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Uzbekistan to host CIS Prosecutors General Council in 2027
Uzbekistan will host the next meeting of the CIS Coordinating Council of Prosecutors General in 2027 following its 36th session in Kazan.
Russia, Uzbekistan prosecutors general discuss cooperation
The prosecutors general of Russia and Uzbekistan discussed law enforcement cooperation, including countering terrorism, corruption and cybercrime.
Uzbekistan named as possible destination for returned migrants
Uzbekistan is among possible third-country destinations for migrants denied asylum and the right to remain in the European Union.
Uzbekistan Senate approves new Constitutional Court law
Uzbekistan’s Senate has approved a new constitutional law aimed at strengthening constitutional rights protection and expanding access to the Constitutional Court.
Uzbekistan seizes large batches of potent medicines
Authorities in Andijan and Ferghana regions have seized 2,591 units of potent medicines and 200 grams of hashish in three operations.
Uzbekistan Senate approves food safety law
Uzbekistan’s Senate has approved a law establishing a unified national food safety system covering the food chain from farm production to consumption.
Uzbekistan Senate approves tougher child protection measures
Uzbekistan’s Senate approved a law strengthening penalties for crimes against children and expanding procedural safeguards for minor victims and witnesses.
Aliyev visits Uzbekistan pavilion at ADEX 2026
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited Uzbekistan’s national pavilion at the ADEX 2026 international defense technology exhibition in Baku.
Uzbekistan to introduce employer-driven dual education at universities
Uzbekistan will introduce employer-ordered dual education at universities from the 2027/2028 academic year, with graduates expected to work for sponsoring companies.
Heavy rains flood yards and basements in Tashkent region
Heavy rains on 1 October flooded yards and basements of some homes in parts of Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region, emergency services said.