Modernization of Qayroqqum hydropower plant fully completed
All six generating units of the Qayroqqum hydropower plant (HPP) have been fully modernized and put into operation. Landscaping and site improvement works at...
President dismisses heads of nine cities and districts
On January 7, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with officials appointed as heads of several cities and districts, as well as...
Social grievances or foreign interference? Protests in Iran and the authorities’ response
For the tenth consecutive day, protests have continued in several Iranian cities. The demonstrations were sparked primarily by socio-economic problems, most notably the sharp...
Prices for NBT-produced gold bars surge by nearly 40% last year
In 2025, the price of gold bars issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) surged by a record 39.03%, driven by the global...
US power play in Venezuela sends shockwaves through Eurasian energy markets
The United States’ bold move to detain Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and signal a takeover of the country’s oil sector has triggered sharp condemnation...
