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24
DEC
15:33
Tasks on full utilization of Surkhandarya region’s potential defined
Politics

Tasks on full utilization of Surkhandarya region’s potential defined

On December 24, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the issues of socio-economic development, jobs creation and poverty reduction in Surkhandarya region.

24
DEC
14:12
Some Tashkent roads are to be closed from December 25"
Tourism

Some Tashkent roads are to be closed from December 25"

Starting from December 25, 2025, New Year events will be held on the 24/7 gastronomic tourism street in the Sergeli district of Tashkent. Due to the celebrations, traffic will be r...

24
DEC
13:46
A special edition of the program "Chefs on Wheels" about Samarkand was released on the Russian Channel One
Tourism

A special edition of the program "Chefs on Wheels" about Samarkand was released on the Russian Channel One

The Russian TV channel Channel One has shown a special edition of the popular program Cooks on Wheels, dedicated to Samarkand.

24
DEC
12:56
The famous Bukhara pilaf "Sofi Oshi" has received the status of a geographical indication
Culture & Arts

The famous Bukhara pilaf "Sofi Oshi" has received the status of a geographical indication

Now the unique name and traditional cooking technology of Sofi Oshi are officially protected by law. The decision of the Ministry of Justice secures the exclusive right to this cul...

24
DEC
12:41
Additional Afrosiab trains will be launched between Tashkent and Bukhara on December 30 and 31
Transport

Additional Afrosiab trains will be launched between Tashkent and Bukhara on December 30 and 31

On the eve of the New Year holidays, Temiryo'lekspress JSC will organize additional Afrosiab flights on the Tashkent - Bukhara route on December 30 and 31.

24
DEC
12:06
The services market in Uzbekistan grew by 14.6 %
In focus

The services market in Uzbekistan grew by 14.6 %

According to the National Statistics Committee, the volume of market services provided in Uzbekistan in January-November 2025 amounted to 916 trillion soums (taking into account th...

24
DEC
11:49
Pomegranates, quinces and persimmons have been exported from Uzbekistan to the UK for the first time
Agriculture

Pomegranates, quinces and persimmons have been exported from Uzbekistan to the UK for the first time

Pomegranates, quinces and persimmons were exported for the first time as part of the next batch of agricultural products of Uzbekistan delivered to the UK.

24
DEC
11:37
People dead and hurt after explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home
Events

People dead and hurt after explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home

At least two people were killed following a natural gas explosion at the Silver Lake nursing home in Pennsylvania, USA.

24
DEC
11:28
Will there be extra days off for the New Year holidays?
In focus

Will there be extra days off for the New Year holidays?

The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Employment has announced that it submitted proposals to designate additional non-working days and move rest days during the official holiday...

24
DEC
11:05
Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover exceeds $72 billion
Business

Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover exceeds $72 billion

In January–November 2025, Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover reached $72.8 billion.

24
DEC
11:01
Technical issues might be the cause of the plane crash in Turkey
Events

Technical issues might be the cause of the plane crash in Turkey

The crash of the plane carrying Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army Ali al-Haddad, in Turkey may have been caused by a technical failure, said Walid al-Lafi State Minister of...

24
DEC
10:32
Uzbekistan and Iraq discuss expansion of trade, economic and industrial cooperation
Business

Uzbekistan and Iraq discuss expansion of trade, economic and industrial cooperation

As part of his working visit to the Republic of Iraq, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Shohrukh Gulamov held a series of bilateral meetings with the leadership of key...