The new French ambassador to Uzbekistan, Walid Fouque, assumed office on August 27, 2025, the French Embassy’s press service reported. Walid Fouque is a career diplomat and a second-rank civil servant. After graduating in public affairs from Sciences Po Paris, he began his service at the Department for Strategic Affairs, Security and Disarmament of the …
According to the State Statistics Committee, as of 9:35 a.m. on August 28, 2025, the permanent population of the Republic of Uzbekistan reached 38 million people. The committee specified: Thus, the number of men in the country exceeds the number of women by 273,600 people.
Uzbekistan has completed the construction of a new business aviation airport based on the Tashkent-East airfield, authorities said. Work on the facility began in 2017 and was finished in 2025. The airport covers 561 hectares, with a fully reconstructed 4-kilometer runway and three taxiways, enabling it to handle heavy aircraft. An apron for 20 planes …
Starting September 1, 2025, migrants from Uzbekistan and eight other countries will be required to install the “Amina” mobile application to register their location in Moscow and the region. The app transmits geolocation to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and effectively equates newcomers to people wearing an electronic bracelet. Citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, …
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a congratulatory message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day. In response, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Uzbekistan’s position regarding the territorial integrity of Ukraine and for organizing recreation for Ukrainian children. On the website of the Uzbek president and in his Telegram channel, the congratulatory …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …