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Illegal Umrah travel payments uncovered in two regions
Uzbekistan’s State Security Service has reported two cases of illegal fundraising for Umrah trips in Ferghana and Andijan regions.
Illegal 18th floor demolished at Tashkent residential site
An illegally built 18th floor has been demolished at a residential construction site in Tashkent after rainwater seeped into corridors on the floor below.
Demokrat.uz head and blogger jailed for over 10 years
A Tashkent court has sentenced Demokrat.uz head Fazliddinkhon Mekhmonov and blogger Aziz Goipnazarov to more than 10 years in prison over an alleged US$50,000 extortion case.
Uzbekistan agrees child protection priorities ahead of global conference
Uzbekistan has agreed on national priorities and commitments to protect children from violence ahead of a global ministerial conference in Manila.
Illegal alcohol production facility uncovered in Nukus district
Authorities uncovered an illegal alcohol production facility in Nukus district, seizing counterfeit excise stamps, 237 litres of alcohol and unsafe products.
Mirziyoyev Proposes Climate Integration Model for Central Asia
Uzbekistan's president has proposed a regional climate integration model based on information sharing, technology cooperation and new financing mechanisms.
Ziroat Mirziyoyeva Backs Global Zero Waste Alliance
Uzbekistan's First Lady Ziroat Mirziyoyeva has backed the creation of a global alliance promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction.
COP31 in Antalya: Why Climate Negotiations Matter for Uzbekistan’s Water and Energy Security
At the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), taking place in Türkiye, world leaders are discussing ways to accelerate the energy transition, expand climate finance, and …
Uzbekistan’s first lady visits national pavilion at COP31
Ziroat Mirziyoyeva visited Uzbekistan’s national pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, where she learned about environmental projects and the country’s ecological education programmes.
Uzbekistan proposes professional standard for education quality staff
Uzbekistan has published a draft professional standard defining the duties, qualifications and experience required of education quality assurance specialists.