News Uzbekistan: In Uzbekistan's Karakalpakstan, Trial Over Deadly Unrest Makes A 'Hero' Of Its Intended Villain
Deadly unrest in an autonomous region of Uzbekistan last year was sparked by a government-led constitutional overhaul and suppressed by the military. Observers of a trial concerning these events note that neither officials nor servicemen were held to account for their roles in the bloodshed.
News Uzbekistan: Karakalpak Protests Reflect the Shattered Promise of Mirziyoyev’s ‘New Uzbekistan’
2022 has been a challenging year for the Central Asian autocracies. Apart from figuring out what to do with a Taliban-led government in neighboring Afghanistan or maintaining neutrality on the ...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan coach Srečko Katanec resigns citing health issue with team close to 2026 World Cup place
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — With Uzbekistan close to qualifying for the men’s World Cup for the first time, national-team coach Srečko Katanec resigned Wednesday citing health reasons. The Uzbek ...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan Restricts Access To Several Social Media Sites
Uzbekistan’s communications regulator has restricted access to several social media websites for violating personal data laws. O'zkomnazorat announced the restrictions on July 2 without mentioning ...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan Unblocks Twitter, TikTok Still Restricted
The blocking and unblocking of certain social media platforms over the last year stems from a data localization law signed in January 2021. On August 1, Uzbekistan’s Information and Mass Media Agency ...
News Uzbekistan: Prioritizing Social Stability Over Democratic Reforms: Uzbekistan Announces New Development Programs
Uzbekistan’s new national development programs prioritize socio-economic developments over democratic reforms.
News Uzbekistan: ‘Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion’ exhibition opens at MIA
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) and in partnership with Visit Qata...
News Uzbekistan: Qatar Museums to Present Uzbekistan: Heritage in motion in September
Qatar Museums (QM) will open Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion, a landmark exhibition organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in partnership with the Art ...
News Uzbekistan: World Media Gather at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan to Tell the Story of Islam's Legacy in a New Way
Up to 300 media representatives from 50 countries gather in Tashkent and Samarkand today for the start of the International Media Forum "Islamic Civilization: New Look - New Discoveries," organized by the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan.
News Uzbekistan: UiTM Expands International Ties Through Malaysia-Uzbekistan Collaboration
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), through its Malaysian Academy of SME and Entrepreneurship Development (MASMED), is expanding its international cooperation network through the Malaysia-Uzbekistan ...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports
Uzbekistan's gross domestic product (GDP) exceeded €133bn in 2025, placing the country among the world's 60 largest economies, according to estimates from the International Monetary Fund, cited by ...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s economy may be overheating, warns central bank
By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent Uzbekistan’s economy may be overheating, according to a warning delivered by the country’s central bank. Central Asia’s second largest economy raced ahead with growth of 8.5% in the first half of this year, bubbling along on strong consumer demand and rising government spending. Urging a little more use of the brakes,...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan: Take Action on Rights Abuses Raised at UN Review
(Geneva) – The Uzbekistan government should urgently act on recommendations made on November 8, 2023, during its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of its human rights record at the UN Human ...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan's Saida Mirziyoeva Gains New Powers, Fueling Succession Questions
A new law expanding the powers of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration has further elevated Saida Mirziyoeva, the president’s daughter, within the country’s political hierarchy. It gives her a role in the Security Council and has fueled fresh speculation about Uzbekistan’s eventual succession.
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan targets 620MN kWh annual output from small hydropower by 2030
By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent Uzbekistan plans to increase the capacity of micro and small hydropower plants to 204.8MW by 2030, according to the presidential press service. The plants are expected to generate 620mn kWh of electricity annually, supply around 350,000 households, save 187mn cubic metres of natural gas and prevent 311,000 tonnes of C...
News Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan Hosts 38th International Olympiad in Informatics, Cementing Role as Central Asia’s Leading IT Hub
Uzbekistan hosted the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent from August 9 to 16, welcoming the global technology community for eight days of high-level algorithmic ...
News Uzbekistan: Ancient and Unique Uzbekistan: Namangan II
Every year, at the end of spring, in the “city of flowers” Namangan, a real flower extravaganza takes place – the Flower Festival which the city is famous for. Namangan Flowers Festival 2021. This ...
News Uzbekistan: Ancient and Unique Uzbekistan: Namangan Region I
The Namangan region is an ancient corner of Uzbekistan, which is confirmed by various archaeological finds and architectural monuments that tell about the primitive way of life of the local population ...
