Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Officials Detained in Qashqadaryo Over US$1,000 Bribe
Kashadarya authorities have opened a criminal case after a local hokim assistant and city specialist were caught accepting a US$1,000 bribe for land privatization.
Uzbekistan Improves Position in 2026 Global Terrorism Index
Uzbekistan advanced to 96th place in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, maintaining a very low threat level while regional neighbors …
Amir Temur Square in Tashkent to Close for Renovation
Tashkent’s Amir Temur Square will be closed from 23 March to 7 April 2026, for landscaping, walkway repairs, irrigation upgrades, …
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan Boost Capital City Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are strengthening ties between Tashkent and Ashgabat, expanding economic, cultural, and investment cooperation.
Car Fire in Bostanlyk District Extinguished Within Minutes
A Nexia 2 caught fire in Uzbekistan’s Bostanlyk district. Emergency crews arrived within minutes and extinguished the blaze, with no …
Uzbek Emergency Services Rescue Man Who Fell from Cliff
In Surkhandarya, Uzbekistan, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations saved a man who fell 25–30 meters from a cliff, …
Uzbekistan Retains 53rd Place in Global Happiness Ranking
Uzbekistan maintained its 53rd position among 147 countries in the World Happiness Report 2026, scoring 6.283 out of 10, reflecting …
US Removes Uzbek Citizen Pilfax from Sanctions List
The US Treasury's OFAC has removed Gilad Pilfax, an Uzbek-Israeli citizen, from the sanctions list previously imposed over alleged high-tech …
Mirziyoyev Visits Cultural Centers Pavilion in Tashkent
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited a pavilion of national cultural centers in Tashkent, highlighting diversity, interethnic harmony, and cultural heritage.
Mirziyoyev Addresses Nation on Navruz and Eid al-Fitr
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the nation on Navruz and Eid al-Fitr, highlighting unity, reforms, youth development, and regional cooperation.