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22 Oct, 15:40

Cash withdrawals increase in Uzbekistan amid growing economic activity

Over the first nine months of 2024, cash transactions through bank counters and ATMs increased by 68 trillion UZS, representing a 23% rise compared to the same period last year. The surge is largely driven by a 30 trillion UZS increase in ATM cash withdrawals and a 21 trillion UZS rise in cash foreign currency purchases by banks.

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22 Oct, 15:10

Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and Czech Republic ink cooperation agreement in Tashkent

Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský in Tashkent today. During the meeting, the ministers signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the foreign ministries of Uzbekistan and the Czech Republic, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

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22 Oct, 14:40

Russian journalist and two others die from poisoning in Tashkent hotel

Three people, including two Russian nationals and one Uzbek citizen, died from poisoning in a Tashkent hotel on October 20, 2024.

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22 Oct, 14:09

Family of four killed in Samarkand gas explosion

According to preliminary reports, the explosion was caused by a gas leak in the second-floor apartment of a two-story residential building. Unaware of the leak, the homeowner switched on the lights, which triggered the blast.

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22 Oct, 13:39

Senate convenes on Wednesday to discuss reforms in armed forces, tax, and customs codes

Additionally, the Senate will review laws on the activities of the Ombudsman and law enforcement agencies. The ratification of several international agreements is also expected to be on the table for discussion.

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22 Oct, 13:09

Uzbekistan and UNODC strengthen cooperation on drug control and crime prevention

UNODC Regional Representative praised Uzbekistan’s efforts in developing a unified regional stance on Afghanistan.

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22 Oct, 12:40

Uzbekistan forges stronger ties with China in automotive industry

The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Guangzhou, in collaboration with the Guangzhou Automotive Industry Association, recently hosted the Belt and Road Initiative forum to enhance cooperation in the automotive sector and explore new opportunities for the automotive industry in Central Asia.

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22 Oct, 11:59

President Mirziyoyev unveils $50 million grant plan to address desertification and enhance greening efforts

On October 21, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conducted a video conference to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives and outline future priorities within the framework of the national project "Green Space."

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22 Oct, 11:29

Salaries of teachers in Kyrgyzstan outpace wages of teachers in Uzbekistan

The average monthly salary for teachers in Kyrgyzstan reached 3 million 952 thousand UZS, as reported by the country’s Minister of Education and Science, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. Economist Otabek Bakirov highlighted that this amount is higher than the average salary for teachers in Uzbekistan.

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22 Oct, 10:51

Uzbekistan and Egypt discuss strengthening collaboration in key sectors

Bahromjon Aloev, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, held a meeting on October 21 with Egypt’s Ambassador, Tamer Fathi Abdussalam Hammad.

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22 Oct, 10:19

Uzbekistan Airways to launch regular flights between Tashkent and Hangzhou

Uzbekistan Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Tashkent and Hangzhou, starting on November 17. According to the national airline's press service, flights on this route will be operated every Sunday.

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22 Oct, 09:49

Uzbekistan toughens penalties for domestic violence against children

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a new law introducing stricter penalties for domestic violence against children, which could now lead to imprisonment for up to three years. The amendments to the Administrative and Criminal Codes of Uzbekistan are aimed at enhancing the legal framework to protect children from physical abuse within the family.

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22 Oct, 09:17

Several Uzbek airlines return passengers nearly 200 million UZS for service issues

Over the past nine months, the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee received more than 200 complaints related to these problems. One notable case involved a resident of Namangan who purchased first-class tickets from Air Samarqand for a flight to Vietnam. The passenger did not receive the promised additional services and was subsequently refunded 10.1 million UZS.

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22 Oct, 08:24

South Korea plans to build railway terminal in Namangan

A South Korean company, Ecofarm Global Co., is planning to construct a railway terminal in the Namangan region of Uzbekistan, specifically in the Chust district. The $50 million project will include a modern logistics center, cold storage facilities, and a railway terminal for passengers, aimed at boosting the region’s transportation and storage capacity.

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22 Oct, 07:50

Saida Mirziyoyeva discusses with UNFPA representative national health initiatives for women

On October 21, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Nigina Abaszada, head of the UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) office in Uzbekistan. The meeting focused on crucial health issues, including the fight against cervical and breast cancer.

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22 Oct, 07:14

Tashkent ranks among the world's most polluted cities once again

On October 22, Tashkent was listed among the top ten cities with the most polluted air, with levels of PM2.5 particles nearly 10 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limit. This significant air pollution poses a serious health risk to all residents, regardless of age or health condition.

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22 Oct, 06:36

Customs authorities intercept 888 kg of drugs, 34 firearms at borders in nine months

During the reporting period, customs also seized 406,000 units of psychotropic and potent drugs, tobacco products valued at 59 billion UZS, as well as 34 firearms and 1,187 rounds of ammunition.

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21 Oct, 18:09

Foreign journalists take on Uzbek tongue twisters

As Uzbekistan celebrates State Language Day, here is a throwback to a fun challenge where journalists from different countries attempted to pronounce some tricky tongue twisters in Uzbek.

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21 Oct, 16:59

President Mirziyoyev criticizes drainage system in Tashkent, calls for urgent improvements

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the state of Tashkent’s drainage system, particularly after recent heavy rains exposed significant shortcomings. During a video conference focused on the progress of the national "Green Space" initiative, the president emphasized the need for swift and comprehensive improvements to the city's infrastructure.

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21 Oct, 16:29

FM Saidov meets OSCE Election Observation Mission chief, discusses preparations and reforms

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov held a meeting today with Douglas Wake, the head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Election Observation Mission in Uzbekistan.

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