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10:16
Starting in 2026, the Young Entrepreneurs Championship will be held annually in Uzbekistan to support youth business and startup projects
Business

Starting in 2026, the Young Entrepreneurs Championship will be held annually in Uzbekistan to support youth business and startup projects

The Presidential Decree "On measures to implement a comprehensive ecosystem of startup support" was adopted (No. PP–59 dated 02/11/2026).

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FEB
09:38
Uzbekistan to launch annual contest of innovative ideas with a prize fund of 10 billion soums
Business

Uzbekistan to launch annual contest of innovative ideas with a prize fund of 10 billion soums

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures to introduce a comprehensive ecosystem of startup support" (No. PP–59 dated 02/11/2026) was adopted.

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FEB
09:26
Medet Nazarov has completed his performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Sports

Medet Nazarov has completed his performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Uzbek alpine skier Medet Nazarov has completed his participation in the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The athlete competed in the discipline of slalom. During the second star...

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FEB
09:09
The Senate discussed the development of cooperation with UNFPA in the field of demography and gender policy
International cooperation

The Senate discussed the development of cooperation with UNFPA in the field of demography and gender policy

The Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Tanzila Narbayeva, held a meeting with the head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) office in Uzbekistan, Nigina Abbaszade.

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FEB
08:49
The President of Uzbekistan to pay a working visit to the United States of America
Politics

The President of Uzbekistan to pay a working visit to the United States of America

At the invitation of the President of the United States of America Donald Trump, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Washington,...

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FEB
16:46
Reform programs for 2026 and draft State program presented
Politics

Reform programs for 2026 and draft State program presented

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on the draft programs for the most priority reforms and the State Program for implementing the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy in 2026.

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FEB
12:28
Control over fare has been strengthened in Tashkent: more than 11,000 passengers were fined in January
Transport

Control over fare has been strengthened in Tashkent: more than 11,000 passengers were fined in January

The stable operation of the public transport system directly depends on timely income from travel. Paying for a ticket by each passenger contributes to the regularity of bus servic...

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FEB
11:57
Deep sleep heals the heart
Interesting facts

Deep sleep heals the heart

Sensing that something is wrong with the heart, the brain, with the help of immune cells, stimulates the slow phase of sleep, giving the heart the opportunity to recover.

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FEB
11:21
Switzerland is preparing a referendum on the population limit
Events

Switzerland is preparing a referendum on the population limit

It will be held on June 14 at the suggestion of the Swiss People's Party (SNP).

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FEB
11:04
A training course was held during the visit of the OSCE Special Representative
Safety&Sequrity

A training course was held during the visit of the OSCE Special Representative

Law enforcement officials and anti-trafficking specialists in Uzbekistan are taking efforts to counter this problem to a new level. For example, during the official visit of the OS...

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FEB
10:47
The United States intercepted an Iranian tanker
Events

The United States intercepted an Iranian tanker

The ship was trying to violate the quarantine imposed by President Donald Trump, hoping to escape, the Pentagon stressed.

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FEB
09:50
The Chairman of the UNESCO Executive Board expressed his willingness to assist in the implementation of Uzbekistan's initiatives
Culture & Arts

The Chairman of the UNESCO Executive Board expressed his willingness to assist in the implementation of Uzbekistan's initiatives

The Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan to UNESCO held a meeting with the Chairman of the UNESCO Executive Board, Permanent Representative of Qatar to UNESCO Nasser Hamad Hinzab.