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Uzbek Actress Yodgora Ziyomukhamedova Dies at 74
Uzbek actress Yodgora Ziyomukhamedova, known for her theatre, film and dubbing work, has died at the age of 74.
Two Tashkent Theaters to Perform at Perm Festival
Two Tashkent theaters will participate in the Second International Perm Phantasmagoria Theatre Festival, held in Perm from 1 to 7 October.
Astana to Host AI Film Festival With US$2 Million Fund
The Astana AI Film Festival will run from 1 to 3 October with 8,067 entries from 125 countries and a US$2 million …
French Embassy to Hold Culture Month in Bukhara
Bukhara will host a month of French culture from 2 to 31 October 2026, featuring exhibitions, concerts, dance shows and film screenings.
Baysun Skullcap Granted Geographical Indication Status
The Baysun skullcap, a traditional embroidered headwear from Surkhandarya, has been registered as a geographical indication in Uzbekistan.
Saida Mirziyoyeva Proposes Reforming Uzbekfilm
Saida Mirziyoyeva called for turning Uzbekfilm into a national brand and a core centre of the country's modern film industry during a …
Kadyrov and Heritage Agency Clash Over Babur House
Alisher Kadyrov and Uzbekistan’s Heritage Agency have disagreed over the preservation of a historic house in central Tashkent.
Tashkent Hosts International Tasanno Festival
Tashkent hosted the international Tasanno festival of national cuisine and cultures, bringing together representatives of more than 10 countries.
Yunus Rajabi House Museum to Temporarily Close
The Yunus Rajabi House Museum will close from 14 September 2026 to 30 May 2027 for inventory, restoration and modernization.
Ancient Burial Site Discovered in Samarkand Region
Human remains, bronze bracelets, ornaments and beads have been found at an ancient burial site in Payariq District of Uzbekistan’s Samarkand Region.