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Chegara Canal Dries Up in Uzbekistan National Park
The Chegara Canal in Zarafshan National Nature Park has lost its permanent water flow, threatening a water source for local wildlife.
Uzbekistan Proposes Fees for Prison Visits and Calls
A draft regulation proposes fees for long-term prison visits, remote video calls and telephone conversations, with exemptions for certain groups.
Passenger Bus Catches Fire in Tashkent’s Shaykhantakhur District
A passenger bus operated by Bus Depot No. 7 caught fire on Laylitugon Street in Tashkent. No injuries were reported.
Uzbek MPs Review Prisoners’ Rights to Family Visits
Uzbekistan's lawmakers reviewed prisoners’ access to family visits, parcels, video calls and telephone communication during inspections in two regions.
Violations of Child Transport Rules Found in Navoi Region
Authorities in Navoi Region reported cases of children being transported in overcrowded Damas vehicles and other breaches of safety rules.
Uzbek Woman Wanted for Fraud Arrested and Returned from Türkiye
A woman suspected of defrauding Uzbek citizens under the pretext of joint business ventures has been detained in Türkiye and returned to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan and World Bank Discuss Expanding Employment
Uzbekistan and the World Bank are preparing a joint project to develop vocational skills and improve job opportunities for vulnerable groups.
Uzbekistan Studies Dubai's Smart City Security Technologies
An Uzbek delegation visited Dubai to study digital public safety and urban management systems ahead of a planned pilot project in Tashkent.
Russia Awards More Than 1.5 Million Rubles to Eight Uzbeks
Russian courts have ordered employers to pay eight Uzbek citizens 1.52 million rubles in unpaid wages and compensation in October 2026.
Tashkent Region Arrests Suspect in Loan Receipt Fraud Case
A 48-year-old man has been detained in Tashkent Region over alleged large-scale fraud involving loan receipts with inflated debt amounts.