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25
NOV
10:29
Central Asian countries unite to preserve sustainable landscapes and protect big cats
Environment

Central Asian countries unite to preserve sustainable landscapes and protect big cats

A high-level ministerial meeting was held in Samarkand within the framework of the CITES CoP20 conference on the topic: "Central Asia's commitment to the conservation of snow leopa...

24
NOV
16:47
The official opening of CITES CoP20 took place in Samarkand
Environment

The official opening of CITES CoP20 took place in Samarkand

On November 24, the official opening ceremony of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Co...

18
NOV
12:06
The II International Forum "Best Practices of World Criminology" has started in Samarkand
International cooperation

The II International Forum "Best Practices of World Criminology" has started in Samarkand

The two-day II International Forum "Best Practices in World Criminology", organized by the Criminology Research Institute under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of...

14
NOV
11:00
The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference has ended in Samarkand
International cooperation

The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference has ended in Samarkand

On November 13, the final plenary session of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference was held in Samarkand. This session marked the successful conclusion of the largest i...

12
NOV
10:24
Uzbekistan has been elected Chairman of the 25th General Assembly of the States Parties to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention
Culture & Arts

Uzbekistan has been elected Chairman of the 25th General Assembly of the States Parties to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention

On November 11, 2025, at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, representatives of the participating countries of the Convention on the Protection of the W...

12
NOV
10:00
Saida Mirziyoyeva: "Water is one of the most important strategic resources in our country"
In focus

Saida Mirziyoyeva: "Water is one of the most important strategic resources in our country"

At the Samarkand Congress Center, the head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, discussed issues of rational use of water resources and the introduc...

12
NOV
09:00
A children's library will open in Samarkand
Culture & Arts

A children's library will open in Samarkand

The head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, got acquainted with the concept of the future Children's Library, which will appear in Samarkand.

05
NOV
11:50
The UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand declared December 15 the World Day of Turkic Languages
Culture & Arts

The UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand declared December 15 the World Day of Turkic Languages

On November 3, at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in the city, the organization's member countries unanimously approved the initiative to proclaim the World Day o...

04
NOV
09:51
Kazakh airline opens direct flights between Astana and Samarkand
Transport

Kazakh airline opens direct flights between Astana and Samarkand

The Kazakh airline Qazaq Air has announced the launch of direct scheduled flights on the Astana - Samarkand - Astana route, which will begin operating on November 7 this year.

21
OCT
09:26
Entry to Samarkand will be restricted for two weeks due to the UNESCO Forum
Transport

Entry to Samarkand will be restricted for two weeks due to the UNESCO Forum

In connection with the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, the entrance roads to Samarkand will be closed from October 30 to November 14, the Ministry of Internal Affair...

17
OCT
08:45
Samarkand hosts the 21st meeting of the heads of security and intelligence agencies of the CIS countries
Safety&Sequrity

Samarkand hosts the 21st meeting of the heads of security and intelligence agencies of the CIS countries

On October 17, 2025, the 21st meeting of the Meeting of Heads of Security Agencies and Intelligence Services of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States begins i...

19
SEP
08:50
A branch of Italy's Tuscia University will open in Samarkand
Education

A branch of Italy's Tuscia University will open in Samarkand

The official opening ceremony of the Tuscia University branch in Samarkand is scheduled for September 30, and classes at the new educational institution will begin in January next...