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Baku to host WUF13: shaping the future of sustainable urbanization

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is set to host the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) from May 17 to 22, 2026....

Former Press Secretary of Emomali Rahmon Sent a Letter to the President Requesting Support for Media Workers

Zafar Sayidzoda believes it is necessary to establish a Media Support Fund, which should operate in the interests of all media — both state and private.

Religious organizations in Tajikistan donate more than 11.2 million somoni to charity

In 2025, religious organizations in Tajikistan provided more than 11.22 million somoni in charitable assistance, according to a press release from the Committee for...

Dushanbe–Chanak highway temporarily closed due to avalanches

The Dushanbe–Chanak highway, connecting Dushanbe to Uzbekistan, has been temporarily closed following a series of snow avalanches in Varzob district, the local branch of...

Giving children “compound” names is not prohibited in Tajikistan — Language Committee

Giving children so-called “two-root” or “three-root” names is not prohibited in Tajikistan, Chairman of the Committee on Language and Terminology Sakhidod Rahmatullozoda told reporters...

More than 1,200 people fined last year for violating the law on traditions and rituals

In 2025, courts in Tajikistan fined 1,268 citizens, including three public officials, for violating the law on regulating traditions, celebrations, and rituals.  The total...

Tajikistan’s health ministry debunks fake reports about “doctors” spreading dangerous disease

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSSP) has denied reports circulating on WhatsApp about an alleged “group of...

Over 600 Tajik students expelled from Russian universities – Tajikistan’s Ministry of Education

In 2025, more than 600 Tajik students were expelled from universities in Russia. This was announced by Ms. Lutfiya Abdulkholiqzoda, the Deputy Minister of...

9,000 Tajik children return from Russia after struggling to access education

In 2025, approximately 9,000 Tajik children who had been studying in schools across Russia returned to Tajikistan due to difficulties in continuing their education...

WHO assesses Nipah virus spread risk as low, no travel restrictions recommended

The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the risk of the Nipah virus spreading as low and does not recommend imposing travel or trade...

Tajikistan reportedly resolves teacher shortage, education ministry reports significant increase in educators

The Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan has announced that the shortage of teachers in the country’s schools has been fully addressed. According...

Tajikistan’s education budget to increase to 14 billion somonis in 2026

In 2026, Tajikistan’s government spending on education will rise to 14 billion somonis, marking a 25.4% increase compared to 2025 and a 5.5-fold increase...
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