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Tashkent kindergarten abuse scandal: Cover-up attempt causes public outcry, owner linked to government official

Following the incident involving the private kindergarten Tanzilandia in Tashkent, the Senate sent a request to the Minister of Preschool and School Education for an explanation, while the ministry stated that the situation is being investigated. However, parents fear that the case is being covered up.

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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice

The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.

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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation

In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.

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Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?

In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.

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SOCIETY | 14:29 / 14.03.2025

Temu’s popularity plummets in Uzbekistan following block announcement

For several months, Temu had been the most downloaded app among users in Uzbekistan. However, after Uzbek authorities announced plans to block the marketplace at the beginning of March, its ranking plummeted to 35th place on Google Play and dropped out of the top 50 on the App Store.

12:40 / 28.02.2025

Senator sends inquiry to Preschool and School Education Ministry on child abuse cases in kindergartens

SOCIETY | 12:10 / 28.02.2025

Uzbekistan’s consulate in Istanbul warns citizens against fake U.S. visa promises

POLITICS | 18:42 / 27.02.2025

Uzbekistan's national debt exceeds $40 billion

18:38 / 27.02.2025

Uzbek language exam becomes mandatory for all school graduates

22:30 / 12.02.2025

Uzbekistan wins Gold at Winter Asian Games after 26 years

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Cancer, desperation, and a hospice that never opens: Why Uzbekistan’s terminally ill patients face a painful end

SOCIETY | 19:37 / 17.03.2025

A passion for English: Young Uzbek girl aims high with her language skills

SOCIETY | 16:54 / 15.03.2025

From Mercedes to Malibu: Uzbekistan’s top officials swap luxury cars for locally made vehicles

POLITICS | 14:15 / 13.03.2025

Who are Uzbekistan’s allies, and who could join in the future?

POLITICS | 16:23 / 06.03.2025

Intermediary real estate firms under investigation for allegedly embezzling billions of UZS

SOCIETY | 19:30 / 20.02.2025

Alisher Navoi State Academic Grand Theatre: A timeless beacon of culture

SOCIETY | 18:22 / 17.02.2025

Artificial intelligence can bring radical change to medicine – programmer Dildora Ganieva

TECH | 11:29 / 10.02.2025

Uzbekistan's WTO membership at risk due to increased utilization fee – Experts warn

BUSINESS | 10:00 / 10.02.2025