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Freedom Bank held a press breakfast in Dushanbe on December 4, where the bank’s representatives shared insights into their new products and digital capabilities aimed at transforming banking services in Tajikistan. 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 »
On December 1, the International Judo Federation (IJF) released its updated world rankings, and Tajikistan's judo athletes continue to hold strong positions. Five Tajik judokas are ranked in the top-10 of their respective weight categories, with an additional nine athletes in the top-25. 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 »
Famous Tajik actor Asalbek Nazriyev, People's Artist of Tajikistan, recently celebrated his 77th birthday. With over 50 years of experience, he has become an integral part of Tajik theater, particularly associated with the Lohouti Theater, where he has worked since 1973. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft law amending the Air Code and sent it to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) for review. The relevant decree was published on the Ministry of Justice’s legal information portal. 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 »
Tajikistan hosted Helen Clark, Chair of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), from November 24-25. The purpose of her visit was to discuss an assessment to determine Tajikistan's compliance with the EITI Standard. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Kazinform reports that the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament has approved, in the second reading, a bill titled "On Preventing Offenses," which introduces penalties for wearing the niqab in public places. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing met with Mohammad Naeem Wardak, the Taliban government's Deputy Foreign Minister for Finance and Administration, to discuss recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s border regions, launched from Afghan territory. 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 »
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 »
Three mid-sized Tajik banks have been placed under European Union sanctions as part of the 19th package of restrictions against Russia. These sanctions, which came into effect on November 12, not only prohibit these banks from engaging in transactions with European partners but also create reputational and financial risks. asiaplustj.info »
Flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with hundreds still missing as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating storms. As of Monday, media reports indicate that at least 800 people are still unaccounted for, with the floodwaters causing widespread destruction in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Oxford University Press has named "rage bait" as its 2025 Word of the Year, following a three-day public vote that drew participation from more than 30,000 people. According to Oxford’s language data, usage of the term has tripled over the past year, capturing the tone of 2025’s increasingly charged digital landscape. asiaplustj.info »
On December 1, the world observes World AIDS Day — a global event aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrating international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. According to the Republican AIDS Center, as of September 30, 2025, Tajikistan has registered 13,045 people living with HIV. Among them, 993 are minors under the age of 18. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik judokas have won two medals at the Abdu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025, which took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 28 to November 30. Tajikistan is known for consistently producing talented judokas on the world stage and this time, Tajik athletes competed across ten men’s weight categories. 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 »
On November 27, Dushanbe hosted the official launch of the Global Human Development Report 2025 — the flagship publication of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which has shaped the global understanding of sustainable development for over 35 years. asiaplustj.info »
For the first time, the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival —one of the most important cinematic events in the Islamic Republic of Iran—has opened in the city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province. asiaplustj.info »
The Representative Office of the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of Tajikistan in Russia has released updated statistics regarding citizens included in Russia’s so-called “blacklist.” As of November 2025, over 150,000 Tajik citizens are reportedly listed, marking an increase of 30,000 compared to the previously reported figure in October 2024. asiaplustj.info »
On November 27, in Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic), the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, took part in a regular session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and delivered a speech, according to the Tajik president’s official website. . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is participating in the international tourism fair "Silk Road Tourism – 2025," held in Tashkent from November 27 to 29. According to the Committee for Tourism Development under the Government of Tajikistan, the event has brought together over 300 tourism companies from 30 countries. asiaplustj.info »
An international expert roundtable was held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan where specialists from the CIS countries discussed the latest methods for combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The key topics of discussion were the reasons behind the increase in these diseases and potential ways to reduce their prevalence. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, Tajikistan plans to allocate around 5. 1 billion somonis (approximately $548 million) to finance the country’s external debt. This funding will be drawn from the national budget and is intended to service and repay debt under subloan agreements, as stated in the draft state budget for 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks last among CIS countries in meat consumption. According to the 2025 meat consumption per capita ranking, compiled by the Telegram channel Geostatistika, each resident of the country consumes an average of just 35. asiaplustj.info »
Over 1 million carp, silver carp ad white amur fry have been released into the Nurek Reservoir as part of an environmental initiative organized by the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries stand to increase their GDP per capita by 6 to 14 percent above projected levels by 2050 if they significantly scale up investments in the health, education, and development of children, according to a new UNICEF report released on Wednesday. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Tajikistan’s state budget received 415 million somonis (TJS) in fines over the first nine months of 2025, exceeding the government’s expectations by nearly 50%. This means that on average, around 1.5 million somonis were collected daily in fines. 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 »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States on a new peace plan proposed by Washington, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, according to Meduza . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is rapidly transitioning to an urban model, with nearly 90% of the population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050. A new report from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, published on November 19, 2025, reveals the main trends in global urbanization in Europe and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
The number of enterprises with participation of Tajik capital continues to rise in Uzbekistan, reaching 357 by mid-2025, according to the National Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan . This marks a significant increase in economic ties between the two neighboring countries. asiaplustj.info »
On the morning of November 20, a ceremony marking the commissioning of three modernized hydro-units at the Qayroqqum hydroelectric power plant (HPP) took place in Guliston, Sughd province. The event was attended by President Emomali Rahmon. 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 »
Kazakhstan has reported a rise in cases of the Hong Kong flu, a strain of the A H3N2 virus, which poses a particular risk to children and pregnant women. Tengrinews.kz says Health Minister of Kazakhstan, Akmaral Alnazarova, addressed the ongoing epidemiological situation in the country, including the spread of this strain. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Innovation and Digital Technology Agency has announced the launch of the Government Services Portal in a pilot mode. The new online platform is designed to simplify and expedite citizens’ access to government services, allowing many issues to be resolved without the need for in-person visits to government offices. 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 »
