The list of bloggers convicted in Uzbekistan for insulting the president has been expanded with a new name. The press service of the Supreme Court announced the sentence of Valeriy Yugay, who was deprived of liberty for more than 3 years. The case of Valeriy Yugay “By the verdict of the Nurafshan City Criminal Court, …
Today, an open trial began in the Uchtepa District Criminal Court in the case of Alisher Tursunov, born in 1974 in Namangan and known by the pseudonym Mubashshir Ahmad. This was announced by Aziz Abidov, spokesperson of the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan. The case is being heard under the chairmanship of Judge B. Rakhimov of …
In Fergana region, the head of one of the border customs posts abused his official position by demanding $5,000 and one “iPhone-16 Pro” device from a citizen in exchange for assistance in illegally moving 80 “iPhone-16” mobile phones, brought from Kyrgyzstan, through the border-customs post without proper clearance. Video footage of the operation in Fergana …
Tariff increase from October 1, 2025 Another round of tariff hikes for heating and hot water is being planned in Tashkent. According to a proposal announced on August 12, 2025, at a session of the city council of people’s deputies, prices could rise by 15% for households, 40% for businesses, and 19% for budget-funded organizations …
In this lesson, you will learn how to speak Uzbek in typical everyday situations: when checking into a hotel and when booking a table over the phone. You will practice stating a reservation, spelling your last name (harflab aytish), indicating the number of guests, the time of the visit, and understanding clarifying questions. All phrases …
Independence Day of Uzbekistan (history) Uzbekistan’s Independence Day has been celebrated annually on September 1 since 1992. In Uzbek, it is called O’zbekiston Respublikasi Mustaqilligi kuni — Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This day was established in honor of the proclamation of the country’s state independence from the USSR. This happened on August …
From 6:00 a.m. on August 10, 2025, third-country nationals and passenger cars have been allowed to pass through the “Bekobod Avto” checkpoint in Tashkent region and the “Xovosobod” checkpoint in Syrdarya region. This became possible thanks to the Agreement “On border crossing points,” signed between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government …
“Good evening” in Uzbek. In this lesson, you will learn how in Uzbek to greet a guest at a hotel (Xayrli tong, kun, kech), ask for information during registration (ismi, familiyasi, joy bron qilingan – reserved) and confirm details. All phrases come with audio by native speakers and examples of dialogues at the reception desk. …
Thousands of migrants from Uzbekistan are taking part in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Some voluntarily sign contracts in exchange for citizenship and money; others are coerced or pressured after being accused of crimes. Upon returning, they risk imprisonment at home. This is reported by Yuliya Paramonova in her article “‘We’ll plant drugs, jail you, label …
Uzbeks fighting on the side of Russia were spotted by Ukrainian troops in the Vovchansk area. This was reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 4 in his official Telegram channel. On August 4, the President of Ukraine visited the positions of Ukrainian forces in the Vovchansk direction of Kharkiv region, where fierce fighting …