Author Archives: Marina Kozlova, Yep.uz

About Marina Kozlova, Yep.uz

Founder and Editor of Yep.uz. 30 years in international journalism (AP, UPI, Interfax, World Politics Review). Born in Tashkent, she lived in Europe for five years and has traveled extensively across Central Asia and the world. Translator, educator, and founder of the "Suhbat" Tashkent Book Club. Amateur chef and connoisseur of home cooking from many countries.

India and Uzbekistan plan to expand Ayurveda cooperation through education and research

India and Uzbekistan are preparing to expand cooperation in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine through education, research, medicinal herbs and healthcare partnerships following a memorandum signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan in August. Featured image: Indian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Smita Pant at the 11th Ayurveda Day event in Tashkent.

Joint military exercises of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan begin in Azerbaijan

The joint military exercise “Power of Unity – 2026” involving servicemen from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan has begun in Azerbaijan. According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense, the exercise started at the Gizilgaya training center in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh Economic Region. The drills involve military units from the defense ministries of the three countries, as well as

Mirziyoyev congratulates Putin on State Duma elections, calling them evidence of “unconditional support” for Russia’s course

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent Vladimir Putin congratulations on the holding of elections to Russia’s State Duma. In the letter, the contents of which were relayed by the president’s press secretary Sherzod Asadov on September 21, Mirziyoyev described the elections as a demonstration of the “high political culture and civic consolidation of Russian society,” while

After IELTS, SAT: Uzbekistan uncovers “bunker” for illegally taking international exam

Uzbekistan has uncovered a scheme involving the illegal acquisition of international SAT certificates, the results of which are used for admission to higher education institutions. According to the State Security Service, a group set up a real “bunker” in a private school building in Tashkent’s Yangihayot district: an IT specialist provided covert access to the

Electric vehicles accounted for more than 70% of passenger car imports into Uzbekistan

According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan imported 65,876 passenger cars worth $920.4 million in January–July 2026. Electric vehicles accounted for the largest share of imports. During the seven-month period, 46,749 electric vehicles were brought into the country, accounting for approximately 71% of all passenger car imports. In addition, 10,987 petrol-powered cars and 8,077 hybrid

The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand begins with problems: teams wait for hotel rooms, FIDE promises compensation, delegates left without visas

The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand opened on September 15, with the first round held on September 16. Even before the games began, organizers had to deal with problems involving accommodation and entry visas. Some teams were unable to get hotel rooms immediately, individual participants had to find accommodation on their own, and some

Uzbekistan and South Korea prepare $12 billion in projects and sign 13 documents

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks in Seoul on September 14, after which the two sides exchanged 13 intergovernmental agreements and memorandums of understanding. The Uzbek side also announced the preparation of an investment portfolio worth about $12 billion and an agreement on a strategic partnership with the

Saida Mirziyoyeva appointed Managing Director of the Tashkent International Financial Centre

Saida Mirziyoyeva, who heads the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, has been appointed Managing Director of the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC) alongside her current position. The appointment was announced by Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov. Responsibilities of the Managing Director Under the presidential decree, the Managing Director of the TIFC will also serve as Secretary-General

Mirziyoyev in Serbia: strategic partnership, free trade and labor migration

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Serbia on September 7–8 on an official visit at the invitation of President Aleksandar Vučić. It was the first official visit by Mirziyoyev to Serbia. Following talks in Belgrade, Uzbekistan and Serbia established strategic partnership relations. Mirziyoyev and Vučić signed a corresponding Joint Declaration. In addition to the declaration, the

New property valuation does not increase taxes yet: what else the National Center explained

After the publication of an article about the new mass appraisal of real estate in Tashkent, the National Center for Mass Valuation of Real Estate under the Cadastre Agency held a briefing where its director, Mukhiddin Kholmurodov, answered questions raised by property owners. What does the “Agree” button actually mean? Can owners seek a higher