Society

A23a is done: the legendary giant iceberg has almost disappeared, losing 99% of its area

The giant is "ending the story," rapidly disintegrating in open waters.

Budget travel and service issues: how to make traveling in Tajikistan affordable for Tajik citizens?

The State Committee for Tourism explained why domestic tourism in Tajikistan is more than just an alternative to trips abroad.

German Pharmacy opens first German drugstore in Dushanbe

A new chapter in pharmaceutical services began in the capital with the opening of the country's first branch of the German pharmacy chain, German...

How a Tajik woman became a clinical psychologist in the Netherlands—and dreams of helping her homeland

When Angubin Mahmadrasul moved from Tajikistan to the Netherlands at just nine years old, few could have predicted the remarkable journey ahead.  Today, she...

Tajikistan cancels paid paternity leave, retains unpaid childcare leave for fathers

Tajikistan has officially canceled paid paternity leave for men following the birth of a child, according to the country’s Agency for Social Insurance and...

Tajikistan’s telecom market set for steady growth, expected to reach US$480 million by 2027

Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector is poised for significant growth over the next two years, with average annual revenue increases of 6.75% forecasted through 2027, according...

Tajikistan faces growing threat from dust storms: what can be done?

Over the past three decades, the number of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan has increased tenfold, posing a growing threat to public health, agriculture,...

Dust storms and air pollution on the rise in Dushanbe, World Bank and UN warn

The World Bank’s report Air Quality Management in Central Asia outlines key priorities and proposing solutions to improve air quality through both local initiatives...

Over 65,000 premature deaths in CA were attributed to ambient air pollution in 2021, says WB report

Air pollution has become a silent killer across Central Asia, with more than 65,000 premature deaths recorded in 2021 alone due to diseases linked...

Tajikistan launches Central Asia’s first AI cluster and technopark

Tajikistan has inaugurated Central Asia’s first national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and unveiled the country’s pioneering AI technopark, Area AI.  The official launch ceremony...

Through war and worries: Tajik journalists in Iran and Israel on life, fears, and solidarity

The onset of Israel’s attack on Iran has drastically changed the situation in both countries.  In Iranian cities, for the first time since the...

In the danger zone: UN warns of growing drought risk in Tajikistan and Central Asia

A new UN-backed report has placed Central Asia among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, warning of intensified droughts, glacier loss, and mounting environmental and...
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