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Residents of the Hayoti Nav settlement in Hisor district of Tajikistan, all of whom are visually impaired, are once again facing the problem of electricity cuts. A group of blind individuals contacted Asia-Plus to report that their homes have been left without power, and there is no heating system. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s women are increasingly entering professions that were once considered "men's jobs" — they drive taxis, become lawyers, and work in IT. However, there are still sectors where women are either absent or extremely few. asiaplustj.info »
In late October, U.S. President Donald Trump invited the leaders of Central Asian countries to attend the Central Asia–U.S. summit, which is scheduled for November 6. This invitation came shortly after high-ranking White House officials visited Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
October 23 marks the worldwide observance of Snow Leopard Day. This elusive big cat — also known as the irbis or ounce — is native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia and is now listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Fergana news agency reported on October 23. asiaplustj.info »
Despite ongoing efforts by authorities to control and penalize school absenteeism, there are still families in Tajikistan where parents refuse to send their children to school. These families face fines, but often, financial constraints make it impossible for them to provide the necessary resources for schooling. asiaplustj.info »
In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with complaints about the work of Dushanbe's taxi services. Many users report that taxi drivers are often rude to passengers and prefer to drive to destinations that are more convenient for them. asiaplustj.info »
Prices for everyday goods and services continue to climb in Tajikistan, affecting the daily lives of citizens across the country. In a series of street interviews, residents of Dushanbe shared their thoughts on what’s driving the price hikes — and how it’s impacting their lives. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is currently implementing 82 state investment projects worth a total of US$4. 5 billion, with nearly 97% of the funding coming from foreign sources, according to the State Committee on Investment and State Property Management (GosKomInvest). asiaplustj.info »
From trade and startups to migration and global connectivity, the route reflects broader regional shifts. Flights between Dushanbe and Dubai, which previously operated three times a week, have become daily as of September 3. asiaplustj.info »
Starting from September 1, 2025, pensions in Tajikistan increased by 10%. But this growth only partially compensates for the rise in prices of goods and services. For most retirees, the increase remains symbolic and does not solve the problem of low incomes. asiaplustj.info »
Glaciers in the mountains of Tajikistan are melting faster and faster, and this has a direct impact on the lives of farmers. Crops require more water, and heat and dust storms cause serious damage to fields and bees. asiaplustj.info »
By mid-September of this year, drivers of public transport (minibuses) in Dushanbe must install cashless payment devices (POS terminals or validators) in their cars. The devices are provided under a six-month loan agreement at a price of 2800 somoni. Installation is carried out by "Citycard" company. asiaplustj.info »
This year at the National Testing Center ( NTC ) For the first time in Tajikistan , the specialties of philology , pedagogy and art , along with medical and legal , became one of the most in demand . asiaplustj.info »
Residents of two houses on Huseynzoda Street in Dushanbe , known as " government " , appealed to the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the mayor of the capital , Rustam Emomali , with a request to intervene in their conflict with the Calypso company , which plans to build a multi- storey building on asiaplustj.info »
45 degrees in the shade , melting asphalt and nights without respite – Tajikistan has recently faced unprecedented heat , which , according to climatologists , is becoming the new normal . asiaplustj.info »
The discovery of niobium and tantalum in Tajikistan presents new opportunities for the country, particularly in the field of advanced technologies. These metals are considered strategic due to their unique properties and wide application in high-tech industries. asiaplustj.info »
Olimbek Yuldoshozoda, the head of Jabbor-Rasoulov district in Sughd province, has spoken publicly about the shocking murder of a 38-year-old man that occurred in front of his children late last month. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to establish a new Intergovernmental Council aimed at strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation across a broad range of sectors. The agreement was signed on July 8 in Dushanbe during the state visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. asiaplustj.info »
Dozens of detainees and their families in Tajikistan file complaints each year about torture during arrest or interrogation. Yet in most cases, authorities deny the use of torture, and criminal investigations against law enforcement officers are launched only in exceptional cases. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan has once again drawn attention for the turbulent fates of its former leaders. This time, former president Almazbek Atambayev was sentenced to over 11 years in prison — in absentia — marking him as the second former head of state in Kyrgyzstan to be convicted without being present in court. asiaplustj.info »
