Mirziyoyev receives Russian delegation led by Kiriyenko: nuclear power plant and digital cooperation discussed

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Talks between Mirziyoyev and Kiriyenko in Tashkent on April 15, 2026

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 15 received a delegation of the Russian Federation led by First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia Sergey Kiriyenko. During the meeting, the sides reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level and further deepening of strategic partnership and alliance between the… Read More »

Transferring fines to another driver: from April 1 car owners can notify the Road Safety Service

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Transferring fines to another driver in Uzbekistan: how to notify the Road Safety Service from April 1, 2026. Image with traffic flow and a camera on a Tashkent street generated by AI

From April 1, 2026, a new procedure for transferring responsibility for traffic violations has been introduced in Uzbekistan. A vehicle owner can now officially report that another person was driving the car, and fines will be issued to the actual driver. The changes were approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 125 dated March 30,… Read More »

Russia and Uzbekistan target $30 billion trade turnover amid progress in nuclear energy

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Abdulla Aripov and Mikhail Mishustin at a meeting in Moscow on April 13, 2026

Russia and Uzbekistan intend to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030, prioritizing projects in nuclear energy and industrial cooperation. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov met in Moscow on Monday at the sixth meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of heads of government. During the talks,… Read More »

Trial in the case of “Comrade Aziz”: case returned to prosecutor amid pressure on the press

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A supporter of Aziz Khakimov displays USSR symbolism on April 9, 2026

Today, another hearing in the case of blogger Aziz Hakimov (Comrade Aziz) took place at the Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court of Tashkent. The proceedings, held behind closed doors, were marked by an important procedural decision and aggressive behavior by the defendant’s “support group” toward an independent journalist. Court decision: correcting errors Following today’s hearing, the… Read More »

Environmental segregation: Tashkent accelerates city zoning and introduces “car-free days”

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Preliminary map of Tashkent’s environmental zoning (screenshot from a 2024 presentation). The official division of the city is expected to be completed by the end of 2026

Authorities in Uzbekistan are moving to the active phase of implementing the large-scale “Clean Air” project, which by the end of 2026 is intended to turn the capital into a zone of strict environmental regulation. According to Presidential Decree No. PF-46 signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tashkent will be officially divided into “red,” “yellow,” and “green”… Read More »

The trial of blogger Aziz Hakimov begins in Tashkent; defense alleges document forgery

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Supporters of blogger Aziz Hakimov outside the courthouse in Tashkent before the preliminary hearing, April 6, 2026

Preliminary hearings in the criminal case against blogger Aziz Hakimov, known online under the pseudonym “Comrade Aziz,” were held in Tashkent on Monday. The defense accused law enforcement agencies of falsifying documents, while a group of the blogger’s supporters obstructed the work of an independent journalist outside the courthouse. Procedural “forgery” Lawyer Sergey Mayorov said… Read More »

Vehicle registration certificates in Uzbekistan set to 5-year validity

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Uzbekistan has introduced a fixed validity period for vehicle registration certificates: now strictly 5 years. AI-generated imag

The official channel of the Road Safety Service under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan reported the introduction of a validity period for vehicle registration certificates, clarifying how the new rule will be applied amid differing interpretations circulating on social media. According to the agency, earlier information about a supposed “restriction of the vehicle… Read More »