And - Ïîñëåäíèå íîâîñòè [ Ôîòî â íîâîñòÿõ ] | |
A four-year program has been adopted in Tajikistan to address the challenges facing vocational education, including colleges and professional lyceums. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of Tajikistan’s electricity distribution network by organizing a financing package of up to ˆ43 million for Shabakahoi Taqsimoti Barq (STB) – the country’s state-owned power utility responsible for electricity distribution. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for the State Roudaki Prize has announced the start of accepting submissions for the 2026 awards. This is one of the most prestigious awards in Tajikistan, presented in the fields of literature, art, architecture, and journalism. The submission period will last until December 25, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
As winter approaches, concerns over potential heating and electricity shortages in Kyrgyzstan are intensifying, with neighboring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan stepping in to prevent a full-scale crisis. Eurasianet reports that the looming energy shortage is driven by critically low water levels in the Toktogul Reservoir, a key source of hydropower for Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
A new project called "QR Guide" will be launched in Dushanbe, allowing visitors and locals to access information about the city's cultural, historical, and tourist sites. The initiative, introduced by the Dushanbe city administration, will see QR code signs placed at key sites, providing detailed information in Tajik, Russian, and English. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Sherali Kabir, yesterday met with the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan. This was reported by the Embassy of Iran in Tajikistan. 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 »
Winter 2025–2026 in Tajikistan is expected to be warmer than usual, according to a seasonal forecast provided to Asia-Plus by the national Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet). Forecasters report that temperatures in lowland regions — including Khatlon province and districts subordinate to the center — will be 1°C–2°C above the climatic norm . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban announced on December 2 that that Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held phone talks with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin. asiaplustj.info »
At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member. Previously, Azerbaijan participated as an honorary guest. “Today is truly a historic day for our brotherly peoples. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have condemned a recent deadly attack on Tajik territory that resulted in the deaths of three Chinese nationals. According to Afghan media, the Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended condolences to the governments of China and Tajikistan, as well as to the victims’ families. asiaplustj.info »
The bilateral relations between India and Tajikistan have been growing consistently, with cooperation spanning areas such as investment and trade, human development, security, and advanced technology. asiaplustj.info »
Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC )Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) has introduced a new automated system for vehicle entry control and parking management, the airport’s press center reported. The system aims to create more comfortable conditions for passengers and drivers, while also enhancing the quality of service for visitors and tourists in the capital. asiaplustj.info »
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a joint report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women reveals that femicide remains a grave global threat, with 83,000 women and girls intentionally killed in 2024 alone. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of Eskhata Bank took part in a regional training event titled "Guidance for Working with the Women Entrepreneur Market: Developing a Strategy for Women-Led MSMEs," held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand from November 18 to 20. asiaplustj.info »
On November 25, U. S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that he had instructed his representatives to hold meetings with the leadership of Russia and Ukraine to finalize the peace agreement. 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 »
Tajikistan and Germany are strengthening their partnership in workforce development. Tajikistan’s Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment, Ms. Soleha Kholmahmadzoda, met in Dushanbe with representatives of the German company TELC GmbH on November 20 to discuss the launch of official German language testing and the training of professionals for employment in Germany. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s communications service agency has instructed mobile service providers to improve network quality and ensure uninterrupted access to internet and cellular services, amid growing consumer complaints. asiaplustj.info »
Police in the southern Khatlon province have arrested a 38-year-old resident of Vakhsh district, Gholibshoh Burkhonov, for posing as a law enforcement officer and deceiving citizens out of money and property. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have reached a mutual agreement to support each other in managing water and energy resources, as the region faces worsening hydrological conditions. The deal was announced by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy following a trilateral meeting held on November 22 in Almaty, attended by energy and water resource ministers from all three countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Afghanistan's Taliban leadership have intensified diplomatic engagement in recent months in a cautious effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent further armed incidents along their shared 1,357-kilometer border. asiaplustj.info »
On November 24, Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met here with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. According to the Tajik Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed the current state and prospects of further expnsion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, cultural, and security spheres. asiaplustj.info »
Police in Tajikistan’s capital have removed a young boy from his mother after discovering he was deprived of basic education and forced into street vending and vagrancy. According to the Dushanbe Police Department , the child had not been enrolled in school and was regularly seen on the streets selling goods. Authorities reported that the mother, identified as U. asiaplustj.info »
According to the recently approved State Budget Law for 2026, Tajikistan will raise its official benchmark calculation index from 75.00 somonis to 78.00 somonis starting January 1, 2026. This rate is used to determine fines, taxes, duties, and state benefits. asiaplustj.info »
