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The tightening of legislation in the Russian Federation did not significantly affect the number of migrants who entered the country. But there are fewer Tajiks
10:25, august 19Author: Asia-Plus In the first half of 2025, the number of Tajik citizens arriving in Russia decreased by about 150,000 people. In the first half of 2025, a total of 5.48 million citizens of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan,...

Tourist arrivals to Azerbaijan decreased by nearly 2%
In January–July of this year, 1,477.9 thousand foreigners and people without citizenship from 182 countries of the world visited Azerbaijan, the State Statistics Committee told APA-Economics. According to the information, this is a decrease of 1.7...

Tourism drives Structural Transformation: UN Tourism
Hosted by UN Tourism, the side event “Tourism: Driving Economic Diversification and Inclusion in LLDCs,” brought together government representatives, UN agencies, and bilateral development actors to explore how sustainable and rural tourism can...

Shiraz emerges as key health tourism hub
TEHRAN – Shiraz, one of Iran’s main cultural and tourism destinations, has become a leading center for regional medical tourism, local and national officials said. The city offers advanced healthcare facilities, specialist medical teams, and...

Football match held between Iran, Tajikistan to boost tourism
TEHRAN-Deputy head of Tehran Tourism Department gave news of holding a football match between Iranian art stars and Tajik art stars with the aim of attracting tourists. The match took place on Sunday, August 17, at the Pas Stadium in Tehran. This...

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan agree to coordinate energy systems for upcoming winter
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to coordinate the operation of their energy systems for the upcoming winter, following a high-level meeting in Guliston, Sughd region, according to Asia-Plus, citing the energy ministries of both countries....

Tajik bloggers tour Tehran
TEHRAN— A number of bloggers from Tajikistan have been invited to Iran by the private sector to boost tourism between Iran and Tajikistan, said the deputy head of Tehran Tourism Department. Reza Hemmati added that the measure is in line with...

Teachers in several districts of Tajikistan complained about incomplete payment of salaries and vacation pay
08:40, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Earlier, the Ministry of Education and Science promised to pay the debts to teachers by the end of July. At a press conference on July 28, the country's Ministry of Education confirmed the complaints of some teachers...

The AFC-2 Champions League draw brought Istiqlol and Al-Nasr together again. Ronaldo is expected in Tajikistan again
10:20, todayAuthor: Alexey Korchagin, especially for Asia-Plus But will he come to the republic? The draw for the group stage of the second AFC Champions League of the 2025/26 season once again brought Tajikistan's champions together with one of...

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have agreed on the operation of energy systems for the coming winter
10:31, todayAuthor: Sayfiddin Karaev, Asia-Plus The heads of the Energy Ministries of the two countries visited the Tajik Sea. The Ministers of Energy of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed the coordination of energy systems in the upcoming winter...

Tourism expo in October: Tajik official extends invitation to PM’s coordinator
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Tajikistan, led by Major General Nazirzoda Savzaali, Head of the Agency for the Provision of Special Property under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, arrived here to explore avenues of bilateral...
Pakistan, Tajikistan explore new horizons in trade and tourism
Published on: August 17, 2025 1:12 AM Pakistan and Tajikistan signaled a fresh chapter in their bilateral relations as a high-level Tajik delegation, led by Major General Nazirzoda Savzaali, Head of the Agency for the Provision of Special Property...

Tajikistan and Flanders Explore Closer Ties in Industry, Tourism, and Trade
A delegation from the Belgian region of Flanders is currently visiting Dushanbe for official meetings aimed at expanding cooperation with Tajikistan. The visit, which began on August 11 at the invitation of the Dushanbe city authorities, will...
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo travel to India for FC Goa vs Al-Nassr showdown? Here’s what a clause in his contract states
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will face India’s FC Goa in AFC Champions League Two 2025. However, there are questions over Ronaldo’s availability in the historic clash, especially in the away leg that will be played in Goa, India. Cristiano...

Switzerland to Help Tajikistan Promote Tourism Globally
A meeting in Geneva has set the stage for closer cooperation between Tajikistan and leading Swiss tourism organizations to promote its tourism potential internationally. Expanding Tajikistan’s global presence Deputy Chairman of the Tajik Tourism...

Tajikistan invited Flanders business to Dushanbe Invest 2025
14:07, todayAuthor: Sayfiddin Karaev, Asia-Plus The parties are negotiating cooperation in the fields of industry, artificial intelligence, tourism and trade. Tajikistan and the Belgian province of Flanders are negotiating cooperation in the light...

Swiss travel companies to attract tourists to Tajikistan
08:00, todayAuthor: Sayfiddin Karaev, Asia-Plus The parties outlined plans for the organization of promotional events, in particular, the presentation of tourist routes of Tajikistan in the Swiss market. Tajikistan has established cooperation with...

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Travel To India? Al Nassr & FC Goa Drawn In Same Group Of AFC Champions League 2 Group Stage
Will Cristiano Ronaldo make his maiden trip to India? the question hasnow gained traction after his club Al Nassr was drawn in the same group as Indian Super League side FC Goa. Besides Al Nassr, the Gaurs (FC Goa) will face Iraq's Al Zawraa and...

Dushanbe brings together global investors: how can Tajikistan attract them?
From October 14 to 16, one of the main events of the year will be held in Dushanbe – the Dushanbe Invest-2025 investment forum, which may very well open new paths for the Tajik economy. In an exclusive interview with Asia-Plus, the Chairman of the...

Tajikistan And Flanders Explore New Avenues For Trade, Science And Tourism
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, August 12. A delegation from the Government of Flanders, Kingdom of Belgium, touched down in Dushanbe on August 11 for a five-day visit, looking to strike while the iron is hot and broaden their...