Interpol issues notice for former head of Uzmetkombinat Dilshod Akhmedov

A wanted notice for Uzbek citizen Dilshod Akhmedov, who previously headed the Uzbek Metallurgical Plant, has been published on the Interpol website. The notice states that he is accused under Article 167, Part 3 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code — “Larceny by Embezzlement.” Interpol issues notice for Dilshod Akhmedov According to the published data, the person… Read More »

Lesson 41. Souvenirs in Uzbek (suvenirlar) with audio

Which souvenirs are called “suvenirlar” in Uzbek and how are they pronounced correctly? In this lesson, you will learn the names of the most popular gifts from Uzbekistan: from mugs and tubeteikas to T-shirts, key rings, and plush teddy bears. Everything comes with audio from native speakers, practice, and exercises. Souvenirs in Uzbek are also… Read More »

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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 »