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05
NOV
11:50
The UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand declared December 15 the World Day of Turkic Languages
Culture & Arts

The UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand declared December 15 the World Day of Turkic Languages

On November 3, at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in the city, the organization's member countries unanimously approved the initiative to proclaim the World Day o...

04
NOV
09:51
Kazakh airline opens direct flights between Astana and Samarkand
Transport

Kazakh airline opens direct flights between Astana and Samarkand

The Kazakh airline Qazaq Air has announced the launch of direct scheduled flights on the Astana - Samarkand - Astana route, which will begin operating on November 7 this year.

21
OCT
09:26
Entry to Samarkand will be restricted for two weeks due to the UNESCO Forum
Transport

Entry to Samarkand will be restricted for two weeks due to the UNESCO Forum

In connection with the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, the entrance roads to Samarkand will be closed from October 30 to November 14, the Ministry of Internal Affair...

17
OCT
08:45
Samarkand hosts the 21st meeting of the heads of security and intelligence agencies of the CIS countries
Safety&Sequrity

Samarkand hosts the 21st meeting of the heads of security and intelligence agencies of the CIS countries

On October 17, 2025, the 21st meeting of the Meeting of Heads of Security Agencies and Intelligence Services of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States begins i...

19
SEP
08:50
A branch of Italy's Tuscia University will open in Samarkand
Education

A branch of Italy's Tuscia University will open in Samarkand

The official opening ceremony of the Tuscia University branch in Samarkand is scheduled for September 30, and classes at the new educational institution will begin in January next...

08
SEP
14:11
The international forum "Dialogue of Declarations" will be held in Tashkent and Samarkand
Events

The international forum "Dialogue of Declarations" will be held in Tashkent and Samarkand

On September 10-13, 2025, the II International Forum "Dialogue of Declarations" will be held in Tashkent and Samarkand.

03
SEP
10:03
Saida Mirziyoyeva attends Andrea Bocelli concert in Samarkand
Culture & Arts

Saida Mirziyoyeva attends Andrea Bocelli concert in Samarkand

On September 1, a concert by the world-famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli took place at Registan Square in Samarkand. The head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyev...

04
AUG
10:24
Record plov weighing 7 tons has been prepared in Samarkand
Tourism

Record plov weighing 7 tons has been prepared in Samarkand

On August 3, 2025, as part of the third day of the Samarkand plov International Festival, held in Samarkand, a historic event took place - a record pilaf weighing 7 tons was prepar...

04
AUG
09:36
ICESCO has announced the launch of a poetry contest in honor of Samarkand
Culture & Arts

ICESCO has announced the launch of a poetry contest in honor of Samarkand

The Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ICESCO) has announced the launch of the second stage of the competition for the annual poetry prize "Cities of Poetry"....

30
JUL
12:26
Samarkand has been officially assigned an age of 3,000 years
In focus

Samarkand has been officially assigned an age of 3,000 years

At the regular session of the Kengash of People's Deputies of the Samarkand region, it was decided to officially establish the age of the city of Samarkand at 3,000 years. The basi...

23
JUN
11:13
The UN Civil Service Forum has started in Samarkand
International cooperation

The UN Civil Service Forum has started in Samarkand

One of the largest international events in the field of public administration, the UN Public Service Forum 2025, has begun in Samarkand.

19
JUN
13:52
Samarkand hosts finalists of prestigious school competitions
Culture & Arts

Samarkand hosts finalists of prestigious school competitions

The republican stage of two major creative competitions among schoolchildren has started in Samarkand - the Turon School Theater Theater competition and the Ensemble of Talents mus...