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Uzbekistan

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Mirziyoyev to meet electrical engineering industry leaders

Mirziyoyev to meet electrical engineering industry leaders

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit NURA Electric in Tashkent region and meet entrepreneurs and investors in the electrical engineering industry.

Eight Drivers Penalised for Wedding Traffic Violations

Eight Drivers Penalised for Wedding Traffic Violations

Eight drivers were punished in Tashkent region for dangerous driving during wedding celebrations, including zigzagging and deliberately blocking roads.

Uzbekistan to Open Technical College for Rescuers

Uzbekistan to Open Technical College for Rescuers

A new technical college for training rescuers under the Emergency Situations Ministry's Academy will begin operating in the 2027/2028 academic year.

Uzbekistan Proposes New Rules for Public Events

Uzbekistan Proposes New Rules for Public Events

A draft government resolution proposes e-tickets, stricter safety controls and temporary event bans for people who violate public order rules.

Uzbekistan Refines Draft of New Environmental Code

Uzbekistan Refines Draft of New Environmental Code

Uzbekistan is revising a draft Environmental Code to consolidate environmental laws, strengthen nature protection and promote the sustainable use of resources.

Fergana Court Jails Two Over Poisoning of 105 Children

Fergana Court Jails Two Over Poisoning of 105 Children

A Fergana court sentenced Garden Catering Trade's director to four years and its technologist to three and a half years over a mass poisoning case.

Tashkent Driver Fined for Driving Into Oncoming Lane

Tashkent Driver Fined for Driving Into Oncoming Lane

Tashkent Driver Fined for Driving Into Oncoming Lane

Mirziyoyev Says Uzbekistan Health Funding Rises Sevenfold

Mirziyoyev Says Uzbekistan Health Funding Rises Sevenfold

Uzbekistan's healthcare funding reached 49 trillion soums in 2026, seven times higher than in previous years, President Mirziyoyev said.

Tashkent Bus Driver Killed Under His Own Vehicle

Tashkent Bus Driver Killed Under His Own Vehicle

A Tashkent bus driver died after his vehicle began moving on its own while he was outside and he was run over while trying to stop it.

Traffic Restrictions Planned on Shahrisabz Street in Tashkent

Traffic Restrictions Planned on Shahrisabz Street in Tashkent

Traffic on Shahrisabz Street in Tashkent will be restricted on 7–9 November as pipeline installation work is carried out overnight.