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AUG
15:10
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to establish a joint logistics enterprise at the Chinese border
Transport

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to establish a joint logistics enterprise at the Chinese border

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish a joint enterprise in the transport and logistics sector near the Chinese border.

12
AUG
14:48
15 people dead after ferry overturns in Zimbabwe
Events

15 people dead after ferry overturns in Zimbabwe

At least 15 people died as an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.

12
AUG
14:23
First aerological balloon equipped with a modern meteorological sonde launched in Bukhara
Environment

First aerological balloon equipped with a modern meteorological sonde launched in Bukhara

In the Bukhara region, an aerological balloon equipped with a modern meteorological sonde was successfully launched for the first time in Uzbekistan.

12
AUG
14:08
Attempt to import 6.8 kg of mephedrone in wine bottles thwarted at Tashkent airport
Events

Attempt to import 6.8 kg of mephedrone in wine bottles thwarted at Tashkent airport

At the Tashkent International Airport, 6.8 kilograms of the synthetic drug mephedrone were discovered in the luggage of two passengers arriving from Bangkok.

12
AUG
13:56
7.7 million tourists and $3.9 billion in exports: Tourism continues to grow rapidly in Uzbekistan
Tourism

7.7 million tourists and $3.9 billion in exports: Tourism continues to grow rapidly in Uzbekistan

During the January–July period of 2026, 7,749,307 foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan. This figure is 22.6% higher compared to the same period of last year.

12
AUG
13:42
New procedure for waste collection established in Khavas
Environment

New procedure for waste collection established in Khavas

A new mechanism has been introduced in the Khavas district of the Syrdarya region based on residents' appeals regarding the timely removal of waste.

12
AUG
12:11
Over 9.7 million sums for airline tickets refunded to foreign passengers
In focus

Over 9.7 million sums for airline tickets refunded to foreign passengers

As a result of investigations by the Competition Committee, more than 9.7 million sums for airline tickets were fully refunded to two foreign passengers whose flight was canceled.

11
AUG
17:05
Measures to ensure oil and gas market stability discussed
Politics

Measures to ensure oil and gas market stability discussed

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed measures to ensure stability in the oil and gas market and uninterrupted supplies of hydrocarbon resources to economic sectors and the populat...

11
AUG
15:29
New climate-resilient rice varieties being developed in Khorezm region
Agriculture

New climate-resilient rice varieties being developed in Khorezm region

Scientific research is underway at the Khorezm branch of the Rice Research Institute under the Ministry of Agriculture to develop high-yielding rice varieties that are resilient to...

11
AUG
14:52
23.8 trillion sums spent on educational services in Uzbekistan in 6 months
Education

23.8 trillion sums spent on educational services in Uzbekistan in 6 months

In Uzbekistan, the volume of services provided in the education sector amounted to 23.8 trillion sums during the January–June period of 2026.

11
AUG
14:09
Temporary changes introduced to the schedule of "Jaloliddin Manguberdi" electric trains
Transport

Temporary changes introduced to the schedule of "Jaloliddin Manguberdi" electric trains

Due to technical reasons, the schedule of the high-speed electric trains "Jaloliddin Manguberdi" will temporarily change from August 10 to August 16.

11
AUG
11:32
Head of Tatarstan expressed condolences for the families of uzbeks killed in Nidjnekamsk
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Head of Tatarstan expressed condolences for the families of uzbeks killed in Nidjnekamsk

Rustam Minnikhanov, the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, expressed condolences to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding the deaths of 7 citizens of Uzbekistan as a result of unm...