Property owners in Uzbekistan have discovered new values assigned to their homes. The new figures are often several times higher than the previous cadastral values, and the my.gov.uz website now asks owners whether they agree with the valuation or not. Here is what is currently known — and what remains unanswered. On the evening of …
Uzbekistan has eased entry rules for Indian citizens holding valid multiple-entry visas issued by the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand or Schengen countries, effective September 1. Such Indian citizens may stay in Uzbekistan without an Uzbek visa for up to 30 days. To enter the country, they must …
Uzbekistan Airways has warned passengers about changes to Thailand’s entry requirements for citizens of Uzbekistan starting September 15, 2026. According to the airline, Uzbek citizens will be required to obtain a visa in advance for tourist travel to Thailand from that date. The current visa-free regime allowing stays of up to 60 days for Uzbek …
Rufat Riskiyev, the legendary Uzbek boxer, world champion, and silver medalist at the 1976 Olympic Games, has died at the age of 76. His death was announced by the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan. Riskiyev (also spelled Risqiyev), known as the “Tashkent Tiger,” is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history …
According to the latest information, eight citizens of Uzbekistan were among those killed in a drone attack on facilities in Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan, Russia) on August 10. Earlier, Uzbekistan’s Consulate General in Kazan reported seven fatalities. According to law enforcement authorities in Tatarstan, 13 people were killed. “Unfortunately, seven citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan (A.D.K., …
Uzbekistan’s law enforcement authorities have announced the detention and extradition from Egypt of one of the most well-known figures associated with the criminal underworld of the former Soviet Union — Georgy Sorokin, known by the nicknames Zhora Tashkentsky and Soroka. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the man, who had been on an international …
A hearing began on July 24 at the Yashnabad District Criminal Court of Tashkent in a case that lists former Uzbekneftegaz Chairman Bahodirjon Sidikov among the defendants. Earlier, information displayed on the court schedule revealed the charges listed against each of the nine defendants. The presiding judge is Jasurbek Abdurashidovich Ubaydullayev. The most serious charges …
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 …
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 …
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 …
