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Uzagroinspection proposes new administrative fines in Uzbekistan
Uzagroinspection has proposed new administrative fines for obstructing inspections and failing to comply with requirements on farm stocks and machinery.
Japan to provide up to ¥358m for JDS scholarships in Uzbekistan
Japan will provide Uzbekistan with up to ¥358 million in grants for the JDS scholarship program to train young Uzbek government officials.
Alisher Kadyrov calls for death penalty for child abusers
Uzbekistan’s Milliy Tiklanish leader Alisher Kadyrov has called for the death penalty for especially serious crimes, including sexual violence against children.
Samarkand Human Rights Forum holds high-level session in Tashkent
The Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum held a high-level session in Tashkent on the international human rights system and global challenges.
What will change in Uzbekistan from 1 October 2026
Uzbekistan will introduce changes from 1 October 2026 affecting businesses, customs, agriculture, securities, construction and digital services.
WB Taxi launches service in Namangan
WB Taxi has started operating in Namangan, initially covering the city’s central and Davlatabad districts with plans to expand its service area.
Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum opens in Tashkent
The Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum opened in Tashkent with more than 200 participants discussing human dignity, equality and sustainable development.
Uzbek, American communities hold hashар in Seattle
Uzbek community members and Americans held a joint hashar in Seattle’s Tashkent Park, cleaning and improving the park before sharing plov.
Tashkent, Kazakhstan discuss jobs and household incomes
Tashkent and Kazakhstan discussed employment, household incomes and poverty reduction, including mahalla-level support and small business development.
Uzbekistan uncovers cyber fraud network in Bukhara
Uzbekistan has uncovered a cyber fraud network that used malicious Telegram APK files to access victims’ banking data and SMS codes.