Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Media Report Possible Detention of Former Energy Minister
Media reported that former Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov may have been detained, although authorities have not officially confirmed the information.
Andijan Driver Sentenced After Child Dies in Crash
A court in Uzbekistan's Andijan region sentenced a driver to restricted liberty after a road accident involving 21 children left …
Number of Degree-Holding Researchers Rises in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan had 15,500 researchers with advanced academic degrees as of 1 January 2026, while the number of Doctor of Science …
Central Asian leaders open five-star hotel at Issyk-Kul
The leaders of Central Asia and Azerbaijan attended the opening of the five-star Baku Hotel on the shore of Lake …
Japan deports two Uzbek nationals for immigration violations
Japan deported two Uzbek nationals who had overstayed their short-term visas, the Japanese Embassy in Tashkent said, warning against illegal …
Land fraud scheme foiled in Andijan Region
Uzbek law enforcement detained a suspect in Andijan Region over an alleged US$39,000 scheme involving the promised allocation of state-owned …
Fiscal Policy Institute proposes overhaul of heating subsidy system
A fiscal policy institute in Uzbekistan has proposed replacing universal heating subsidies with targeted social assistance for low-income households.
Uzbekistan uncovers 19 billion soum gas meter fraud
Uzbekistan has launched a criminal investigation after authorities uncovered the embezzlement of 19 billion soums linked to natural gas meter …
Central Asian and Azerbaijani leaders discuss regional cooperation, adopt Cholpon-Ata Declaration
President of Uzbekistan outlines priorities for regional cooperation at the Central Asia–Azerbaijan summit, as leaders adopt the Cholpon-Ata Declaration.
First Ladies of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan Visit Altyn Balalyk Center
First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, alongside the First Ladies of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, visited the Altyn Balalyk rehabilitation center …