On July 24, the fourth court hearing was held in Tashkent in the case of blogger Aziz Hakimov (Comrade Aziz), who is charged with war propaganda, defamation, insult, and incitement of ethnic hatred. Details of the proceedings remain unknown because the trial is being conducted behind closed doors. However, beyond Uzbekistan, the case has already …
In recent days, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense has reported on several military training activities conducted at the Nukus and Termez training grounds, as well as in the Termez garrison. According to the ministry, regular field training exercises were held at the Nukus training ground of the Northwestern Military District. Service members carried out combat training …
An open court hearing has begun at the Jizzakh City Criminal Court in the case of blogger Sirojiddin Adilov, head of the company Sirojiddin Media LLC. According to official information from the judicial authorities of Jizzakh Region, the first hearing in the case took place on July 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The case is …
Namazgoh Mosque, together with the Tashkent Islamic Institute of which it is a part, is located on Hazrati Imam (Holy Imam) Square in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. History of Namazgoh Mosque Namazgoh Mosque was built much later than the structures erected in the 16th century, such as the Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Barak-Khan Madrasah, and …
Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov announced personnel changes in the State Security Service of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Under presidential decrees, Rustam Mirzayevich Jurayev was appointed chairman of the service and awarded the special rank of Lieutenant General. At the same time, Alisher Abrorovich Usmanov has been relieved of his duties as …
Another hearing in the case of blogger Aziz Hakimov (Comrade Aziz), who is charged under several articles of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, was held on July 17 at the Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court in Tashkent. As before, the proceedings are being conducted behind closed doors. After the hearing, defense lawyer Sergey Mayorov declined to disclose details …
Starting July 15, a temporary speed restriction is being introduced on the above-ground lines of the Tashkent Metro. The measure is due to unusually high temperatures that have caused rail temperatures to exceed the regulatory threshold of 55°C. According to the State Unitary Enterprise “Toshkent Metropoliteni,” train speeds on above-ground sections will be reduced from …
Uzbekistan’s authorities have begun preparing a large-scale pension reform that could reshape not only how future pensions are built for millions of citizens, but also the structure of the country’s financial market. During a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on July 14, officials discussed far more than another increase in pension payments or a technical …
On July 13, 2026, the Yakkasaray District Criminal Court of Tashkent, presided over by Judge Bakhodir Kayumov, delivered its verdict in the case against the leadership of the environmental organization Indigo. The organization’s head, 53-year-old Pavel Volkov, was released from custody directly in the courtroom. The trial, which began on June 5, ended with sentences …
Uzbekistan is seeking to transform itself into one of Central Asia’s leading education hubs. Proposals presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev envision the creation of an International University Town in Tashkent, the attraction of leading foreign universities, and the expansion of programs that allow students to study according to international standards. If implemented, the initiatives could …