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APR
10:09
82 Uzbek pilgrims stranded in a difficult situation at Istanbul airport
Global development

82 Uzbek pilgrims stranded in a difficult situation at Istanbul airport

On April 18, 2026, 82 citizens returning to Uzbekistan from Saudi Arabia via Turkey found themselves in a difficult situation at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul.

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APR
09:20
Uzbekistan has received more than 2.8 million foreign tourists in three months
Tourism

Uzbekistan has received more than 2.8 million foreign tourists in three months

According to the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, in January-March 2026, 2,872,502 foreign citizens from 164 countries visited Uzbekistan for tourist purposes.

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APR
08:56
Hajj 2026: New rules and restrictions introduced in Saudi Arabia
Global development

Hajj 2026: New rules and restrictions introduced in Saudi Arabia

In preparation for the Hajj 2026 season, the Saudi government has introduced new rules aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims and maintaining public order.

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APR
08:44
Tashkent is introducing a digital parking management system to improve pedestrian safety
Cities

Tashkent is introducing a digital parking management system to improve pedestrian safety

Work continues in Tashkent to improve pedestrian accessibility and create priority spaces free of vehicles.

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APR
08:35
Uzbekistan national ice hockey team advanced to the next division of the World Championship
Sports

Uzbekistan national ice hockey team advanced to the next division of the World Championship

The national team of Uzbekistan successfully competed at the World Ice Hockey Championship in Group B of the III division, which was held in Hong Kong. At the tournament, Uzbek hoc...

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APR
08:30
Samarkand to host global forum on combating drug threats
Events

Samarkand to host global forum on combating drug threats

On April 20-21, 2026, an international forum on "Combating transnational drug threats: health, safety and sustainable development" will be held in Samarkand.

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APR
20:03
Ceremony held in honor of Javokhir Sindarov
Politics

Ceremony held in honor of Javokhir Sindarov

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony to honor chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, winner of the International Chess Federation’s Candidates Tournament.

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APR
18:18
New mechanisms are being introduced in the social protection system
Politics

New mechanisms are being introduced in the social protection system

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to support socially vulnerable segments of the population, expand coverage, improve the quality of social services, and strengthen t...

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APR
22:20
Additional growth drivers for the capital’s economy identified
Politics

Additional growth drivers for the capital’s economy identified

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to ensure high economic growth rates, fully utilize available reserves, and expand favorable conditions for entrepreneurship in Tashk...

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APR
21:46
New projects in culture and tourism considered
Politics

New projects in culture and tourism considered

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the progress of ongoing work and new projects in the cultural and tourism sectors.

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APR
20:11
Measures have been defined to ensure the dignified observance of the Day of Remembrance and Honor, military training, and support for servicemen
Politics

Measures have been defined to ensure the dignified observance of the Day of Remembrance and Honor, military training, and support for servicemen

The President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was briefed on measures to provide social support for servicemen, to improve the system for train...

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APR
18:19
Crypto-assets can now be used as a means of payment
Business

Crypto-assets can now be used as a means of payment

A departmental document on the procedure for providing a special legal regime to regulate the circulation of stable coins has been officially registered.