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Italy and African countries launch joint programme to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property

Under the Mattei Plan, Italy and nine French-speaking African countries have begun training museum specialists in documenting collections, digitisation and provenance research. The Carabinieri unit for the protection of cultural heritage is also involved. Under the Mattei Plan, Italy and nine French-speaking African countries have begun training museum specialists in documenting collections, digitization, and researching the provenance of artworks. Carabinieri specializing in cultural heritage protection are also involved in the program.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Society

In Uzbekistan, from November 1 to 30, 2026, elderly citizens will receive a 50% discount on entry to museums and monuments

The Cultural Heritage Agency announced a 50% discount on entrance tickets to cultural heritage sites, state museums and museum-reserves for elderly citizens. The benefit is valid from November 1 to 30, 2026 as part of the 'Tourism Month for the Elderly'. It was previously also reported that a 20% discount on railway tickets would be offered to elderly citizens.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

UNESCO unanimously approves Uzbekistan's initiative on preserving cultural heritage

On October 20, at the 225th session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, a draft resolution proposed by Uzbekistan on protecting cultural heritage in the context of globalization and climate change was unanimously adopted. The initiative was put forward by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 30, 2025, at the 43rd session of the General Conference in Samarkand. The resolution had 54 co-sponsors. The decision also endorses the holding of an International Symposium in Khiva in 2027.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency commented 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, with a risk of damage to the heritage site. On October 16, the Cultural Heritage Agency said it had conducted a review: the building at 69 Navoi Street is included in the national list of cultural heritage sites and is under state protection, and by government decision it has been transferred to the State Youth Theatre under the right of operational management.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read