Category: Global development

03
NOV
09:12
7-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan was felt in Uzbekistan
Global development

7-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan was felt in Uzbekistan

On November 3rd, an earthquake occurred in the territory of Afghanistan at 01:29 AM. The earthquake magnitude was 7 at the epicenter (in the city of Samangan).

29
OCT
10:13
UNESCO's new Director-General will officially take office in Samarkand
Global development

UNESCO's new Director-General will officially take office in Samarkand

This morning, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, along with other conference participants arrived in Samarkand on the “Paris – Samarkand” charter flight to attend the 43rd ses...

24
OCT
12:07
Saida Mirziyoyeva congratulated the winners of the "Zakovat-Gambit" chess tournament
Global development

Saida Mirziyoyeva congratulated the winners of the "Zakovat-Gambit" chess tournament

Head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva congratulated the winners of the "Zakovat-Gambit" chess competition.

24
OCT
10:26
A total of 24,1 billion sum has been paid as rewards to individuals who reported tax violations
Global development

A total of 24,1 billion sum has been paid as rewards to individuals who reported tax violations

In January-September 2025, 82,857 requests regarding tax violations were received through the “Tax Partner” system of the “Tax” mobile app, according to the Tax Committee.

20
OCT
18:38
Companies with foreign investment have increased by 1,8 fold over the last 5 years
Global development

Companies with foreign investment have increased by 1,8 fold over the last 5 years

By October 1, 2025, a total of 17,188 foreign-invested enterprises were working in Uzbekistan.

16
OCT
10:53
Uzbek and Old Uzbek languages will be taught at Oxford University
Global development

Uzbek and Old Uzbek languages will be taught at Oxford University

Uzbek and Old Uzbek languages will now be taught at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford University.

13
OCT
10:09
In Japan, the Uzbekistan pavilion won the highest award in its category
Global development

In Japan, the Uzbekistan pavilion won the highest award in its category

The Uzbekistan pavilion won the highest award in its category with the gold medal in the nomination “Best exposure of the Theme” at the EXPO world exhibition held in Osaka, Japan.

11
OCT
09:55
Six unaccompanied children in Russia were returned to Uzbekistan
Global development

Six unaccompanied children in Russia were returned to Uzbekistan

With the assistance of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan six children who were left without parental care in Saint Petersburg were brought back to the homeland.

10
OCT
06:55
“Green Initiatives” of youth will be supported
Global development

“Green Initiatives” of youth will be supported

By the Government Decree (No. 631, dated October 8,2025), the Regulation 'On the Fund for Support of 'Green Initiatives' under the Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekista...

02
OCT
11:45
The President of Kyrgyzstan proposed to introduce the death penalty for crimes against children and women
Global development

The President of Kyrgyzstan proposed to introduce the death penalty for crimes against children and women

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has proposed amendments to the country's legislation and the return of the death penalty for violent crimes against children and women.

02
OCT
09:50
The procedure for issuing a foreign travel passport to readmitted individuals in exceptional cases has been established
Global development

The procedure for issuing a foreign travel passport to readmitted individuals in exceptional cases has been established

The Instruction on Issuing a Biometric Foreign Travel Passport in Exceptional Cases to Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan Readmitted from Foreign States was registered with the...

19
SEP
09:41
Uzbekistan Reaches Agreements with Three More Countries on WTO Accession
Global development

Uzbekistan Reaches Agreements with Three More Countries on WTO Accession

Uzbekistan has reached agreements with three more countries — Argentina, Australia, and Honduras — on its path to joining the World Trade Organization (WTO).