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Tashkent to Establish an International Academy of Fashion Based on a Joint Program with a Parisian Academy

A presidential decree establishes the Tashkent International Academy of Fashion — a state higher education institution within the system of the Light Industry Development Agency. It is created on the basis of a joint educational program of the Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry with the International Academy of Fashion in Paris. Education starts in the 2026/2027 academic year, dual education is introduced from 2027/2028, and by the end of 2028 a dormitory for 400 places is planned.

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Cultural Heritage Agency comments on the situation surrounding the Alisher Navoi Museum of Literature

Social media reports claimed the building of the Alisher Navoi State Museum of Literature had allegedly been secretly transferred to another organization and that the heritage site faced risk of damage. On October 16, Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency said it had conducted a review: the building at 69 Navoi Street is listed in the national register of cultural heritage sites and was transferred to the State Youth Theatre under operational management by government decision.

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Uzbekistan's Cadastral Agency held on-site reception in Karakalpakstan: more than 200 appeals reviewed in two days

Over two days of on-site receptions by the Cadastral Agency in Karakalpakstan, more than 200 citizens' appeals were reviewed: on October 15, 136 appeals were received from 12 districts and one city of the republic; on October 16 in Beruni, 72 appeals from four districts were reviewed. The main topics were land plot rights and cadastral documents for real estate. The reception will continue on October 17 in Urgench.

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Participants of a Transnational Drug Group Detained in Tashkent Region

In the Tashkent region, a large drug crime group consisting of members of a transnational criminal community was detained while attempting to smuggle drugs from a neighboring republic. The group's leader, previously convicted, was caught red-handed during the seizure of 13 kg of hashish from a stash. In the Buka district, a drug dealer was detained while selling 2 kg of opium for $20,000. The total weight of seized drugs is equivalent to 75,000 single doses; criminal cases have been opened.

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In Tashkent, the family of a deceased 16-year-old girl is receiving social assistance, her brother is receiving psychological support

On October 12, 2026, a 16-year-old girl died at her home in the Almazar district of Tashkent; the investigation confirmed suicide. The body was discovered by her younger brother born in 2013. The Inson Center organized assistance for the family, the brother is receiving psychological support, and law enforcement agencies are conducting investigative actions.

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Tashkent plans to create 17.9 km of dedicated bus lanes on four streets

The Tashkent city khokimiyat announced plans to build 17.9 km of dedicated bus lanes on Mukimi Street, Karatosh and Kukcha Darvoza streets, Parkent Street and Mirzo Ulugbek Avenue. Developing the design documentation will preliminarily require about 6.5 billion soums from the City Development Fund. The khokim's decision has been signed, and designers and contractors will be selected on a competitive basis.

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Tashkent plans to build BRT lines on four more sections with a total length of 17.9 km

The Tashkent city administration (hokimiyat) announced plans to build dedicated bus lanes (BRT-type) on four new sections: Mukimi, Karatash and Kukcha Darvoza, Parkent streets and Mirzo Ulugbek avenue. Previously, a tram ran along these routes; it was closed in May 2016. Developing the design documentation will preliminarily require about 6.5 billion soums from the City Development Fund.

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Conflict between female students at School No. 49 of Samarkand district: deputy director reprimanded

An incident between female students of School No. 49 of Samarkand district occurred on October 12, 2026. The regional Department of Preschool and School Education reported that the administration and teachers committed shortcomings: the deputy director was reprimanded, and class teachers received a strict warning. Administrative measures were applied to the parents of the participants in the conflict.

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Tashkent denied bus fire: smoke came from turbocharger, passengers were disembarked

Social media spread reports of a fire on a bus belonging to JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat» while it was in motion. The company stated there was no fire: due to a turbocharger malfunction, incomplete fuel combustion occurred, producing smoke. Driver Bakhtiyor Mamatov stopped the bus and disembarked the passengers; no one was injured.

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Uzhydromet: warm and dry weather to persist in Uzbekistan on October 16–18

According to Uzhydromet's forecast, dry and warm weather is expected across Uzbekistan on October 16–18: at night +10…+15, during the day +22…+27, cooler in the northern regions. East wind at 7–12 m/s. No precipitation expected in Tashkent, daytime up to +26. In some foothill and mountain areas on October 17–18 rain is possible, turning into snow in high mountains.

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16-year-old girl found hanged in her own home in Tashkent

On October 12, the body of a 16-year-old girl was found in the Almazar district of Tashkent. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, her younger brother, seeing the door locked, entered the room through the balcony and found his sister hanged. An ambulance pronounced her dead. A pre-investigation check is underway.

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Residents of five Tashkent districts complain of chemical smell in hot water — laboratory testing launched

Veolia Energy Tashkent has received complaints from residents of the Mirzo Ulugbek... no — Mirabad, Yakkasaray, Shaykhantahur, Chilanzar and Yunusabad districts about a foreign chemical smell in hot water. Samples have been taken for chemical-bacteriological and organoleptic analyses, and the data has been passed to the supplier — JSC Tashkent CHP — for flushing of the main networks. Results were promised after the studies are completed.

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Uzbekistan installs air monitoring stations near Fergana and Samarkand airports

Uzbekistan Airports announced the installation of automatic air quality monitoring stations near Fergana Airport (October 15) and Samarkand Airport (October 9). The equipment measures pollutant concentrations and meteorological parameters, with data transmitted to a unified geoinformation database. The project is being implemented with Malkam Environmental Technologies, and stations are planned at other airports as well.

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Tashkent Investigates Cause of Foreign Odor in Hot Water

Veolia Energy Tashkent responded to complaints from residents of six districts of the capital about a chemical odor in hot water, as well as turbidity and low pressure. The company took water samples for analysis and passed the information to the Tashkent Thermal Power Plant for action.

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Air quality deteriorated in Tashkent overnight on October 16 due to temperature inversion

Overnight on October 16, air quality in Tashkent deteriorated due to unfavorable meteorological conditions and a temperature inversion: from 21:00 on October 15 the AQI index rose to a level unfavorable for sensitive groups, with the peak at 00:00. The temperature dropped to 11.8 degrees, and the wind was weak. On October 16 during the day, an average AQI level is expected, and the air is under constant monitoring by the Special Commission.

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In Tashkent, four trees were cut down without authorization during the construction of an artificial lake in the Uchtepa district; the damage is estimated at 27 million soums

The Tashkent Main Department of Ecology reported that during the construction of an artificial reservoir in the Kurgantepa mahalla of the Uchtepa district, three Chinese elm trees and one mulberry tree were cut down without permission. The damage under Article 37 of the law is estimated at 27 million 280 thousand soums, and an administrative protocol is being drawn up. The khokimiyat had previously stated that the existing trees were planned to be preserved.

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