Why - Последние новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
Al Jazeera reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping reached Kazakhstan on Monday to attend the second China–Central Asia Summit, a high-stakes diplomatic gathering aimed at deepening Beijing’s economic and strategic ties with the region. asiaplustj.info »
After the tragedy on the Dushanbe – Khujand highway, as a result of which Marina Ipatiy, a well-known swimming coach, died on May 15, a question arose in society: why aren't protective concrete bumpers installed on all dangerous sections of the road? asiaplustj.info »
Tajik banks often refuse to exchange foreign currency banknotes that have the slightest damage — a problem raised by Asia-Plus readers. In response, our newsroom conducted its own experiment to find out which foreign bills Tajik banks are required to accept, and which they are allowed to reject. asiaplustj.info »
Two months ago, three young Tajik migrants in Russia were killed on suspicion of possible involvement in terrorism. Their relatives insist that the victims had no inclination towards extremism and had no criminal past. Two of them were the sole breadwinners for their families. asiaplustj.info »
Starting from April 1, electricity prices in Tajikistan have increased once again. Residential customers now pay 15% more for electricity than they did previously. Experts believe the tariff hike is a result of the sector's unprofitability. The cause of this unprofitability is cross-subsidization. asiaplustj.info »
Deserted streets, houses locked up, and an unusual silence for these areas: residents of the Asht district in the northern province of Sughd are migrating in large numbers. Why is this happening? What picture can be seen in the villages, and what do the remaining residents say? Here's our report. asiaplustj.info »
Larisa Alexandrova is not only a human rights activist in her professional life but also at home. She actively advocates for criminal punishment for domestic violence in Tajikistan, where there is still no specific law addressing it. asiaplustj.info »
Russian media note that the proposal by the Russian politician Sergey Mironov, who the leader of the Fair Russia – For Truth faction in the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament), is driven not by logic but by general anti-migrant rhetoric. asiaplustj.info »
The average price per square meter of housing in Tajikistan as of December 2024 stood at US$705 (approximately 7,812 somonis), Nizom Mirzozoda , head of the Committee for Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3 . In 2024 , 1. asiaplustj.info »
The Food Security Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has confirmed that an outbreak of lumpy skin disease among cattle led to Russia’s ban on livestock imports. Officials have also explained the disappearance of homemade milk from the capital’s markets. asiaplustj.info »
The main purpose of establishing the Road Fund is to extend the lifespan of the country's roads, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 29. According to him, a significant amount of money—around 30 billion somonis—has already been spent on the construction, reconstruction, and modernization of roads across the country. asiaplustj.info »
It is becoming increasingly difficult to get opinions from members of Tajikistan’s parliament on socially significant issues. Journalists often contact dozens of MPs seeking clarifications on various topics but fail to get answers. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR), following the publication by Asia-Plus about the rise in prices and a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the country, has explained the reasons for the price increase, while denying any shortage. asiaplustj.info »
In recent months, discussions about migrant crime rates in Russia have surged, sparking disinformation, manipulation, and controversy. Official statistics from various Russian government agencies often conflict, anti-migrant rhetoric has intensified among officials, and xenophobia is on the rise in society. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Temur Umarov, posted on Carnegie Foundation (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)’s website, says the changes in migration policy serve as a striking example of how swiftly and radically the Russian government can shift its stance to a far more aggressive and brutal approach. asiaplustj.info »
In early August, the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan announced plans to delimit borders with neighboring Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, as part of a new strategy. asiaplustj.info »
Discussions on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan have reached the finish line. In less than a month, a referendum will be held in the country, the results of which will determine the strategy for the development of the nuclear industry in the country for the coming decades. asiaplustj.info »
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev proposed to ban migrants from bringing their families to Russia and “force migrant children to learn Russian”. He stated this in an interview with TASS. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan's law enforcement practice, secrecy is often applied to high-profile cases. Trials in such cases take place behind closed doors, which raises questions about the transparency and openness of justice in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe residents are increasingly facing problems with low water pressure , especially on the upper floors of multi- storey buildings . What is the reason ? Asia - Plus received a comment from the first deputy director - Chief engineer of the city 's water supply Saimurod Kalandarov . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has given priority to the development of the textile industry in order to achieve its goals of industrialization of the country . This is due to the availability of local raw materials and the labor intensity of the industry , which contributes to the creation of more jobs . asiaplustj.info »
According to research by Kaspersky Lab, Tajikistan ranks first among CIS countries in terms of cyber threats. “2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Report: Russia and CIS" notes that since the beginning of 2024, nearly 60. asiaplustj.info »
