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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice
The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.
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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation
In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.
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Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?
In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.
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Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Finland
SOCIETY | 17:20
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President Mirziyoyev backs closer scientific, economic, and political cooperation with EU
POLITICS | 17:17
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Aggregators to pay taxes on behalf of self-employed taxi drivers and couriers earning over 100 million UZS
SOCIETY | 16:40
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Applications for contract-based military service can now be submitted online
SOCIETY | 16:27
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EU announces €12 billion investment package for Central Asia
SOCIETY | 16:25
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Authorities warn gas stations against unjustified fuel price increases
SOCIETY | 16:13
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Sadyr Japarov urges EU investment in Kyrgyz hydropower, rare metals
POLITICS | 16:12
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Uzbekistan proposes long-term roadmap for Central Asia–EU cooperation
POLITICS | 15:58
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Justice Ministry introduces stricter controls on digital money transfers, making sender details mandatory
SOCIETY | 15:57
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President Mirziyoyev warns of security threats, advocates engagement with Afghanistan
POLITICS | 15:56
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“Leapmotor” vehicles to be retested in Uzbekistan with participation of Chinese experts amid certification dispute
SOCIETY | 14:53
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“Diplomacy is the only path forward in resolving the Ukraine crisis” — Shavkat Mirziyoyev
POLITICS | 14:51

12:40 / 28.02.2025
Senator sends inquiry to Preschool and School Education Ministry on child abuse cases in kindergartens
SOCIETY | 12:10 / 28.02.2025
POLITICS | 18:42 / 27.02.2025