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OCT

16:58

Interesting facts

A village of centenarians was found in Italy: 13.8% of women live to be 100 there Perhaps this is a new "blue zone"

The mountain village of Bolotana on the Italian island of Sardinia may provide scientists with a unique opportunity to uncover the secrets of exceptional longevity. Researchers, whose article was published in the journal...

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OCT

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Safety&Sequrity

Person detained in Tashkent for illegal sale of potent substances

An individual was detained in Tashkent for illegal distribution of potent prescription substances. A criminal case has been opened, and investigative actions are currently underway.

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OCT

13:16

Education

How many higher education students in Uzbekistan are over 40 years old?

According to data from the National Statistics Committee, the total number of students studying in higher education institutions in Uzbekistan reached 1.5 million during the 2025/2026 academic year.

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Healthcare

Childhood Cancer: A System for Fully Covering Treatment Costs Will Be Established

The sixth strategic direction of the National Plan for 2025–2035 on providing medical assistance to children and adolescents with oncological and hematological diseases envisions improving management systems and establis...

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OCT

10:18

Global development

Saida Mirziyoyeva met with the heads of the Presidential Administration and the Secretariat of the President of Turkey

Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with Head of the Secretariat of the President of Turkey Hassan Dogan and Secretary General of the Presidential Admini...

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OCT

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In focus

New appointments have been made in the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan

New appointments have been made in the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Communications Department and the office of the Presidential Adviser on Representative Bodies, non-governmental non-...

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Environment

Weather forecast for October 16

There is no precipitation in the republic this afternoon. The wind is 7-12 m/s. The temperature is 22-27°.

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Agriculture

Two Ancient Canals in Uzbekistan Included in the World Heritage Irrigation Structures List

Uzbekistan's "Dargom" and "Shohrud" canals were recognized as World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) in 2026.

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