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Tashkent renames Burjar Street as Beijing Street

Tashkent renames Burjar Street as Beijing Street

Tashkent’s Yakkasaray district has renamed Burjar Street as Beijing Street following a decision by the district Council of People’s Deputies.

Court proceedings in Sanjar Karimov case continueCourt proceedings in Sanjar Karimov case continueCourt proceedings in Sanjar Karimov case continue

Court proceedings in Sanjar Karimov case continueCourt proceedings in Sanjar Karimov case continueCourt proceedings in Sanjar Karimov case continue

The Tashkent City Court said reports that Sanjar Karimov, known as Real Sanjik, was released from the courtroom are untrue.

Tashkent police shut down illegal online gambling platform

Tashkent police shut down illegal online gambling platform

Uzbekistan’s Interior Ministry detained 11 members of a group accused of operating an illegal online gambling platform and handling US$4 million.

Uzbek court rules on Li L9, BYD Song traffic accident

Uzbek court rules on Li L9, BYD Song traffic accident

A Tashkent court fined the Li L9 driver 6.18 million soums over violations in a widely discussed crash involving a BYD Song.

Uzbekistan’s president outlines education reform priorities

Uzbekistan’s president outlines education reform priorities

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on school textbooks, dual education at universities and a Chinese university branch in Khiva.

Samarkand forum discusses national human rights mechanisms

Samarkand forum discusses national human rights mechanisms

The Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum discussed national mechanisms for implementing human rights obligations and monitoring compliance.

2.6 kg of hashish seized in Ferghana, Namangan regions

2.6 kg of hashish seized in Ferghana, Namangan regions

Law enforcement agencies seized 2.643 kg of a substance identified as hashish in three incidents in Ferghana and Namangan regions.

Saida Mirziyoyeva meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi

Saida Mirziyoyeva meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi

Saida Mirziyoyeva met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss economic cooperation and artificial intelligence.

Uzbekistan to host UN Crime Congress in 2031

Uzbekistan to host UN Crime Congress in 2031

Uzbekistan will host the 16th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in 2031 following support from participating countries.

Child dies after insecticide poisoning at kindergarten in Akhangaran

Child dies after insecticide poisoning at kindergarten in Akhangaran

A child died in hospital two days after drinking an insecticide at a state kindergarten in Akhangaran, Tashkent Region.