A geothermal heat pump system has been installed in Dushanbe at the National Academy of Sciences. This demonstration project uses the earth's stable temperature to heat buildings in winter and cool them in summer. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday November 20, Tajikistan’s Head of the Communications Service, Isfandiyor Sa’dullo, met in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, with Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hosseini, on the sidelines the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). asiaplustj.info »
On November 20, a ceremony was held in the Sughd province to inaugurate three newly renovated sections of the Dehmoy – Konibodom road: 1) Dehmoy in Jabbor-Rasoulov district – Bobojon-Ghafourov town; 2) Bobjon-Ghafourov town – Khistevarz; and 3) Kuchkak - Konibodom. The event was attended by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
A deadly brawl between groups of teenagers in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district on November 9 resulted in the death of one minor and left another seriously injured. The suspect, N. Rahmatshozoda, is accused of stabbing the victims and has been arrested. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has seen a sharp rise in prices for gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) since the beginning of November, along with an acute shortage of LPG. This was confirmed by the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government, citing its fuel market monitoring. asiaplustj.info »
On November 19, the European Union (EU) and Tajikistan held its eleventh Cooperation Council meeting in Brussels. asiaplustj.info »
On November 18, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Brussels with the European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner. asiaplustj.info »
The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Tajikistan, Umed Bobozoda, visited several districts in Khatlon province, where he met with local residents to address their complaints. The visit was part of the Ombudsman’s ongoing efforts to protect citizens' rights. asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to the Sughd province, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several key projects, including a Smart TV assembly plant and new facilities aimed at boosting local industry and improving the quality of life for citizens. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on glacier monitoring, greenhouse gas emissions, and air quality. asiaplustj.info »
During his working visit to Sughd province, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon yesterday inaugurated several social and industrial infrastructure projects, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $56.4 million program to help the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan boost their capacity to respond to disasters. Both countries are vulnerable to disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, but lack the fiscal capacity and risk transfer mechanisms to effectively respond to hazards. asiaplustj.info »
High in the Almosi Gorge, among steep slopes and vineyards, a unique transformation is taking place. Lolazor, a small mountain village, has become Tajikistan’s first digital and tourism-focused rural community — where tradition meets innovation, and hard work embraces the future. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in Tajikistan’s northern Sughd province on November 18 for a working visit, focused on launching new infrastructure projects and reviewing the region’s socio-economic development, according to the Tajik presidential official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has dismissed Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda from his post as Ambassador to Uzbekistan. Rahmonzoda had served in the position since May 4, 2021. He will be replaced by Nasreddin Ismatullo, formerly the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a Protocol on the exchange of ratification instruments for the Treaty on the junction point of their state borders. According to the Uzbek MFA , the signing took place on November 15. asiaplustj.info »
At least 115 cases of hookah and electronic cigarette use among teenagers have been recorded in Dushanbe’s schools and educational institutions over the first ten months of this year, the city’s Police Directorate reports . asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed two significant laws aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and advancing digital processes in the country, the Akorda press service reported . asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has made a series of significant personnel changes in the government and diplomatic service, according to the Tajik president's official website. The latest appointments include a new Minister of Economic Development and Trade, as well as new ambassadors to the United States, France, Italy, and Austria. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have agreed to launch a unified regional brand, "Made in Central Asia", and to increase mutual trade volume to $20 billion, according to gazeta.uz . These initiatives were central topics at the first meeting of the region’s ministers of trade and investment, held Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on November 13. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiyev has revealed key details of a recent land and housing exchange with Tajikistan, part of the ongoing process to resolve long-standing border disputes. asiaplustj.info »
Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Alliance during a state visit by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Moscow. The document was endorsed and inked by President Vladimir Putin and President Tokayev on November 12, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation, according to Gazeta.ru . asiaplustj.info »
Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of its 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The discount, in effect since 2021, will continue through 2026, according to the company’s press service . asiaplustj.info »
Despite a steady increase in the production of meat, milk, and eggs, Tajikistan remains heavily dependent on imports of animal products. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan , as of October 1, 2025, the country's livestock population has grown significantly: cattle numbers rose by 4.5%, sheep and goats by 5.1%, and poultry by 1.5%. asiaplustj.info »
On November 12, Tajikistan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Emomali Sobirzoda, arrived in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for an official visit, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) . asiaplustj.info »
