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A prosecutor in the trial of Saifullo Azimov, who is accused of brutally murdering a woman and her three children in Roudaki district, asked the Supreme Court on December 3 to sentence Azimov to life imprisonment. 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 »
South Korea has launched a 90-day voluntary departure program for foreigners living in the country without legal status. The program will allow migrants to leave the country without penalties or a ban on re-entry. 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 »
The member of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Sergey Mironov, who is also the leader of the party "Fair Russia – For Truth," once again called for tougher measures on migration in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and safely once again, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) announced. asiaplustj.info »
Mikhail Delyagin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on Economic Policy, has sent a letter to the government proposing the denunciation of the agreement between Russia and Tajikistan on "Regulating Dual Citizenship Issues," according to Gazeta.Ru . asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has launched the development of the Samarkand-2028 satellite, which will be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) module. This satellite is designed to monitor the Earth's surface, including air quality, agricultural crops, and forest conditions. asiaplustj.info »
S tarting March 1, 2026, a new amendment to Russia's Labor Code will expand the grounds for firing migrant workers. Employers will now be allowed to dismiss foreign employees if regional authorities set limits on the number of foreign workers in specific sectors or companies. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Guo Zhijun has demanded that Tajik authorities ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and enterprises in the country, according to a statement published on the official website of the Chinese Embassy. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe has been officially named the Cultural Capital of Asia for 2026 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), following a three-day summit held in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the “Golden Brick” festival, as reported by Tasnim News Agency and the AMF’s official website . asiaplustj.info »
The Trump administration has ordered a review of green cards issued to immigrants from 19 countries listed in the presidential executive order on immigration restrictions. The move follows a shooting near the White House involving an Afghan national, the BBC’s Russian Service reports . 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 »
A delegation from the Taliban, led by Ismail Ghaznavi, the governor of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, arrived in Tajikistan. The visit took place in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), where the delegation met with the region's governor, Alisher Mirzonabot. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday, November 28, all mosques in Uzbekistan will conduct a collective Istisqa prayer, asking Allah to send rain. This decision comes amid an unusually dry autumn. Meteorologists have reported that there has been little rainfall for several weeks, and the forecast for the coming days remains unfavorable. asiaplustj.info »
Aziza Ustoboyeva, a resident of Spitamen district in Sughd province, was sentenced to five years in a high-security prison for driving 16-year-old Sughdiyona Tojiboyeva, a friend of her son, to suicide. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved the Vocational Education Development Program for 2026–2029 . The program aims to address the shortage of skilled labor, modernize educational institutions, and adapt the system of professional training to the needs of the modern economy. 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 »
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 »
The Russian government has submitted a legislative package to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) aimed at redefining the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons who have served under contract in the Russian Armed Forces and participated in combat operations. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, nearly a quarter of Tajikistan’s total state spending will be directed toward the fuel and energy sector (FES), according to the draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026,” published by the Ministry of Justice. 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 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 »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has approved a law tightening the rules for obtaining mandatory health insurance (OMS) for labor migrants, excluding highly-qualified specialists, says the website of the lower house of parliament. asiaplustj.info »
A new peace proposal from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aims to end the war between Russia and Ukraine through terms that would grant significant concessions to Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law expanding the grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign nationals. RBC reports that according to the amendments to Article 327. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and South Korea are launching three major infrastructure development projects, including the preliminary phase for building a metro system in the capital, Dushanbe, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport (MoT). asiaplustj.info »
Media outlets say the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Republican lawmakers are preparing new legislation to impose sanctions on countries that continue to conduct business with Russia. The move is reportedly seen as part of a broader effort to exert international pressure on Moscow amid its ongoing war in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon visited the newly constructed Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent on November 15, as part of the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
More than 1,300 parents in Tajikistan's capital have been held administratively accountable this year for failing to properly educate and supervise their children. 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 »
In 2026, the government of Uzbekistan plans to continue its efforts to reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship by expanding access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. Fergana reports that at a recent meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it was announced that business lending will increase to 140 trillion soums (approximately $11. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has approved a significant increase in the monthly fee for work patents — mandatory permits allowing migrants to work legally in the capital. Starting January 1, 2026, the cost will rise to 10,000 rubles per month. asiaplustj.info »
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe has partnered with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) to launch a pilot initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within law enforcement. 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 »
In a move aimed at boosting youth employment, the government of Uzbekistan has announced that businesses hiring graduates from local universities will be eligible for preferential loans. This decision was outlined in a decree by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on November 3, according to Fergana news agency . asiaplustj.info »
Sixty women artisans and entrepreneurs from Sughd have been awarded grants totaling 420,000 somonis, according to the press service of the Sughd regional government. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a modern and secure office premise in Khujand city to establish a new field office. We require: A building of 250+ sqm, newly built, requiring no or minimum renovation. asiaplustj.info »
A Bokhtar city court has fined Akobir Kholmumin, an inspector from the sales department of OJSC Electricity Distribution Networks" of Bokhtar, 15,000 somonis for embezzling 7,500 somoni. The news was reported by the local Nabzi Bokhtar newspaper, citing the assistant prosecutor of the city, Rahmatsho Mahmadzoda. asiaplustj.info »
Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The decree, signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on November 3, was published in the National Database of Legislation, according to UzA . asiaplustj.info »
The Maldives has officially banned the purchase, sale, and use of tobacco products for citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. This new restriction, which also applies to tourists, came into effect on November 1, 2025, making the Maldives the first country in the world to implement a nationwide smoking ban for the younger generation, according to TASS . 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 »
The Moscow City Duma has approved an increase in the cost of work patents for foreign nationals, raising the monthly fee from 8,900 to 10,000 rubles starting next year. The decision was made during a plenary session and is based on an annual adjustment of the regional coefficient, according to Interfax . asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan convened on October 31 to review the draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026” and to discuss budget forecasts for 2027–2028, according to the Tajik president’s official website. 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 »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a regional call for applications to its Star Venture program, targeting high-potential startups from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Starting January 1, 2026, the cost of work permits for labor migrants will increase significantly in many regions of Russia, according to regional government announcements. The hike comes as several federal subjects have updated the coefficients used to calculate the fixed advance payment for personal income tax (PIT), which determines the monthly cost of a migrant work patent. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is bracing for a significant dust storm expected to impact several regions from October 31 to November 3, according to the country's Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet). The storm is forecast to affect areas including the Khatlon province, the districts subordinate to the center (RRP), and the capital city, Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Top US officials have concluded a diplomatic tour of Central Asia aimed at shaping the agenda for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit, set to take place in Washington on November 6. The visit focused on finalizing the agenda for the summit, which will be held in the C5+1 format—bringing together the United States and the five Central Asian nations. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has significantly raised consular fees for several services related to citizenship and visas, according to a recent official decree. Foreign nationals applying for Tajik citizenship or renouncing it will now be required to pay $200 (approximately 1,860 somonis at the exchange rate as of October 28), up from the previous fee of $50 (about 462 somonis ). asiaplustj.info »
