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04
JUN
15:32
The first stage of restoration of the facade of the Sherdor Madrasah on Registan Square has been completed
Culture & Arts

The first stage of restoration of the facade of the Sherdor Madrasah on Registan Square has been completed

A ceremony dedicated to the completion of the first stage of restoration of the facade of the Sherdor Madrasah on Registan Square was held in Samarkand.

03
JUN
09:42
The international environmental exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 has opened in Samarkand
Environment

The international environmental exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 has opened in Samarkand

On June 2, the opening ceremony of the international environmental exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 took place at the Silk Road Samarkand exhibition complex.

01
JUN
10:10
The Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility has been launched in Samarkand
Environment

The Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility has been launched in Samarkand

On May 31, the official ceremony of raising the flags of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) took place at the Silk Road Sam...

01
JUN
09:23
Samarkand hosts the 71st meeting of the Global Environment Facility Council
Environment

Samarkand hosts the 71st meeting of the Global Environment Facility Council

The 71st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council, which is taking place on the eve of the Eighth GEF Assembly and the Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 international exhi...

20
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.

06
APR
10:38
The UN Tourism thematic office "Tourism on the Silk Road" has opened in Samarkand
Tourism

The UN Tourism thematic office "Tourism on the Silk Road" has opened in Samarkand

In Samarkand, as part of an official visit to Uzbekistan, UN Secretary General for Tourism Shaikha Al-Novais took part in the opening of the Silk Road Tourism theme office, as well...

01
APR
09:50
A joint statement of the first Interparliamentary Forum "Central Asia - European Union" was adopted in Samarkand
International cooperation

A joint statement of the first Interparliamentary Forum "Central Asia - European Union" was adopted in Samarkand

As previously reported, the first interparliamentary forum "Central Asia - European Union" was held in Samarkand. The event has become an effective dialogue platform for the system...

25
MAR
15:53
The renovated Imam Bukhari complex in Samarkand is becoming a center of attraction for pilgrims and tourists
Tourism

The renovated Imam Bukhari complex in Samarkand is becoming a center of attraction for pilgrims and tourists

The Tourism Committee organized a press tour to the Imam Bukhari complex, one of the largest spirituals, educational and pilgrimage centers in our country, which was rebuilt on the...

24
DEC
13:46
A special edition of the program "Chefs on Wheels" about Samarkand was released on the Russian Channel One
Tourism

A special edition of the program "Chefs on Wheels" about Samarkand was released on the Russian Channel One

The Russian TV channel Channel One has shown a special edition of the popular program Cooks on Wheels, dedicated to Samarkand.

24
DEC
11:22
On the eve of the New Year holidays, additional Afrosiab trains will run between Tashkent and Samarkand
Transport

On the eve of the New Year holidays, additional Afrosiab trains will run between Tashkent and Samarkand

On the eve of the New Year holidays, from December 26 to 31, 2025, as well as January 4, 2026, Temiryo'lekspress JSC will organize additional Afrosiab trains on the Tashkent - Sama...

25
NOV
10:29
Central Asian countries unite to preserve sustainable landscapes and protect big cats
Environment

Central Asian countries unite to preserve sustainable landscapes and protect big cats

A high-level ministerial meeting was held in Samarkand within the framework of the CITES CoP20 conference on the topic: "Central Asia's commitment to the conservation of snow leopa...

24
NOV
16:47
The official opening of CITES CoP20 took place in Samarkand
Environment

The official opening of CITES CoP20 took place in Samarkand

On November 24, the official opening ceremony of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Co...