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Uzbekistan uncovers 13.9 billion soum embezzlement in Tashkent Region
An investigation in Nurafshon found that 13.9 billion soums were embezzled during the construction of wastewater treatment facilities, according to Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor General’s Department.
Uzbekistan says Amudarya water flow remains stable
Uzbekistan’s Water Management Ministry says the Amudarya continues to flow despite seasonal declines in water levels and discharge at some monitoring stations.
Odilkhon Ismoilov released from custody after appeal ruling
Uzbekistan’s Namangan Regional Court suspended the eight-year prison sentence of former Tashkent imam-khatib Odilkhon Ismoilov, releasing him in the courtroom.
Schoolboy killed in crash involving mother’s car in Surkhandarya
A 10th-grade student was killed and another teenager injured when a Cobalt driven by the student crashed into a streetlight pole in Surkhandarya Region.
Uzbekistan builds its first children’s hospice with mobile care
Uzbekistan is developing its first children’s hospice alongside a mobile palliative care service, which has identified more than 300 children in Samarkand Region who need support.
Uzbekistan sets priorities for improving education quality
Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Erkinjon Turdimov has outlined priorities for improving preschool and school education and strengthening teachers’ professional skills.
Doniyor Kadyrov appointed acting governor of Syrdarya Region
Uzbekistan’s president has appointed Doniyor Kadyrov as acting governor of Syrdarya Region, replacing Erkinjon Turdimov, who became deputy prime minister and education minister.
Botir Kudratkhodjaev appointed Uzbekistan’s defence minister
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has appointed Botir Kudratkhodjaev as defence minister after his candidacy was approved by the Legislative Chamber.
Serbian company plans to hire over 300 Uzbek workers in 2027
Serbia’s Sherpa d.o.o. plans to recruit more than 300 specialists from Uzbekistan for construction and related jobs in 2027, with selection and training to follow.
Syrdarya Region administration denies reports of meeting on acting governor
Syrdarya Region’s administration has denied reports that Uzbekistan’s prime minister held a meeting on 12 October at which an acting regional governor was appointed.