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Parliamentary elections to be held in Uzbekistan on 27 OctoberElections to the parliament and local councils in Uzbekistan will be held on 27 October. The election campaign starts from 26 July, the Central election commission announced. |
Very hot weather expected in Uzbekistan in coming days
In the second half of the week, daytime temperatures in Uzbekistan are expected to reach +40…+43 degrees Celsius, with the southern and desert regions experiencing up to +44…+45 degrees.
Nodir Ganiyev appointed Uzbekistan’s ambassador to France
Nodir Ganiev, who previously served as ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sweden, has been appointed as ambassador to France.
New German ambassador arrives in Uzbekistan
Manfred Huterer, previously German ambassador to Belarus, has been appointed as ambassador to Uzbekistan. Foreign minister Bakhtiyor Saidov received him.
Op-ed: End stigma to end AIDS — once and for all
The biggest and most stubborn barrier to ending AIDS is not medical. It’s the persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination and criminalization of HIV transmission and behaviours, writes Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe Central Asia.
Uzbekistan to start producing heat from medical waste
A new joint venture with the American company Sayar has been established to produce alternative heating from medical waste in Uzbekistan. State medical institutions and other organizations will pay for heating at special tariffs.
ACWA Power sells 35% stake in two wind power plants in Uzbekistan
Saudi ACWA Power sold a 35% stake in two wind power plants in Bukhara region of Uzbekistan to China Southern Power Grid International.
Global Windows outage did not affect airports of Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan Airports
The worldwide Windows outage caused by a software error has not affected international airports in Uzbekistan. All of them continued operating normally for arrivals and departures, Uzbekistan Airports company said.
President of Uzbekistan congratulates head of European Commission on re-election
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ursula von der Leyen with her re-election as president of the European Commission, expressing hope for strengthening of relations between Uzbekistan and the EU.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev talks over phone with new president of Iran
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and new president of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian discussed development of Uzbek-Iranian relations, implementation of previously reached agreements and the regional agenda during a phone conversation.
President of Kyrgyzstan to pay state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 18−19 July. Negotiations with president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a number of joint events are planned.
ADB approves $100m loan to Uzbekistan to help improve perinatal care
The Asian Development Bank approved a $100 million concessional loan to Uzbekistan to help improve perinatal health services for pregnant women and newborns.
Thailand officially introduces visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan
Thailand government has officially introduced a 60-day visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan. Previously, they could obtain a 15-day tourist visa on arrival.
BYD Uzbekistan Factory may produce Seagull and E2 EV models
BYD Uzbekistan Factory is testing budget models Seagull и E2 ahead of possible production in the country. The plant currently produces Chazor and Song Plus models.
Body of girl carried away by mudflow in Kyrgyzstan found in Uzbekistan
A powerful mudflow on Sunday destroyed a road and a pedestrian bridges in Andijan region. The body of a girl presumably carried away by water in Osh region of Kyrgyzstan was found in a canal in the same region.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump
President of Uzbekistan strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump and wished him a speedy recovery.
Part of Taras Shevchenko street in Tashkent to become gastronomic street (photos)
Part of Taras Shevchenko street in Tashkent is expected to become a 24/7 operating “gastronomic street” to create “an attractive and vibrant tourist environment”.
Uzbekistan’s housing market is cooling down
Housing sales in Uzbekistan were down by 5.7% in the first six months of 2024. The growth of prices of existing homes slowed down, while rent prices in Tashkent continued dropping.
Reports about change of location of Bukhara tourism center denied
The construction of the Eternal Bukhara tourism center has not been halted, the city administration said in response to reports on social media.
Two high-level deputies disagree on return of death penalty in Uzbekistan
BYD may produce budget models of electric cars in Uzbekistan
Most trains from Tashkent to depart from Southern station during one month
Passenger traffic at Uzbekistan’s airports grows by 36% in first half of 2024
President of Uzbekistan receives head of Chinese parliament
State funding for political parties to be increased in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan bans activities of foreign political parties
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay working visit to Azerbaijan
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Stories of students from Uzbekistan admitted to top US universitiesA number of students from Uzbekistan got accepted to highly selective US universities, including those in the Ivy League. Gazeta.uz talked to some of them about their path to success and aspirations. We also reviewed the list of Uzbekistan’s students admitted to US universities in the past years.
23 June 19:54
“Integration is actually answer to all problems Central Asia is facing,” European Commission spokesperson saysLead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano noted the political significance of the upcoming EU-Central Asia summit on the higher level. He reminded the EU’s respect for CA’s free choice of partners, calling the regional integration an answer to all problems it is facing.
