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SOCIETY
“Dear customer: your tariff is rising again” – why we’re paying for data we don’t even use
Another SMS. Another tariff increase. Another explanation that sounds generous on paper but feels quite different in reality.
SOCIETY
Uzbek student reports sexual harassment during FLEX exchange program in the United States
An Uzbek schoolgirl who traveled to the United States under the FLEX cultural exchange program reported being subjected to sexual harassment by a member of her host family. The girl has since been returned to Uzbekistan, while the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent says it remains in contact with her family and is monitoring the situation.
POLITICS
Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan comments on Middle East crisis, casualties, and death of Supreme Leader
Iran has not asked for military or political assistance from any country and intends to rely on its own capabilities in the ongoing conflict, the Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan said during a meeting with journalists in Tashkent.
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Tashkent region targets 16.5 million tourists with massive infrastructure investment
TOURISM | 14:52
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Supreme Court updates list of banned extremist materials in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:00
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Tashkent police nab gang using courier disguise to steal $50,000 safe
SOCIETY | 12:09
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Gold price dip leads to $8.1 billion drop in Uzbekistan’s international reserves
BUSINESS | 10:46
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Uzbekistan targets bank card theft with strengthened oversight of payment operators
POLITICS | 10:33
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Senate approves stricter environmental sanctions as firms find fines "cheaper than compliance"
POLITICS | 10:17
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Government to establish regional funds to pay for damages caused by state officials
SOCIETY | 20:10 / 08.04.2026
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Sharp 17.5% spike in diesel prices threatens agricultural and industrial sectors
SOCIETY | 20:09 / 08.04.2026
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State Tax Committee returns UZS 32.3 billion in VAT cashback to businesses in Q1
BUSINESS | 20:06 / 08.04.2026
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agree to cooperate on rare earth metals
POLITICS | 18:50 / 08.04.2026
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Uzbekistan to link coaches’ salaries to performance amid regional fitness concerns
POLITICS | 18:49 / 08.04.2026
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Social spending on the rise: How Uzbekistan compares to its regional neighbors
POLITICS | 17:34 / 08.04.2026