Category: In focus

03
NOV
10:15
Senate approves law ratifying final border agreement among three states
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Senate approves law ratifying final border agreement among three states

At the 11th plenary session of the Oliy Majlis Senate, the Law on the ratification of the Treaty on determining the junction point of the state borders of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan an...

29
OCT
11:48
New khokim appointed for Namangan City
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New khokim appointed for Namangan City

Ayubkhon Kamalov has been appointed Head of Namangan City.

24
OCT
09:45
The population of Uzbekistan has exceeded 38 million people
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The population of Uzbekistan has exceeded 38 million people

According to the National Statistics Committee, as of October 1, 2025, the permanent population of the Republic of Uzbekistan was 38,069,100 people. This is 713,700 people, or 1.9%...

22
OCT
12:52
Uzbekistan is reforming its emergency protection system with the introduction of AI and digital technologies
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Uzbekistan is reforming its emergency protection system with the introduction of AI and digital technologies

Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 10/20/2025 No. UP-185 "On raising the sphere of reliable protection of the population and territories from emergency sit...

20
OCT
12:57
In Uzbekistan, the names of railway stations will be brought in line with the norms of the state language
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In Uzbekistan, the names of railway stations will be brought in line with the norms of the state language

The names of railway stations, stations and sidings included in the structure of O’zbekiston Temir Yo’llari JSC will be brought into line with the rules of the state language. The...

13
OCT
10:20
Tashkent was included in the list of cities with "potential for development" in the smart cities rating
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Tashkent was included in the list of cities with "potential for development" in the smart cities rating

Tashkent was included in the group of cities with "potential for development" in the new smart cities ranking presented by the Kept consulting company in October 2025. The study co...

08
OCT
14:29
In Uzbekistan, from March 1, 2026, the sale of expired goods with digital labeling will be restricted
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In Uzbekistan, from March 1, 2026, the sale of expired goods with digital labeling will be restricted

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures for effective organization of consumer rights protection" (No. PP–296 dated 06.10.2025) was adopted.

08
OCT
13:45
In Uzbekistan, the number of managerial personnel in the republican executive authorities is being optimized
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In Uzbekistan, the number of managerial personnel in the republican executive authorities is being optimized

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures to optimize the number of managerial staff of republican executive authorities through the widespread introdu...

07
OCT
22:21
Meta company’s office might open in Uzbekistan
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Meta company’s office might open in Uzbekistan

The company Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads might open an office in Uzbekistan.

06
OCT
08:40
An earthquake was felt in Uzbekistan at night, with an epicenter in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake was felt in Uzbekistan at night, with an epicenter in Kyrgyzstan

Last night, on October 6, at 01:29 Tashkent time, an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 occurred at a depth of 10 km in the Jalal-Abad region of the Kyrgyz Republic.

19
SEP
09:09
Uzbekistan ranked 1st in Central Asia in the Global Innovation Index
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Uzbekistan ranked 1st in Central Asia in the Global Innovation Index

In the Global Innovation Index 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Uzbekistan improved its performance by 4 positions and rose to 79th place amo...

18
SEP
09:09
16 people have been granted Uzbek citizenship
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16 people have been granted Uzbek citizenship

According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the petitions of 16 persons for admission to citizenship of the country have been satisfied. Since August 17...