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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 Railways introduces train speed restrictions amid scorching summer temperatures
SOCIETY | 12:17
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Uzbeks in Iran and Israel urged to stay vigilant, avoid high-risk areas
SOCIETY | 12:01
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President Mirziyoyev arrives in Astana for Central Asia–China summit
POLITICS | 11:59
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Up to 50 flights a week: Uzbekistan and Oman deepen aviation cooperation
SOCIETY | 07:46
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Qobil Dusov receives 5-year sentence for online defamation and false reporting
POLITICS | 18:26 / 16.06.2025
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U.S. considers travel ban expansion to 36 more countries, including Kyrgyzstan
SOCIETY | 16:34 / 16.06.2025
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“Traffic cameras should help reduce jams and accidents, not just issue fines” – President Mirziyoyev
SOCIETY | 16:22 / 16.06.2025
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Uzbekistan’s MFA recommends caution, urges citizens to heed embassy warnings in Iran and Israel
SOCIETY | 16:13 / 16.06.2025
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President slams land sales to developers at the expense of public spaces, orders restoration of green areas misused for construction
SOCIETY | 15:52 / 16.06.2025
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“Fix it or step down”: President Mirziyoyev gives officials two weeks to resolve gas supply crisis
POLITICS | 14:33 / 16.06.2025
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Kashkadarya tax official and accomplice nabbed with $3,000 bribes
SOCIETY | 14:06 / 16.06.2025
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Buy now, pay more: Hidden costs of installment plans raise concerns in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:42 / 16.06.2025

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


Hidden passages and robust design: Unveiling Tashkent Metro’s secrets and safety as a potential shelter
SOCIETY | 20:33 / 21.04.2025


“I chose to study in Abu Dhabi for its safety” – NYUAD’s full scholarship winner Mukhlisa Mamatova
SOCIETY | 20:06 / 11.04.2025


Strategic partnership, transport corridors, critical minerals and more – Samarkand summit highlights
POLITICS | 19:10 / 09.04.2025
