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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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Smuggled cars: Uzbekistan’s persistent customs loophole
Despite instructions and recommendations issued by the Customs Committee to all border checkpoints six months ago, the measures have proven ineffective: vehicles purchased under installment plans have once again been illicitly exported and sold abroad.
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“Energy here will be cheaper than in China” — ACWA Power backs wind projects in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan has stated that Uzbekistan is on its way to becoming one of the world’s most competitive producers of green energy.
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Central Bank of Uzbekistan reports decline in reserves, while gold volume and value climb
SOCIETY | 13:04
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UzIMEI system under fire: Senator calls for easing dual-SIM phone registration rules in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 12:16
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Uzbekistan increases mobile phone imports
SOCIETY | 12:02
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Fake job promises abroad lead to arrests in Tashkent, Namangan, Fergana, and Andijan
SOCIETY | 11:54
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Inflation expectations in Uzbekistan drop sharply in June
BUSINESS | 10:32
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Authorities report 622 billion UZS in losses from illegal energy use
SOCIETY | 10:19
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Uzbekistan advances legal framework for toll roads and infrastructure
POLITICS | 09:52
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Uzbekistan’s permanent population nears 38 million
SOCIETY | 20:08 / 08.07.2025
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Mirziyoyev and Putin discuss further strengthening trade and economic ties
POLITICS | 20:05 / 08.07.2025
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Uzbekistan showcases digital progress and media reform at WSIS+20
SOCIETY | 19:13 / 08.07.2025
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IELTS in Uzbekistan temporarily shifts to computer-only format after suspected answer leaks in paper-based tests
SOCIETY | 19:11 / 08.07.2025
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Parliament passes law on mandatory HIV testing for returning citizens and foreign workers
SOCIETY | 17:02 / 08.07.2025