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25
DEC
12:45
Natural gas flow obtained from new well in Muynak
Industry

Natural gas flow obtained from new well in Muynak

A significant geological break through has been achieved at the "Muynak" field in Ustyurt, according to the "Uzbekneftegaz" JSC press service. Today, a commercial-scale natural gas...

25
DEC
12:32
Investigation launched after foreigner burns Uzbek sums
Social medium

Investigation launched after foreigner burns Uzbek sums

Videos have been circulating on social media with the caption "Foreigners set Uzbek sums on fire."

25
DEC
10:58
New criteria for accreditation of higher education institutions have been defined in Uzbekistan
Education

New criteria for accreditation of higher education institutions have been defined in Uzbekistan

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan has registered indicators according to the evaluation criteria for the comprehensive state accreditation of higher educational...

25
DEC
09:54
The procedure for leasing agricultural land has been changed in Uzbekistan
Agriculture

The procedure for leasing agricultural land has been changed in Uzbekistan

By Government Decree (No. 815 dated December 23, 2025), amendments and additions were made to Cabinet Resolution No. 709 dated November 24, 2021 "On Approval of Regulatory Legal Ac...

25
DEC
09:53
Uzbekistan welcomes over 10 million tourists in 11 months for the first time
Tourism

Uzbekistan welcomes over 10 million tourists in 11 months for the first time

Between January and November 2025, a total of 10.7 million foreign citizens visited Uzbekistan for tourism purposes. According to the National Statistics Committee, this figure has...

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
12:40
Japanese H3 rocket crashes during satellite launch
Events

Japanese H3 rocket crashes during satellite launch

The mission to put the Michibiki 5 satellite into orbit ended in failure — the second failure of the H3 rocket in seven launches.

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...