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Tashkent Police Shut Down Two Illegal Call Centres
Police in Tashkent detained 72 people at two illegal call centres linked to online fraud and unlawful financial operations involving US$576,000 in crypto assets.
Tashkent Upgrades 66.55 Km of Banks Along Five Canals
Tashkent is improving the banks of five canals, building walking paths and recreation areas while removing unauthorised structures from protected zones.
Uzbekistan Finds Opium and Heroin Hidden in Car Parts
Uzbek authorities seized opium and heroin concealed in car parts in Surkhandarya region and detained two men in a drug smuggling investigation.
Uzbekistan Sentences Former Judges in Court Interference Case
A Tashkent regional court sentenced a former deputy court chairman and three ex-judges over misconduct and interference in judicial proceedings.
Two Men Jailed for Three Days Over Insults in Tashkent
A Tashkent court sentenced two men to three days of administrative arrest for insulting a young man after a dispute on the metro.
Uzbekistan Police Uncover 11 Cases of Online Fraud
Police in Tashkent region detained an 18-year-old suspect over 11 online fraud cases involving losses estimated at 10.6 million soums.
Uzbekistan repatriates stroke patient from France
A 32-year-old Uzbek citizen who suffered a stroke in France was flown from Paris to Tashkent on a special medical flight under medical supervision.
Tashkent reports 354 meningococcal cases and 24 deaths
Tashkent recorded 354 meningococcal infections and 24 deaths in the first nine months of 2026, mostly among children under 14.
Uzbekistan Among First Countries to Join COP31's BRIDGE Climate Investment Platform as Türkiye Commits US$3 Million
Uzbekistan is among the first five countries participating in the COP31 Climate Implementation Bridge (BRIDGE) initiative, which aims to turn national climate commitments into investment-ready projects.
IT Park Uzbekistan showcases tech sector at Romanian expo
IT Park Uzbekistan presented the country's technology sector at GoTech World 2026 in Bucharest and held talks with four Romanian companies.