Author Archives: Marina Kozlova

About Marina Kozlova

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.

Tashkent opens criminal case against head of Demokrat.uz and blogger

A criminal case has been opened in Tashkent against Fazlidinkhon Mekhmonov, head of Demokrat.uz, and blogger Aziz Goipnazarov. Investigators claim they demanded $50,000 from the owner of a car dealership in exchange for removing a compromising video. Mekhmonov was detained while receiving part of the money. According to the outlet, Demokrat.uz was registered as a

Mirziyoyev visits Pakistan’s GIDS defence company and discusses military cooperation

During an official visit to Pakistan on February 5, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the headquarters of Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) in Islamabad and held a meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. According to reports, the sides discussed key issues related

“Uzbek” in Jeffrey Epstein’s correspondence: message excerpts from 2010–2017

In the published body of emails and messages related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, women identified as “Uzbek” appear repeatedly. The correspondence also mentions Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbek visas, an Uzbek phone number, and visa restrictions for young unmarried women from the country. The documents consist of fragments of correspondence seized during the investigation and released

Azizbek Ikramov is the new minister for emergency situations; the former one moved to the Interior Ministry

By a presidential decree, Azizbek Israilovich Ikramov has been appointed Minister for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov reported. Prior to this, Ikramov’s candidacy was approved by deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (the Parliament of Uzbekistan). The previous minister, Botir Bahromovich Kudratkhojayev, by presidential decree and resolution, has

Qonun doirasida staff detained in Uzbekistan

The head of the Qonun doirasida project (“Within the law”) Furkat Ruzmetov and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench, the Department of Internal Affairs of Khorezm Region reported. They are suspected of defamation, extortion, and a number of other crimes. Ruzmetov is 45 years old, Avezov is 33. Both

Mirziyoyev signed the Board of Peace charter in Davos

On January 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the ceremony for signing the Board of Peace charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony was initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum. Uzbekistan became one of the founding member states of the new structure. On January 22, President of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and Turkey sign 2026 military cooperation plan and military medicine agreement

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov and Minister of National Defense of Turkey Yaşar Güler held interdelegation talks at the Ministry of National Defense of Turkey in Ankara. Following the meeting, the sides signed two documents: the “Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government

Mirziyoyev flies to Switzerland to sign the Board of Peace charter

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev flew on a working visit to Switzerland on January 21 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The purpose of the trip is to participate in the ceremony for signing the charter of the Board of Peace, which is scheduled to take place in Davos. The establishment of the