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Uzbekistan, China Expand Cooperation in Anthropology
Uzbekistan’s Institute of Anthropology and China’s IVPP have signed a five-year research cooperation agreement covering archaeology, ancient DNA and paleoanthropology.
NUUz, Chinese Universities Expand Education Cooperation
National University of Uzbekistan and Chinese universities have agreed to expand academic cooperation, joint programmes and international student opportunities.
Ancient Altar and Ossuary Found in Kashkadarya
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient altar and ossuary at the Odirmon complex in Kashkadarya, preliminarily dated to the 3rd century BC–3rd century …
Uzbekistan to Introduce Digital Fisherman ID System
Uzbekistan’s Ecology Committee has announced a call for commercial proposals to develop and implement a digital Fisherman ID system with booking, payments …
Tashkent Begins Energy Audits of Apartment Buildings
Tashkent has launched comprehensive energy audits of apartment buildings with World Bank specialists to assess heat losses and energy efficiency.
Bukhara to Restrict Scooters, Rickshaws in Historic Area
Bukhara will ban scooters, rickshaws, bicycles and other vehicles in the city’s historic center from 1 October 2026 under a new hokim …
Four Suspects Detained Over Alleged Drug Lab in Chirchiq
Four people have been detained in Chirchiq, Tashkent Region, on suspicion of organizing a drug laboratory and producing hashish.
Inquiry Launched After Patient’s Condition Worsens at Angren Clinic
An internal inquiry has been launched at a private medical facility in Angren after reports emerged on social media about a patient’s …
Karakalpak Cement Founder Receives Honorary State Title
Karalkalpak Cement founder Anvar Shukurov has been awarded Uzbekistan’s honorary title of Distinguished Inventor and Innovator.
Uzbekistan court begins trial of former Tashkent tax chief
A Tashkent court has begun hearing a criminal case against former city tax chief Yunusjon Nasimjonov and former anti-economic crimes official Alisher …