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Car-Free Day to be held in Tashkent on March 29
27 March 2024, 18:39

Car-Free Day to be held in Tashkent on March 29

Ecology Ministry announced a Car-Free-Day in Tashkent on Friday, March 29. Earlier, a presidential decree instructed all government employees, including heads of state bodies, to commute to work using public transportation on this day.

Over 160 Uzbekistan citizens denied entry to Turkey, 54 face entry ban, says Agency for External Labor Migration
27 March 2024, 14:33

Over 160 Uzbekistan citizens denied entry to Turkey, 54 face entry ban, says Agency for External Labor Migration

Agency for External Labor Migration reported on increased security measures at Istanbul airport, primarily targeting foreigners aged 20−35, and issued warnings to Uzbekistan citizens about inspections. In January-February, 163 local citizens were denied entry to Turkey, with 54 having previous bans.

Uzbekistan asks citizens in Russia to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded areas
27 March 2024, 13:00

Uzbekistan asks citizens in Russia to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded areas

Agency for External Labor Migration has recommended Uzbekistan citizens residing in Russia to constantly carry their documents with them and to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded places. The agency noted there is no urgent need to return home.

Mosaics on buildings in Uzbekistan recognized as cultural heritage, but not universally
26 March 2024, 22:59

Mosaics on buildings in Uzbekistan recognized as cultural heritage, but not universally

Government of Uzbekistan included about 160 mosaic panels on buildings in Tashkent and other cities and districts to the national list of tangible cultural heritage. Many of these mosaics have been destroyed or painted in the previous years, some are obscured by advertising banners.

President of Uzbekistan attends iftar in Namangan (photo, video)
25 March 2024, 22:19

President of Uzbekistan attends iftar in Namangan (photo, video)

Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended iftar in Namangan. In his address, the president wished for global peace and stability, and for Uzbekistan to steadfastly follow “the right path predetermined by our faith” and embracing modernity alongside. Photos and video attached.

Tashkent launches Air Tashkent: city’s new air quality monitoring portal
20 March 2024, 11:49

Tashkent launches Air Tashkent: city’s new air quality monitoring portal

Air quality in Tashkent can now be monitored on Air Tashkent portal. The department of digital development under the hokimiyat installed 10 air quality monitoring stations, with 30 more planned ahead. The website also shows registered fire, location of heating centers and other data.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agree to install transboundary water meters
19 March 2024, 18:31

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agree to install transboundary water meters

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan plan to install water meters for measuring cross-border water consumption, enabling bilateral online data exchange. Previously, similar gauging stations were installed along the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border for the same purpose.

Defense Ministry of Uzbekistan denies dislodging Afghan military helicopter
18 March 2024, 18:47

Defense Ministry of Uzbekistan denies dislodging Afghan military helicopter

Defense Ministry of Uzbekistan refuted a circulating social media post claiming that an Afghan military helicopter was dislodged on the border between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. “These reports are unfounded,” stated the Defense Ministry.

Population census in Uzbekistan is now scheduled for 2025−2026
17 March 2024, 11:14

Population census in Uzbekistan is now scheduled for 2025−2026

Population census in Uzbekistan is now scheduled for 2025−2026. Initially planned for 2022, it was postponed due to the pandemic. The results are expected to be published in 2027. Additionally, the Statistics Agency will start preparations for the agricultural census.

Liability for illegal drone usage softened in Uzbekistan
16 March 2024, 11:45

Liability for illegal drone usage softened in Uzbekistan

President of Uzbekistan signed changes to laws softening liability for violation of the ban on drone import and use. First-time violators will now be fined and not sent to jail. Adjustments are part of efforts to attract more tourists (there were cases of prosecution of tourists).

Photos: Smog covers Tashkent
15 March 2024, 10:15

Photos: Smog covers Tashkent

Tashkent residents observed thick smog this morning. The capital city of Uzbekistan ranked high in global air pollution once again, according to IQAir. Despite plans for an air pollution warning system to start on March 1, no information regarding its launch has been released yet.

Uzbekistan’s minister of digital technologies comments on Internet connectivity and computer accessibility in schools
13 March 2024, 17:21

Uzbekistan’s minister of digital technologies comments on Internet connectivity and computer accessibility in schools

Nearly all schools across Uzbekistan are equipped with fiber-optic and radio-relay lines for Internet connectivity. However, the provision of computers hinges on budget allocations, Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov stated.

Gas explosion in Fergana injures three Indian citizens
12 March 2024, 18:24

Gas explosion in Fergana injures three Indian citizens

A gas explosion in a private residence in Fergana injured three young Indian citizens. They are students at Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health.

Uzbekistan embarks on month of Ramadan. Photo report
11 March 2024, 10:04

Uzbekistan embarks on month of Ramadan. Photo report

From March 10, mosques across Uzbekistan began the evening taraweeh prayer for Ramadan. Gazeta.uz correspondent Evgeny Sorochin prepared a photo report from Ohun Guzar mosque, one of Tashkent’s oldest mosques built in 1850.

Court orders 1 billion soums each for families of children killed by medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol
26 February 2024, 16:51

Court orders 1 billion soums each for families of children killed by medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol

In Tashkent, a court has ordered that the defendants must pay 75.6 billion soums in moral damages to the families of 68 deceased and 16 injured children poisoned by the medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol. Additionally, the court has mandated to reimburse the state for the Quramax bribe amount.

Cars below Euro-5 standard to be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus and regional centers
22 February 2024, 22:57 1

Cars below Euro-5 standard to be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus and regional centers

Operation of cars below Euro-5 standards will be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus, and regional centers until 2030, as per the decree issued by the president of Uzbekistan.

Three Indian nationals are dead and dozens injured at construction site in Tashkent region
21 February 2024, 12:10

Three Indian nationals are dead and dozens injured at construction site in Tashkent region

Criminal case launched over the deaths of three Indian nationals resulting from the collapse of an iron structure at the construction site of a copper processing plant at Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex in Tashkent region.

Women in Uzbekistan will now have right to drive buses and heavy vehicles
14 February 2024, 15:22

Women in Uzbekistan will now have right to drive buses and heavy vehicles

Clause preventing women from driving buses and heavy vehicles was removed from the Cabinet of Ministers' decree on public transportation driver training. The changes stem from a year-long effort by a joint UNDP and Ministry of Transport team working on the Rustaveli Street reconstruction project.

Statement of Journalism University rector causes reaction from Russian MFA
14 February 2024, 15:14

Statement of Journalism University rector causes reaction from Russian MFA

Journalism University Rector Sherzodkhon Qudratkhoja said Uzbekistan residents who do not know Uzbek language should decide if they are “occupants” or “idiots”. He replied to criticism from Russian politicians. Russian state agency ceased ties with him. Russia’s MFA summoned Uzbekistan’s ambassador.

International Union for Conservation of Nature opens representative office in Uzbekistan
13 February 2024, 11:06

International Union for Conservation of Nature opens representative office in Uzbekistan

International Union for Conservation of Nature opened a representative office at Green University, a new Central Asian university of environmental studies and climate change in Uzbekistan. IUCN Director General Gretel Aguilar participated in the opening ceremony of the office and university.


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