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"Somonien", Tajikistan's only school for children of Afghan migrants and refugees, has received a license. This was reported to “Asia-Plus” by the embassy of the former government of Afghanistan in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
This September promises to be an eventful month for the Tajik national judo team: the team is waiting for three major starts on the international stage: the Hangzhou Asian Open, the Asian Junior Championship and the prestigious Qingdao Grand Prix 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has decided to increase the financing of the Rogun hydroelectric power station to $500 million. This was reported by the press service of the President of Tajikistan following a meeting between Emomali Rahmon and AIIB President Jing Lijun on September 1 in Tianjin on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Heads of SCO member States. asiaplustj.info »
At a meeting of the Government of Tajikistan , held on August 28 under the chairmanship of President Emomali Rahmon , the Program for the development of primary and secondary vocational education in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026-2030 was approved . asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has commissioned new residential buildings for residents of the Langari Shoh jamoat in the Tajikabad district affected by the earthquake in April this year . asiaplustj.info »
The deputy head of the Shakhrinavsky district of Tajikistan and local deputy Asliddin Hamdamzoda will be tried for accepting a bribe of 20,000 somoni , the Agency for State Financial Control and Anti - Corruption of the republic reported . asiaplustj.info »
In Russia , two Tajik citizens were put on trial for attempting to import hazorispand ( harmala ) into the country . One of them was sentenced by the court to 8 years in prison , according to the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan , for collecting firewood , grazing livestock , and installing hives for bees in the forest , you must pay a certain amount and obtain a permit or a so - called " forest ticket " ( " chiptaiangal " ) . asiaplustj.info »
In the first half of 2025 , bread and flour rose in price both in Tajikistan and in neighboring Central Asian countries . According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, in January - June 2025 , the price index for bread increased by 4.7 % , and for flour – by 4. 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 »
Experts from the United Nations Development Program ( UNDP ) have identified five of the most promising types of digital agriculture technologies for farmers in Tajikistan . asiaplustj.info »
On August 1 , Tajikistan started accepting documents for children entering the first grade for the 2025-2026 academic year . But for parents of a child with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) , this day is not so much a holiday as a source of anxiety and doubt . " My child is already 8 years old . asiaplustj.info »
Aminjon Abdullozoda, the head of the Sughd Reclamation and Irrigation Department, has been fined nearly 137,000 somonis and banned from holding any managerial positions for two years after being convicted of embezzling nearly 4.4 million somonis from state funds. asiaplustj.info »
The series of murders in Konibodom was carried out with the intention of robbery and appropriation of property, the Prosecutor-General of Tajikistan, Habibullo Vohidzoda, stated during a news conference in Dushanbe on August 8. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, approximately 30 Interior Ministry employees were dismissed last year for being overweight. After losing weight, only 13 of them were allowed to return to their positions. Hussein Khalilzoda, head of the Interior Ministry Personnel and Staff Affairs Department of the MVD, stated that in 2024, about 20,000 police officers underwent weight checks. asiaplustj.info »
The Presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have been nominated for the prestigious Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize. The Russian Peace Foundation proposed this nomination based on historic agreements signed during the 2025 summit in the Tajik northern city of Khujand. asiaplustj.info »
The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has announced the possibility of reviewing previously issued prison sentences related to social media activity, such as "likes" and reposts. The move follows recent legislative changes and growing criticism over the criminalization of online expressions. asiaplustj.info »
Russian security forces detained 300 foreign nationals in central Moscow during a major immigration enforcement operation, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia. The raid reportedly targeted a hostel where over 400 migrants were residing. asiaplustj.info »
The number of presidential “Durakhshandagon” scholarships for Tajik students to study abroad has dropped significantly in 2025, despite earlier projections of growth. According to Minister of Education and Science Rahim Saidzoda, only 77 students will be sent to foreign universities this year under the prestigious scholarship program. asiaplustj.info »
Water resources officials from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have jointly stressed the urgent need to modernize aging pumping stations in Tajikistan]s Sughd province, which are consuming electricity at rates far exceeding acceptable norms due to severe wear and outdated equipment. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has initiated a series of measures to stabilize the financial health of the state-run energy company Barqi Tojik. These efforts, implemented during the first half of 2025 under a government resolution, were outlined by the company's deputy head, Rustam Majidzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 30. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik authorities have issued a wanted notice for Umedjon Soliyev, one of the suspects in the deadly terror attack at Crocus City Hall concert venue in Russia, TASS reports , citing lawyer Igor Trunov, who represents victims in the case. asiaplustj.info »
BIMA, a leading insurance and reinsurance organization, has announced that it has received a license to carry out incoming reinsurance operations. This significant development opens up new opportunities for the company and will allow it to expand the range of services offered to its clients. asiaplustj.info »
A court in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region has sentenced the 39-year-old Veronika Naumova to 24 years in a general-regime penal colony for the torture and murder of the six-year-old Daler Bobiyev, the son of a migrant from Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Russian airline Aeroflot has reportedly suffered a major cyberattack that crippled its internal IT infrastructure, according to a joint statement from hacker groups Silent Crow and Cyber Partisans BY released on July 28. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in the Tajik capital have announced the temporary closure of three key roads in Dushanbe from July 26 to 29 due to infrastructure installation work. According to a directive from the city’s mayor, the closures are necessary to allow for the installation of new sewage and water pipelines as part of ongoing urban development efforts. asiaplustj.info »
The Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population invites Tajik citizens to enroll in Japanese language courses for future employment in Japan. According to information provided to Asia-Plus , registration has already begun and will last for more than two weeks. asiaplustj.info »
Former chief sanitary inspector of the Russian Federation, Gennady Onishchenko, has called for mandatory health screenings and vaccinations for migrants before entering the country. Onishchenko suggests that Russia should negotiate with countries of origin to arrange for preliminary medical exams and vaccinations. asiaplustj.info »
A criminal case has been initiated against the 50-year-old English tutor Ulughbek Alimurzayev in Dushanbe on suspicion of engaging in immoral actions under Article 142 (2) of Tajikistan’s Penal Code ("Lewd Acts"). asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in Tajikistan this October for a state visit, according to the government’s official plan for the second half of the year, published by the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has passed a bill in its second and third readings, expanding the list of reasons for revoking acquired citizenship. The list will now include 14 articles from the Russian Criminal Code (CC) and over 20 criminal offenses, according to TASS . asiaplustj.info »
A new bill has been submitted for consideration to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) that would allow the Russian government to revoke citizenship from individuals who evade military registration. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan has taken a bold step in strengthening its criminal laws by introducing severe penalties for stalking and bride kidnapping. The new legislation, signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, now holds perpetrators accountable under criminal law, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to these crimes. asiaplustj.info »
Novosti Armenia reports that according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia has officially applied for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Pashinyan reportedly emphasized that this move aligns with Armenia's goal of pursuing a balanced foreign policy. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, has called for urgent measures to protect children's rights in the wake of a tragic incident in Farkhor district of Khatlon province, where a mother allegedly threw herself and her four children into the Surkhob River. The event occurred during the night of June 29–30. asiaplustj.info »
China has emerged as Tajikistan’s major trading partner, surpassing Russia for the first time in over 25 years, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. China is now a major trading partner and the largest source of investment for Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) is pushing for tighter health controls on incoming labor migrants. A new legislative initiative proposes that foreign workers must present medical certificates proving they are free from certain infectious diseases before entering the country. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has significantly reduced the maximum validity period for non-immigrant visas issued to Kyrgyz citizens — from 10 years to just three months. The new rule also limits travelers to a single entry. asiaplustj.info »
As the U.S. slashes global aid, critical health and social programs in Tajikistan face collapse — from HIV prevention to tuberculosis care and shelters for abuse survivors. For decades, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was a key source of foreign assistance to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked with creating an electronic “Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen” to improve migration control and national security. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on July 9 instructing the Ministry to develop the system, which must be operational by June 30, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for Overseas Employment under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Tajikistan has announced the launch of a new labor migration program offering Tajik citizens job opportunities in South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
Starting July 8 through September 30, 2025, traffic on several key streets in the capital of Tajikistan will be partially and progressively suspended due to major roadworks. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik citizens traveling to Russia must now navigate new entry procedures introduced on June 30. The Russian government has launched a system requiring foreign visitors to submit an electronic travel notification before arrival. asiaplustj.info »
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, and the chief justice of the so-called “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,” Abdul Hakim Haqqani. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has announced an ambitious plan to process 100% of its domestically grown cotton into manufactured goods in the country and boost textile exports from the current US$300 million to US$3 billion. asiaplustj.info »
WFP Tajikistan is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for international/national/local NGOs to support the implementation of the Agri-Tech for Youth initiative. This initiative aims to foster climate-resilient, nutrition-sensitive agriculture through innovation, technology, and youth empowerment. asiaplustj.info »
A court in the Tajik northern city of Panjakent has sentenced three residents of the Farob jamoat, which is subordinate to the city of Panjakent, to lengthy prison terms for drug trafficking, the state-run news agency Khovar reports , citing the Public Relations Center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In July, global cotton prices fell to a five-year low, putting pressure on cotton-exporting countries like Tajikistan, where the crop remains a vital source of export revenue. Tajikistan is set to boost its cotton production and exports in 2025, with raw cotton output projected to reach 390,000 tons—up from 253,300 tons harvested in 2024, which represented only 58. asiaplustj.info »
A court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district has sentenced a 30-year-old Mustafo Saifullo Saifullozoda, a native of Kulob and resident of the capital's Sino district, to 13 years in prison for trafficking a large quantity of narcotics. asiaplustj.info »
St. Petersburg has officially reversed its previously announced ban on employing migrant workers with labor patents in the taxi and delivery sectors, citing the economic impracticality of such restrictions. asiaplustj.info »
