviet space, according to Saimumin Yatimov, Chairman of Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS). asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan has refuted reports that the suspect in a murder attempt on a Russian woman in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, is a Tajik citizen. The suspect, who was arrested in Tajikistan and handed over to Russian law enforcement, was earlier identified by some media outlets as having dual citizenship – Tajik and Russian. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, has instructed key agencies to urgently develop and submit proposals aimed at reducing traffic congestion, particularly in Dushanbe and other major cities, according to a statement from the ministry’s press office. asiaplustj.info »
The Interior Ministry of Tajikistan, in cooperation with Russian authorities, has detained a suspect wanted for a violent knife attack on a woman in Kazan, Russia. The announcement was made by Irina Volk , official spokesperson for the Russian Interior Ministry. asiaplustj.info »
More than 5,000 Tajik citizens have been banned from leaving the country due to unpaid debts, according to a recent report by the Enforcement Service under the Government of Tajikistan. Over the first nine months of 2025, around 1,600 individuals listed in the national debtor registry were prevented from crossing the border. asiaplustj.info »
Bezhan Abdulloyev, a 19-year-old racing driver from Dushanbe, secured another impressive victory at the FIA China Racing Karting Championship, held on October 12 in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Abdulloyev triumphed in all three final races, achieving a rare Grand Slam — a remarkable feat where a driver wins every race of the weekend. asiaplustj.info »
A new European Union entry and exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring travelers from non-EU countries, including Tajikistan, to undergo electronic registration and biometric checks when crossing the EU's external borders. asiaplustj.info »
After weeks of public complaints, Tajikistan’s authorities have officially confirmed that power outages are taking place in some regions of the country from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. However, they continue to reject the notion that an official power rationing regime—commonly known as the "limit"—has been introduced. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik citizens working in Russia transferred over US$1.8 billion to their home country in 2024, according to Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the President of Russia. Speaking to journalists, Ushakov highlighted the significant contribution of migrant workers to Tajikistan's economy. "Approximately 1. asiaplustj.info »
