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Uzbekistan considers mandatory HIV testing for migrants and foreign nationals — the proposal sparks debate

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HIV testing in Uzbekistan — draft law under discussion

Uzbekistan considers mandatory HIV testing for migrants and foreigners — the proposal sparks debate. Uzbekistan is considering introducing mandatory HIV testing for citizens returning from abroad and for foreign nationals arriving in the country. A parliamentary faction of the Democratic Party “Milliy Tiklanish” has discussed a draft law that would require mandatory HIV tests for …

The Plastic Chair

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An empty plastic chair in the courtyard of an apartment block in Uzbekistan

Short Story “The Plastic Chair”: A Lonely Witness to Courtyard Life At first, they placed it near the sandbox. White, plastic, with a crack along the backrest. Grandma Gulchehra used to sit on it every evening, in her knitted hat — even in summer. She would watch the kids digging in the sand, throwing yogurt …

Kaxramonjon Olimov, owner of Anorbank, was kidnapped in Paris and released after ransom payment — Le Monde

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Kaxramonjon Olimov was kidnapped during a business visit to Paris in 2025

French authorities are investigating the abduction of Uzbek banker Kaxramonjon Olimov, who spent nearly two days in captivity.According to Le Monde, one suspect has already been arrested on charges of “organized group kidnapping”. The 48-year-old billionaire and majority shareholder (99.38%) of Anorbank, Kaxramonjon Olimov, was abducted on June 23 in the center of Paris. As …

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departs for a state visit to Azerbaijan

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the airport before departing for Azerbaijan

The visit takes place amid rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia On July 2, 2025, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed for the city of Baku on a state visit at the invitation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Mirziyoyev’s visit program in Azerbaijan According to the official program, …

Uzbekistan to introduce mandatory medical exams for detainees to prevent torture

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Detainees will undergo medical exam before being placed in pre-trial detention center in Uzbekistan

🗓 On June 26, 2025, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law “On the Procedure for Holding in Custody During Criminal Proceedings” (Law No. O‘RQ-1072), establishing mandatory medical exams for detainees. Under the new regulation, every person taken into custody must undergo a medical check within two hours of being brought to a pre-trial detention center. ⚖️ …

Heat in Uzbekistan: 2019 Ministry of Health advice still relevant in 2025

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People in Uzbekistan seeking shade during extreme summer heat

Important!This article is based on official guidance published by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health in 2019. In 2025, the country is again facing temperatures above +40 °C, and these recommendations remain highly relevant today. Ministry of Health issues guidance on heat protection Yesterday, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health published detailed recommendations on its website about how to cope …

President of Uzbekistan to attend EAEU Summit in Minsk

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The EAEU summit in Minsk, June 26–27, 2025 - President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to the city of Minsk on June 26–27 at the invitation of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. The head of Uzbekistan will take part in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), where Uzbekistan holds observer status. It is …

Record-breaking strength of the Uzbek soum and the Iran factor: How the Middle East could impact the dollar exchange rate in Uzbekistan

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A chart of the U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuations in Uzbekistan over the past year, including the sharp drop in June 2025

In recent days, two major topics have dominated conversations in Uzbekistan — the record appreciation of the national currency and the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran. As the U.S. dollar rate fell to 12,559 soums — its lowest level since July 2024 — both the public and businesses are increasingly curious …