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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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Uzbekistan’s permanent population nears 38 million
SOCIETY | 20:08 / 08.07.2025
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Mirziyoyev and Putin discuss further strengthening trade and economic ties
POLITICS | 20:05 / 08.07.2025
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Uzbekistan showcases digital progress and media reform at WSIS+20
SOCIETY | 19:13 / 08.07.2025
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IELTS in Uzbekistan temporarily shifts to computer-only format after suspected answer leaks in paper-based tests
SOCIETY | 19:11 / 08.07.2025
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Parliament passes law on mandatory HIV testing for returning citizens and foreign workers
SOCIETY | 17:02 / 08.07.2025
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Heavy rain may trigger flood risk in mountainous areas of Uzbekistan – Uzhydromet
SOCIETY | 16:02 / 08.07.2025
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Uzbekistan plans to boost precious metals processing to 7 tons, jewelry exports to $300M
SOCIETY | 15:49 / 08.07.2025
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President Mirziyoyev reviews economic progress in Namangan
POLITICS | 15:00 / 08.07.2025
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan submit joint bid to host 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup
SPORT | 14:58 / 08.07.2025
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School placement guaranteed for all children, regardless of residency status – Ministry
SOCIETY | 14:25 / 08.07.2025
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Muhammadali Urinboev joins Royal Antwerp FC
SPORT | 14:23 / 08.07.2025
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Belarusian MTZ launches tractor assembly plant in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:39 / 08.07.2025

“Russia’s colonial past in Central Asia cannot be whitewashed” — Experts reject RF’s ‘shared history’ narrative
POLITICS | 20:20 / 01.07.2025


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
