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Tashkent Renovates 1.6-Km Gulsaroy Street
Tashkent has renovated 1.6-km Gulsaroy Street, turning it into a modern tourist and gastronomic area with improved public amenities.
Uzbekistan Condemns Drone Attack Attempt Toward Mecca
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry condemned an attempted drone attack toward Mecca and called for restraint, respect for international law and regional stability.
Namangan Teacher Accused of Hitting First-Grader
A working group has been formed in Namangan region to investigate a teacher accused of physically assaulting a first-grade student during a …
Uzbekistan Detains Organizers of Illegal Umrah Trips
Two people have been detained in Uzbekistan for allegedly taking money to organize unauthorized Umrah pilgrimage trips to Saudi Arabia.
Uzbekistan to Introduce Turkish Qualification Assessment System
Uzbekistan will introduce a qualification assessment and certification system with Türkiye’s MYK to align professional qualifications with international standards.
Bukhara Customs Seize Nicotine Worth Soums 2.1 Billion
Bukhara customs officers have stopped an attempt to illegally import 70 kg of liquid nicotine valued at 2.1 billion soums into Uzbekistan.
Bakhtiyor Saidov Meets Taro Aso in Tokyo
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and Taro Aso discussed strategic partnership, parliamentary dialogue and economic cooperation in Tokyo.
Saida Mirziyoyeva Calls for More Parks in Tashkent
Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva called for more parks and green spaces in Tashkent to improve residents’ quality of life.
Uzbekistan’s Poverty Rate Falls to 3.9%
Uzbekistan’s poverty rate fell from 5.8% to 3.9% in the first eight months of 2026 as authorities expanded employment and income support.
Uzbekistan and Moldova to Step Up Parliamentary Dialogue
Uzbekistan and Moldova discussed stronger interparliamentary cooperation, legislative experience and expanded ties in trade, education, culture and tourism.