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Trump administration pushes Azerbaijan and Central Asia toward Abraham Accords, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry responds
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is engaging Azerbaijan and select Central Asian countries to join the Abraham Accords, a series of agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel. According to Reuters, citing five sources familiar with the matter, this initiative is primarily symbolic but seeks to deepen ties with Israel.
TOURISM
Uzbekistan considers broader visa-free access under 2040 tourism strategy
Reformatics, a global consulting firm, has presented an interim report on the development of Uzbekistan’s tourism strategy through 2040, according to the Agency for Strategic Reforms.
SOCIETY
Prosecutorial misconduct: Woman illegally detained in Almazar district for over 80 days
Despite constitutional guarantees that no one may be detained without legal grounds, a woman suspected of fraud has been held in Almazar district without justification for at least 80 days due to the negligence of the district prosecutor. The Ombudsman, tasked with protecting human rights, has limited its response to forwarding complaints to the investigative authorities.
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Uzbekistan and Russia discuss new migration regulations
POLITICS | 14:29
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Criminal investigation opened into large-scale embezzlement at Xalq Banki
SOCIETY | 13:58
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Exam schedule released for students transferring from foreign and non-state universities
SOCIETY | 13:30
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State Tax Committee blames technical glitch for wrongful withdrawals from entrepreneurs’ accounts
BUSINESS | 13:20
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Tashkent Medical University students protest transfer to Russian city over safety fears
SOCIETY | 17:59 / 12.08.2025
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Uzbekistan criminalizes unauthorized religious teaching to minors
SOCIETY | 17:58 / 12.08.2025
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French Ambassador Aurélia Bouchez concludes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 17:57 / 12.08.2025
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Uzbekistan tightens penalties for intellectual property rights violations
SOCIETY | 17:47 / 12.08.2025
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Turnover tax for sole proprietors and self-employed to be reduced to 1 percent from 2026
POLITICS | 11:42 / 12.08.2025
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Uzbekistan and Jordan to boost trade ties with preferential agreement
POLITICS | 11:05 / 12.08.2025
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Petrol prices in Uzbekistan hit new highs despite falling global oil prices
BUSINESS | 20:30 / 11.08.2025
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Uzbekistan appoints first ambassador to Fiji
POLITICS | 18:56 / 11.08.2025