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 »

Digital breakthrough: How the new personal data reform opens Uzbekistan’s market to Apple and Google Pay

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The President of Uzbekistan has signed a personal data law removing barriers for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law that fundamentally changes the rules of the game in Uzbekistan’s digital sector (the full text of the signed law in Uzbek is attached below). The new version of Article 27¹ of the Law “On Personal Data” eliminates legal conflicts that for years blocked the entry of the world’s… Read More »

Lesson 38. Exercises on the plural form in Uzbek

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Exercises on the plural form in the Uzbek language — Lesson 38

In this lesson of our Uzbek language self-study course, we practice forming the plural of nouns. You will learn how to correctly use Uzbek plural forms, reinforce the rule through questions and dialogues, and improve your listening and speaking skills in Uzbek. The lesson includes exercises with pictures, matching tasks, and revision of previously learned… Read More »

Putin–Mirziyoyev call marks shift to active phase of nuclear plant construction in Uzbekistan

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Concrete pouring at nuclear power plant construction site in Uzbekistan on March 24, 2026

The presidents of Russia and Uzbekistan on Tuesday formally launched the main stage of construction of Central Asia’s first nuclear power plant, cementing Moscow’s role as a key energy partner in the region amid the Kremlin’s ongoing isolation in the West. During a phone call, Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted the start of concrete… Read More »