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Prosecutorial misconduct: Woman illegally detained in Almazar district for over 80 days
Despite constitutional guarantees that no one may be detained without legal grounds, a woman suspected of fraud has been held in Almazar district without justification for at least 80 days due to the negligence of the district prosecutor. The Ombudsman, tasked with protecting human rights, has limited its response to forwarding complaints to the investigative authorities.
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Smuggled cars: Uzbekistan’s persistent customs loophole
Despite instructions and recommendations issued by the Customs Committee to all border checkpoints six months ago, the measures have proven ineffective: vehicles purchased under installment plans have once again been illicitly exported and sold abroad.
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“Energy here will be cheaper than in China” — ACWA Power backs wind projects in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan has stated that Uzbekistan is on its way to becoming one of the world’s most competitive producers of green energy.
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Global public debt reaches $102 trillion: Uzbekistan tops growth rates in Central Asia
SOCIETY | 17:59
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Uzbekistan increases gas exports to China
SOCIETY | 17:18
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Gov’t to launch a new program to identify and train next generation of public sector leaders
SOCIETY | 17:01
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Uzbekistan approves new program to employ high school graduates who don’t enroll in university
SOCIETY | 16:36
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Uzbekistan aims to attract $1 billion in venture funding for youth-led startups
SOCIETY | 15:20
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President Mirziyoyev praises youth achievements in language, science, and sports, emphasizes education as top priority
SOCIETY | 13:39
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Uzbekistan may establish transit hub at Pakistan’s Port of Karachi
POLITICS | 13:23
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Overpaid taxes can now be redirected to cover other tax obligations under new law
SOCIETY | 13:21
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Fraud suspect extradited from Istanbul to Tashkent
SOCIETY | 13:00
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Court rejects railway companies' appeal, orders to repay 1.3 billion UZS in fare overcharges for Fergana commuters
SOCIETY | 12:01
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Five shells and a trail of terror: The story behind the 2022 rocket attack in Termez
SOCIETY | 11:39
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Uzbekistan plans to ban cash payments in real estate transactions
SOCIETY | 11:20

Yuksalish movement criticizes water infrastructure; Uzsuvtaminot defends progress
SOCIETY | 17:20 / 20.06.2025


Privatizing green zones: A threat to Uzbekistan’s urban future
SOCIETY | 12:49 / 19.06.2025


How the Israel–Iran conflict reshapes Central Asia's geopolitical landscape
POLITICS | 12:45 / 19.06.2025


Uzbekistan’s potential World Cup revenue: Breaking down the numbers
SPORT | 18:21 / 14.06.2025


“I want to apply my Korean experience in my village” – a young man from Shahrihon reclaims unused farmland
SOCIETY | 18:35 / 26.05.2025


Children falling ill, families in limbo: Boysun residents describe health issues linked to gas leak
SOCIETY | 13:00 / 14.05.2025


Uzbekistan to revise price cap on medicines amid market fluctuations
SOCIETY | 15:37 / 23.04.2025


“I’ll buy my dad a Benz”: 12-year-old whiz from Tashkent masters English through YouTube, dreams big
SOCIETY | 15:11 / 22.04.2025
