Society

Hajj 2026: New Rules and Restrictions Introduced in Saudi Arabia

Entry to Mecca is now only possible with a special permit.

How many veterans of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 are left in Tajikistan?

And how many of them are there in Central Asian countries?

Tajik official claims infectious disease cases surge in the country amid improved diagnostics

Tajikistan has recorded a significant increase in infectious disease cases in the first eight months of this year, with nearly 19,500 infections registered nationwide...

Tajikistan risks missing the 2028 Olympics amid absence from World Boxing

As 125 nations rally around the newly established global boxing body, World Boxing, Tajikistan remains on the sidelines — a move that could jeopardize...

Joint Iran-Tajikistan film premieres in Tehran: “Fish on the Hook” celebrates cultural ties

Iran’s Tehran Times reports that the joint Iranian-Tajikistani film The Fish on the Hook (Tajik: Mohi dar Shast) had its private screening and premiere...

Housing rents in Dushanbe surge by 30% – a regional comparison across Central Asia’s capitals

Housing rental prices in Dushanbe have surged by nearly 30% over the past year, marking a significant shift in the Tajik capital’s real estate...

Tajik authorities explain why jailed journalist was denied surgery outside prison

The Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences (GUIN) at the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan has explained why imprisoned journalist Abdussattor Pirmuhammadzoda...

Polygamy in Central Asia: law vs. reality

Azattyq Asia, a regional department of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) for Central Asia, reports that this summer, Kyrgyzstan was rocked by a heated...

Tajikistan ranks the sixth most polluted country in 2024, according to IQAir Report

Air pollution remains one of the greatest environmental threats to human health.  According to the 2024 World Air Quality Report by the Swiss firm...

Tajikistan wins medal at Central Asian Badminton Championship

The Central Asian Badminton Championship wrapped up in Tashkent, bringing together 97 athletes from seven countries across the region.  Representing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan,...

Several school principals fired after surprise inspections by education minister

Several school heads in Tajikistan have been dismissed following unannounced visits by Minister of Education and Science Rahim Saidzoda, who discovered major shortcomings in...

IMPACT Forum Unites Business, Media, and Tech in Tajikistan’s First Cross-Sector Summit

Tajikistan welcomed a new era of cross-sector dialogue with the launch of the first-ever IMPACT Forum, organized by Asia-Plus. Bringing together over 400 guests...
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