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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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Propane prices in Uzbekistan rise by over 30% in less than a month
BUSINESS | 13:02
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UAE extradites 12 fugitives to Uzbekistan following Interpol collaboration
SOCIETY | 13:01
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s historic state visit marks a new chapter in Uzbekistan-Mongolia cooperation
POLITICS | 12:50
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Uzbekistan criminalizes unauthorized religious education for minors
POLITICS | 12:31
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Judicial mistake in Khorezm keeps innocent man in prison for 207 days
SOCIETY | 11:55
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Authorities warn of deepfake videos promoting Russian army enlistment
SOCIETY | 09:05
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“Karimov thought he could control the market by force” — Former Defense Minister speaks out
SOCIETY | 18:35 / 25.06.2025
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The grey market loophole: How China’s ‘zero-kilometer’ cars reach Central Asia
SOCIETY | 17:56 / 25.06.2025
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Health Ministry approves list of diseases for free treatment
SOCIETY | 17:55 / 25.06.2025
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IMF urges Uzbekistan to reform pension system, recommends raising retirement age
SOCIETY | 17:53 / 25.06.2025
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Uzbekistan climbs 19 spots in global SDG rankings
SOCIETY | 17:39 / 25.06.2025
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Food safety concerns rise in Uzbekistan with 14 poisoning incidents over five months
SOCIETY | 17:15 / 25.06.2025

Yuksalish movement criticizes water infrastructure; Uzsuvtaminot defends progress
SOCIETY | 17:20 / 20.06.2025


Privatizing green zones: A threat to Uzbekistan’s urban future
SOCIETY | 12:49 / 19.06.2025


How the Israel–Iran conflict reshapes Central Asia's geopolitical landscape
POLITICS | 12:45 / 19.06.2025


Uzbekistan’s potential World Cup revenue: Breaking down the numbers
SPORT | 18:21 / 14.06.2025


“I want to apply my Korean experience in my village” – a young man from Shahrihon reclaims unused farmland
SOCIETY | 18:35 / 26.05.2025


Children falling ill, families in limbo: Boysun residents describe health issues linked to gas leak
SOCIETY | 13:00 / 14.05.2025


Uzbekistan to revise price cap on medicines amid market fluctuations
SOCIETY | 15:37 / 23.04.2025


“I’ll buy my dad a Benz”: 12-year-old whiz from Tashkent masters English through YouTube, dreams big
SOCIETY | 15:11 / 22.04.2025
