Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Akhror Burkhanov, stated that as of today, citizens of Uzbekistan can travel to 34 countries without a visa. In addition, 42 countries allow entry through simplified visa procedures — either with a visa on arrival or an electronic visa. The previous list of visa-free countries was published in …
Land granted to investor at preferential rate for 25 years, project estimated at $5 billion On August 1, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan approved measures for the implementation of the year-round resort Sea Breeze Uzbekistan on the shore of the Charvak Reservoir. The 577-hectare project will be developed with the participation of Agalarov …
By presidential decree, Eʼzozxon Gapirjonovna Karimova has been appointed Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Her candidacy had earlier been approved by the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis. During the regular session of the Legislative Chamber held on July 31, 2025, deputies reviewed Karimova’s candidacy. She presented an Action …
On July 31, Alisher Qodirov, a member of Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, published a table of Uzbek equivalents to commonly borrowed foreign words on his Telegram channel. The list includes 40 terms related to technology, logistics, politics, and daily life. Qodirov, the leader of the Caucus of the Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) …
According to the Ukrainian project “I Want to Live”, Uzbekistan ranks first in the number of foreign prisoners of war currently held in Ukraine. This was reported in a publication dated July 30, 2025. The project claims, citing sources within the Russian Armed Forces, that in 2025 alone, the Russian army recruited 902 citizens of …
On July 26, singer Zebiniso Nosirova, known by her stage name Zeboyi Jahon, was killed in Taylak district of the Samarkand region. The incident was reported by the Millar program on Milliy TV. According to the channel, the victim’s husband is suspected of committing the crime. He came to Nosirova’s home to visit their children. …
As of October 2, 2025, read about the line’s launch in a separate publication: Tashkent’s above-ground ring metro line may resume operation on October 18. Starting August 2, 2025, train service will be temporarily suspended on the last operational segment of Tashkent’s elevated ring metro line, from “Tekhnopark” to “Yangiobod.” This means that all 14 …
The Yakkasaray District Criminal Court in Tashkent has found four individuals guilty in the case of the death of Russian journalist Inessa Papernaya, her companion Maksym Radchenko, and Uzbek citizen Khushnud Udekov, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at the Karaman Palace Hotel in October last year. The verdict was delivered on July 25 by …
Update for 2026: Salaries in Uzbekistan rise 17.4%, but gap between sectors and regions remains stark According to the results of January–June 2025, the average nominal accrued salary in Uzbekistan amounted to 5,982.3 thousand soums (approximately USD 470 at the June 2025 exchange rate of ~12,700 UZS per USD). This was reported by the State Committee …
By Presidential Decree No. 506/2025 dated July 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykola Doroshenko from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Uzbekistan. “Dismiss DOROSHENKO Mykola Petrovych from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Uzbekistan,” — states the document published …