From June 9 to 13, 2025, France will host the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in the city of Nice. This landmark event is set to be a decisive moment for global ocean conservation. 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 »
Since the beginning of 2024, a new mechanism for monitoring foreigners has been operating in Russia — the Registry of Controlled Persons. It is intended to track migrants who are in the country “illegally. asiaplustj.info »
Traffic stops by the traffic police account for 38% of all delays for carriers in Central Asia, with the highest number of such stops occurring in Kazakhstan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Several school graduates and their parents have approached Asia-Plus with complaints that in the capital and some regions of Tajikistan, school principals are forcing graduates to submit documents to participate in entrance exams at the National Testing Center (NTC). asiaplustj.info »
According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the unemployment rate in December 2024 was only 1. 9%. The country's workforce consists of 2. 7 million people, of which 98. asiaplustj.info »
Asia-Plus spoke with three professionals who have already moved to Tashkent and are building their careers there. In recent years, Uzbekistan has become a magnet for IT specialists from across the region. 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 »
Iranian media reports say Iran has not yet received a response from the United States regarding indirect negotiations between the two sides. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to introduce so-called “retaliatory” tariffs on imports has sparked global criticism. Both Europe and Asia are speaking out about the negative consequences of Washington’s declared trade war and their readiness to respond, BBC’s Russian Service says , noting that for some U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports says that speaking at a press conference at the Kremlin alongside the Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, the Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed in principle with a U. 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 »
As of January 1, 2025, the total debt for electricity consumption in Tajikistan—accumulated by households, industrial enterprises, and government institutions—owed to OJSC Distribution Electric Networks has reached 4. asiaplustj.info »
Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of conflict—remain under discussion, Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, stated at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 11. 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 »
Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in average wage, according to Ranking. kz . Data from the CIS Interstate Statistical Committee shows that in September 2024, the average nominal salary in Kazakhstan was US $817. asiaplustj.info »
Currently, 67% of Tajikistan’s population has access to clean drinking water, with 41% connected to centralized water supply systems, Jamshed Tabarzoda, the Chairman of the Public Utility Committee (PUC) under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on January27. asiaplustj.info »
On December 18, 2024, Tajikistan’s ruling People's Democratic Party (PDPT) held its latest congress. Unlike President Emomali Rahmon, who was reelected as the party's chairman, all his deputies were replaced. asiaplustj.info »
The Council of Ulema (Islamic scholars) of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Russian Federation has allowed Russian Muslims to enter into up to four religious marriages, provided the husband treats all wives fairly and equally. 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 »
Recently, law enforcement reports in Tajikistan have frequently highlighted the detention of girls and women for “immoral behavior,” with their faces often displayed as preview images in news articles. asiaplustj.info »
This week saw a series of announcements from Russian regional authorities implementing prohibitions on hiring foreign workers in various industries. Kommersant reports that in Irkutsk oblast, Governor Igor Kobzev has signed a decree that restricts foreign citizens with work patents from working in several major sectors. asiaplustj.info »
In mid-September this year, representatives from Central Asian countries met in Almaty, Kazakhstan to discuss strategies for improving school safety and resilience to natural disasters and climate risks. asiaplustj.info »
Rapid domestic growth and emerging geopolitical realities are generating considerable demand for logistic facilities in Central Asia. However, current local warehousing capacities only fulfill a small fraction of present and future needs. asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at the CIS summit in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted yesterday that cooperation within the CIS is one of the Russian Federation's top foreign policy priorities. asiaplustj.info »
Some Tajik officials believe that the people themselves are to blame for many of the acute problems of society, despite the fact that solving these problems is their direct responsibility. 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 »
Tajik citizens complain on social media that they face difficulties in the process of obtaining a visa to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Foreign Ministry promises to resolve the issue. Many people on social networks report that over the past two weeks they have been denied a visa without explanation. asiaplustj.info »