20 June 17:01
Raising women’s income could pull over 700,000 people out of poverty, World Bank reportsIf women participated equally with men in economic activities, national income in Uzbekistan would increase by 29%. This finding comes from a country gender assessment conducted by the World Bank with the assistance of the UK government.
19 June 09:18
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Parliamentary elections to be held in Uzbekistan on 27 OctoberElections to the parliament and local councils in Uzbekistan will be held on 27 October. The election campaign starts from 26 July, the Central election commission announced.
Yesterday, 13:02
Nodir Ganiyev appointed Uzbekistan’s ambassador to FranceNodir Ganiev, who previously served as ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sweden, has been appointed as ambassador to France.
24 July 21:45
New German ambassador arrives in UzbekistanManfred Huterer, previously German ambassador to Belarus, has been appointed as ambassador to Uzbekistan. Foreign minister Bakhtiyor Saidov received him.
24 July 09:18
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Uzbekistan to get a new tourism brandA new tourism brand will be developed for Uzbekistan. The contest should be completed by October. The current brand has been used since 2013.
23 July 11:57
Uzbekistan to start producing heat from medical wasteA new joint venture with the American company Sayar has been established to produce alternative heating from medical waste in Uzbekistan. State medical institutions and other organizations will pay for heating at special tariffs.
23 July 10:52
ACWA Power sells 35% stake in two wind power plants in UzbekistanSaudi ACWA Power sold a 35% stake in two wind power plants in Bukhara region of Uzbekistan to China Southern Power Grid International.
22 July 23:33
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Very hot weather expected in Uzbekistan in coming daysIn the second half of the week, daytime temperatures in Uzbekistan are expected to reach +40…+43 degrees Celsius, with the southern and desert regions experiencing up to +44…+45 degrees.
25 July 14:14
Op-ed: End stigma to end AIDS — once and for allThe biggest and most stubborn barrier to ending AIDS is not medical. It’s the persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination and criminalization of HIV transmission and behaviours, writes Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe Central Asia.
24 July 09:12
Global Windows outage did not affect airports of Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan AirportsThe worldwide Windows outage caused by a software error has not affected international airports in Uzbekistan. All of them continued operating normally for arrivals and departures, Uzbekistan Airports company said.
19 July 23:00
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Movie about Jadidis wins Best Educational Film award at Independent Film Festival in CannesThe documentary exploring the history of Jadidism “Dreamers” won the Best Educational Film category at the Independent Film Festival in Cannes.
19 June 12:39
UNESCO includes two Uzbekistan nominations in Memory of World Register“Turkiston Album (1871−1872)” and “Images of Khorazm Oasis by Khudoybergan Devonov (1879−1937)” have been nominated by Uzbekistan and included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
10 May 16:47
Largest suzani captures spotlight at “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” exhibition in RigaThe exhibition “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” opened at Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, featuring an 8-meter piece crafted over 3.5 years by Tashkent embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva and her 15 colleagues, showcasing the meticulous process of suzani creation from sketch to completion.
12 March 09:47
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Third Bukhara Night Race to be held on 24 AugustThe international Bukhara Night Race will be held on 24 August. More than 1,600 athletes from 20 countries took part last year. This year, the number of participants is expected to double.
10 July 15:16
Uzbekistan Olympic team uniform unveiled (photos)The uniform of Uzbekistan’s Olympic team was presented in Tashkent at a ceremony attended by the prime minister and the Senate chairperson. Like the 2020 Olympic uniform, it was developed by the 7Saber brand.
3 July 18:06
President visits cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, meets with youthPresident of Uzbekistan met with the youth at the newly opened cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, launched last December at a cost of 30 billion soums. The arena is capable of hosting international competitions in boxing, wrestling, basketball, table tennis, chess, and other sports.
9 April 17:22
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Freedom House: Democracy Score in Central Asia continues to declineDemocratic performance in Central Europe and Central Asia continues to decline, with the war in Ukraine and other conflicts having hastened geopolitical shifts in the region, Freedom House reports. Uzbekistan’s democracy level is rated at 1.18 out of 7 points.
16 April 20:53
Uzbekistan ranks 106th in Human Development IndexUzbekistan has dropped one position to 106th out of 193 in the latest UN Human Development Index. The country remains categorized among those with high HDI.
15 March 18:14
U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and KyrgyzstanThe U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against several companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for supplying goods to Russia evading restrictions.
26 February 20:32
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