Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Uzbekistan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has been recorded in Afghanistan. The tremors struck on 25 February 2026, at 16:12:09 local time, with the hypocenter at a …
Former Hokim of Sharaf-Rashidov District Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery and Abuse of Power
The Zaamin District Criminal Court has concluded proceedings against former Hokim of Sharaf-Rashidov District Makhmud Kholbutayev and one of his …
Personnel Appointments Made at the Tashkent Region Hokimiyat
New appointments to key administrative positions have been made at the Tashkent Region Hokimiyat, the regional administration's press service has …
Fire Safety Reform Bill Passed in First Reading in Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber
A bill aimed at improving the fire safety system has been passed in its first reading by the Legislative Chamber …
Bank Employee Detained in Tashkent Region for Attempted US$110,000 Bribe
An employee of one of the leading commercial banks in the Tashkent region has been detained for attempting to solicit …
Deputies Back Electronic System for Issuing Hunting Permits and Recording Hunting Activity
At a session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, deputies considered a bill in its second reading aimed …
MPs Back Re-election of Feruza Eshmatova as Human Rights Ombudsman
Deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis unanimously re-elected Feruza Eshmatova to the post of Human Rights Commissioner …
St. Petersburg Governor Presents Khairullo Ibodullayev with the "For Valor in Rescue" Award
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov presented janitor Khairullo Ibodullayev with the distinguished "For Valor in Rescue" decoration, recognizing the courage …
Uzbek Citizen Placed Under US Sanctions
The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Uzbek national Azidzhan Mamashoyev, whom Washington considers a participant in …
Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister Holds Meetings with Ambassadors of Oman, Qatar and Jordan
On 23–24 February, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhromjon Aloev held separate meetings with Ambassador of the …