Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
President Signs Law Granting Prisoners the Right to Video Calls and Phone Calls
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law introducing amendments and additions to the Criminal Enforcement Code that expand the rights of convicted persons …
Mirziyoyev Sets New KPIs for Ambassadors: Exports, Tourism and Legal Labor Migration
A videoconference meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held to review the performance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Uzbekistan Launches First Stage of Population and Agricultural Census with Online Registration
The first stage of Uzbekistan’s population and agricultural census officially began at 00:00 on 15 January 2026. For the next …
BHAG Digital Opens Office in Tashkent, Offering Plug & Play Digital Solutions for Enterprises
UAE-based technology company BHAG Digital, headquartered in Dubai Internet City, officially announced the launch of its operations in Uzbekistan. For …
Uzbekistan Among the Lowest Alcohol Consumers in the Region
Uzbekistan has confirmed its status as one of the lowest alcohol-consuming countries in the region. According to the 2026 data …
Uzbekistan’s MFA: U.S. Visas for Uzbek Citizens Are Being Issued Normally
Currently, visa applications from Uzbek citizens for travel to the United States are being processed in the normal course, and …
Uzbekistan Deploys Turkish Bayraktar Drones to Guard State Borders
Uzbekistan has begun using Turkish-made Bayraktar strike and reconnaissance drones to secure its state borders, the Chairman of the State …
Flights to Tashkent, Ferghana, and Samarkand Diverted Due to Situation over Iran
Several international flights were forced to alter their routes and return to their departure airports due to the closure of …
2,188 People Killed in Road Accidents in Uzbekistan in 2025 — Ministry of Internal Affairs Data
In 2025, a total of 2,188 people died in road traffic accidents in Uzbekistan, according to the press service of …
President Reviews Plan to Reform Management of Apartment Housing Stock
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining proposals to improve the management system of apartment housing stock and …