Saidjafar Usmonzoda, a member of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) was detained on June 14 for allegedly “plotting to overthrow the government. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities in Tajikistan are facing challenges with the return of Tajik women and children who remain in the Al-Hol refugee camp in Syria. asiaplustj.info »
November 2 is as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The date was chosen in commemoration of the assassination in Mali of Claude Verlon and Ghislaine Dupont, two French journalists, on November 2, 2013. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov did not participate in a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) that took place in Dushanbe on September 15. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda, went to Russia with two main goals: to discuss the situation with Tajik migrant workers and the issue of the detention of Dilshod Saidmurodov, the main suspect in the abduction and murder of Shukhrat Ismatulloev, Deputy Chairman of OJSC “Orienbank”. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past year and a half, more than 700 public organizations have been liquidated in Tajikistan, which is 2 times more than the general statistics of the previous three years. The authorities claim that most of the public organizations were liquidated of their own accord, but the founders state that they are required to "voluntarily dissolve (liquidate). asiaplustj.info »
The battle against climate change will be won or lost in Asia and the Pacific. asiaplustj.info »
Information on the volume of remittances sent by labor migrants to Tajikistan has not been published by banks for already several months, Sirojiddin Ikromi, the head of Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank), told reporters in Dushanbe on August 8. asiaplustj.info »
Despite the dissatisfaction of merchants and their two-day protest rally, the “Lola” market, which is engaged in selling automotive spare parts and home appliances, has been closed. Merchants running their shops at this market do not want to move to a new place, including because they are not compensated. asiaplustj.info »
An average price for one kilogram of onions at Dushanbe’s bazaars has increased from 2.50 somonis in January 2022 to 7.50 somonis. Experts say prices can be brought down only by a new crop, which will be available in three months. asiaplustj.info »
A stateless person is a person who is not considered as a national by any State under the operation of its law. Essentially it means that a stateless person is not a national of any country in the world. asiaplustj.info »
Tomato prices have jumped sharply in Tajikistan in recent days. Thus, on July 26, farmers from Hisor district sold their tomatoes to retailors at a bazaar in Dushanbe’s 33rd neighborhood at the rate of 7. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty reports that hopes for greater cooperation among the five Central Asian countries in the foreseeable future were dashed when Tajikistan and Turkmenistan refused to sign a new friendship treaty at the Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia at the Kyrgyz resort town of Cholpon-Ata resort on July 21. asiaplustj.info »
According to experts, China is primed to become Tajikistan’s primary economic partner, driving away other potential investors through its unparalleled investments. Tough investments in Tajikistan have shown to be high risk, with a less than optimum probability of full loan repayment, Chinese investors continue pursuing economic goals. asiaplustj.info »
Many users of social media networks and readers of Asia-Plus ask why does the exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) of ruble transfers differ from the exchange rate set by commercial banks and why do commercial banks set exchange rates, and this while the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) sets official exchange rate every day? asiaplustj.info »
A group of Afghan refugees that arrived in Tajikistan amid Taliban fear found themselves forced to return to Afghanistan. They say their efforts to leave for a third country have not yielded results, and, according to them, it is very difficult to find good job and income in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Marat Husnullin, has explained why labor migrants are better than Russians. According to him, they work more while get paid less. At the same time, he called for the use of foreign builders at Russian construction sites on condition of the development of strict legislation in this area. asiaplustj.info »
The law enforcement authorities in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) say they allegedly feat that certain groups in Europe could incite the region’s population to new conflicts, Faromouz Irgahsev, the head of Group 44, told Asia-Plus by phone yesterday evening. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of Tajik intelligentsia and civil society ask the president and Dushanbe mayor to keep the House-Museum of Sadriddin Ayni in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow and Beijing did not agree on a common position on the Taliban, and therefore avoid forming a common agenda. The cancellation of Putin's visit at the very last moment to Tajikistan for the SCO summit raised a number of questions and few believe that the reason for this may be the usual quarantine, which the head of the Russian Federation refers to. asiaplustj.info »
The exercise started today. Tajik officers and soldiers will not be able to take part in the joint exercises of the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Collective Security Treaty Organization " Border -2021", which are taking place in Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
Instagram and Facebook appear to have been blocked in Tajikistan. The majority of users in Tajikistan have not been able to open these popular social networking services for already two days. Instagram users were the first to inform about restricted access to these social networking services. asiaplustj.info »
It's all about transit passengers. Until Tashkent opens air communication with Asian and European countries, it is premature to talk about the resumption of flights between the capitals of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, said a source in the government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
“Municipal finance department does not repay my debts so that I could repay debt for wheat flour,” -- these were last words of Zarif Abdulloyev, resident of the Kuhnashahr village, who set himself on fire near the finance department in Kulob. He has died of his injuries. asiaplustj.info »
