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What you can and can't do on a plane: rules for passengers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) compiled data on passenger behavior onboard — from carrying batteries to what to do during an …
Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan felt in Uzbekistan’s Andijan region
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Kyrgyzstan on 1 October, with tremors measuring 2 points recorded in several districts of Uzbekistan’s Andijan region.
Uzbekistan, Slovakia Discuss Military Cooperation Prospects
Uzbekistan and Slovakia discussed military cooperation, including defense industry, military and military education partnerships, in Baku.
Earthquake in Afghanistan Felt in Uzbekistan
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Afghanistan on 1 October, with tremors measuring 2 points recorded in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region.
Mirziyoyev announces new measures to support Uzbek teachers
Uzbekistan will establish the Abdulla Avloni State Prize and expand financial incentives for teachers, kindergarten educators and technical college instructors.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Tashkent
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the 2027 U-20 World Cup and football cooperation.
Uzbekistan child protection bill passes second reading
Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber has approved a bill strengthening protection against violence and penalties for crimes against children in its second reading.
Uzbekistan, Belarus discuss strategic partnership development
Uzbekistan and Belarus discussed expanding strategic partnership and practical cooperation at the third meeting of their interparliamentary commission in Khiva.
Uzbekistan schools to introduce new quality index
Uzbekistan will introduce a new quality index for general secondary schools, with institutions classified based on teaching capacity and performance.
Uzbekistan counts 577,700 teachers at start of academic year
Uzbekistan had 577,700 teachers working in general secondary education at the start of the 2025/2026 academic year, up 2.3% year-on-year.