Uzbekistan Hot News

28 May 23:17

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in Samarkand for official visit.

At the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Samarkand on May 28 for an official visit..

28 May 19:38

Senate approves tougher penalties for disobeying police and National Guard.

At the latest plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, senators approved a law introducing amendments to several articles of the Code of Administrative Responsibility..

28 May 18:25

40 micro hydropower plants to be built in Tashkent region.

A total of 6.59 hectares of land have been allocated to the Ministry of Energy for permanent use..

28 May 17:48

Uzbek President visits Imam Bukhari Complex

On 28 May, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Samarkand and visited the mausoleum of Imam Bukhari, where verses from the Quran were recited.

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Afrosiyob high-speed train unaffected by fire — only auxiliary locomotive caught fire

On Wednesday evening, a video circulated on social media purportedly showing a fire involving the Afrosiyob high-speed electric train.

28 May 17:31

Uzbekistan sees 5-fold growth in university enrollment since 2015.

As of the beginning of the 2024/2025 academic year, the total number of students enrolled in higher education institutions across Uzbekistan has reached 1,432,800, according to the National Statistics Committee..

28 May 17:13

Government proposes higher penalties for throwing trash from cars.

Amendments to the legislation are part of a broader concept aimed at enhancing environmental awareness..

28 May 15:44

ADB supports Uzbekistan’s push for smarter water management.

On May 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed progress on efforts to expand access to drinking water and sanitation services across the country, according to the presidential press service..

28 May 15:43

Uzbekistan, WIPO to strengthen IP sector with new strategy and joint training program

Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and WIPO Director General Daren Tang discussed deepening cooperation to strengthen Uzbekistan’s intellectual property sector, including specialist training, a joint master’s program, and initiatives in green innovation and agricultural IP protection.

28 May 15:15

Tashkent hosts 3rd annual scientific and technical conference of young specialists "Smart and Young by Saneg"

The third annual scientific and technical conference for young specialists, Smart and Young by Saneg, was held at the Tashkent headquarters of Saneg.

28 May 14:56

Uzbekistan concludes TexVET career project aimed at developing youth career guidance system

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, in partnership with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, have concluded the implementation of the TexVET Career project — a key component of GIZ’s initiative to support the reform of the vocational education system in the country. The project was executed by the consulting firm Integration Consulting Group.

28 May 14:28

Uzbekistan’s public debt surpasses US$42 billion

As of 1 April 2025, the total volume of Uzbekistan’s public debt reached US$42.4 billion, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

28 May 13:28

Uzbekistan tightens customs control amid spike in jewelry smuggling attempts.

According to the State Customs Committee (SCC), several dozen attempts to illegally transport jewelry were thwarted at the Tashkent International Airport customs post since the beginning of the year..

28 May 13:23

Uzbekistan ranks 60th among the world’s most peaceful countries

Kazakhstan slightly outpaced Uzbekistan by ranking 59th in the Global Peace Index, followed by Tajikistan at 72nd, Kyrgyzstan at 78th, and Turkmenistan at 83rd in the regional standings.

28 May 12:36

Senate reviews draft law on enhancing tax and budget legislation, recommends revisions

At its plenary session, the Senate of Uzbekistan reviewed the draft Law “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Connection with the Improvement of Tax and Budget Legislation.”

28 May 12:30

Senate approves law strengthening legal safeguards and procedural enforcement measures

At its seventh plenary session, the Senate of Uzbekistan reviewed and approved the Law “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Connection with the Improvement of the Institution of Coercive Measures in Criminal Procedure.”

28 May 12:09

Uzbekistan, Japan launch joint study to decarbonize power sector with hydrogen, advanced technologies

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a two-year joint study on decarbonizing Uzbekistan’s power sector, focusing on stable energy sources, hydrogen co-firing, and clean technology upgrades, with support from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

28 May 11:30

Senate approves law to improve tax and business legislation

At its seventh plenary session, the Senate of Uzbekistan reviewed and approved the Law “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aimed at Improving Legal Relations in the Tax and Business Spheres.”

28 May 11:21

Youth environmental campaign “Train to the Aral Sea”: A contribution to the region’s sustainable future

From 28 to 31 May 2025, Uzbekistan is hosting a large-scale youth environmental campaign titled “Train to the Aral Sea.”

28 May 10:58

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