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Trial in the case of “Comrade Aziz”: case returned to prosecutor amid pressure on the press

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A supporter of Aziz Khakimov displays USSR symbolism on April 9, 2026

Today, another hearing in the case of blogger Aziz Hakimov (Comrade Aziz) took place at the Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court of Tashkent. The proceedings, held behind closed doors, were marked by an important procedural decision and aggressive behavior by the defendant’s “support group” toward an independent journalist. Court decision: correcting errors Following today’s hearing, the …

Environmental segregation: Tashkent accelerates city zoning and introduces “car-free days”

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Preliminary map of Tashkent’s environmental zoning (screenshot from a 2024 presentation). The official division of the city is expected to be completed by the end of 2026

Authorities in Uzbekistan are moving to the active phase of implementing the large-scale “Clean Air” project, which by the end of 2026 is intended to turn the capital into a zone of strict environmental regulation. According to Presidential Decree No. PF-46 signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tashkent will be officially divided into “red,” “yellow,” and “green” …

The trial of blogger Aziz Hakimov begins in Tashkent; defense alleges document forgery

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Supporters of blogger Aziz Hakimov outside the courthouse in Tashkent before the preliminary hearing, April 6, 2026

Preliminary hearings in the criminal case against blogger Aziz Hakimov, known online under the pseudonym “Comrade Aziz,” were held in Tashkent on Monday. The defense accused law enforcement agencies of falsifying documents, while a group of the blogger’s supporters obstructed the work of an independent journalist outside the courthouse. Procedural “forgery” Lawyer Sergey Mayorov said …

How Navruz was celebrated in Uzbekistan in the past (many old photos)

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Swings at a Navruz celebration on the banks of the Syr Darya, 1890–1900. Photo from the collection of Nizami Ibraimov

In 15 photographs, this is the story of how Navruz was celebrated in Uzbekistan from the 1870s to the early 2000s. About half of these photos are black and white; I colorized them using Photoshop (what is Navruz without color). No other changes were made. Navruz in the late 19th century In the territory corresponding …

Mirziyoyev thanks Usmanov for his contribution to the Center of Islamic Civilization

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alisher Usmanov at the opening of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent on March 17, 2026

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Russian billionaire of Uzbek origin Alisher Usmanov for his financial and other support in the creation of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. “Special thanks go to domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, figures of culture and sports who provided sponsorship for the construction of such …

Tashkent launches large-scale renovation: which houses will be demolished is still unknown

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Decree 83 — changes to Tashkent’s Master Plan

On February 28, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted Decree No. 83 “On measures to accelerate the implementation of large investment projects based on the principle of comprehensive development in the city of Tashkent, as well as on the creation of green zones.” The decree introduces changes to the previously …

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

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Fazlidinkhon Mekhmonov, head of Demokrat.uz, and blogger Aziz Goipnazarov

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 …