Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Digitizes Hunting Permits Under New Senate Law
Uzbekistan's Senate approved hunting reform legislation shifting permits to e-platforms, introducing online land auctions, and tightening wildlife quota management.
Uzbekistan Senate Passes Sweeping Anti-Corruption Law
Uzbekistan's Senate approved landmark anti-corruption legislation banning parole for bribery convicts and reclassifying fraud by officials as a grave felony.
US Deports 24 Uzbek Nationals in June Immigration Flight
The US Embassy confirmed a June 11 deportation flight returning 24 Uzbek nationals lacking legal status, praising Tashkent's cooperation in …
Live Python Seized at Uzbekistan Border in CITES Bust
Uzbek customs officers intercepted a live tiger python hidden in carry-on luggage at the Navoi border post, triggering a CITES …
Uzbekistan Official Arrested in $50K Land Bribery Sting
A Gulistan city official was caught red-handed accepting bribes totaling $20K cash and a car to illegally allocate state land …
Tax Holidays, 40 Billion Soums for a Fund, and a Deepfake Detection Platform: Uzbekistan Proposes Sweeping Media Support Reform
Uzbekistan's authorities have put out for public consultation a draft presidential decree representing the most comprehensive package of state support …
Central Asian States Sign Statement on Mountain Ecosystems
Central Asian countries signed a joint statement in Samarkand to strengthen coordinated efforts to protect mountain ecosystems and biodiversity.
Kazakh Senate Approves Border Regime Deal With Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan’s Senate has ratified an agreement with Uzbekistan establishing a legal framework for managing the shared state border and cross-border …
Tashkent Police Confirm Shooting During High-Speed Chase
Tashkent police said an armed intervention was used to stop a fleeing driver after a dangerous car chase and multiple …
Uzbekistan Registers Chust Pilaf as Geographical Indication
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice has officially registered “Chust pilaf” as a geographical indication, protecting its traditional recipe and origin.