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FIFA approves dates of 2027 U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: September 17 — October 9

On October 22, the FIFA Council Bureau approved the dates of the 2027 U-20 youth World Cup, to be co-hosted by Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: the tournament will run from September 17 to October 9, with 24 national teams taking part. Preliminary fan registration for tickets is open; prices and sales dates have not been announced. The tournament will be the 25th in history and is timed to the 50th anniversary of the first edition in 1977.

Sevara Azamova
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World

Over 3,000 Gas Cylinders Seized in Uzbekistan for Being Illegally Sold at Inflated Prices

During raids on October 19–21, conducted by the State Security Service together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Uzenergoinspektsiya, more than 120 cases of illegal storage and sale of liquefied gas were identified. In 39 cases, the involvement of gas supply employees was established. Over 3,000 cylinders containing 13.6 tons of gas were seized.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Uzbekistan

IMKON Center for Children's Education and Rehabilitation Opens in Samarkand

As part of the international summit 'Investments in the Well-Being of Children,' an opening ceremony for the IMKON center was held in Samarkand with the participation of the First Lady of Uzbekistan, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva. The center combines preschool education, correctional-pedagogical assistance, and rehabilitation, becoming a new link in the network of the same name.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Science

Psychologist explains why children develop stuttering and what mistakes parents make

Child and adult psychologist, neuropsychologist Dono Kulunchakova told Kun.uz in an interview about the causes of stuttering, its first signs and typical parental mistakes. According to her observations, specialists are most often consulted about children aged two to six; a child's speech can be affected by heredity, family conflicts and excessive use of gadgets.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

President of Uzbekistan and OSCE PA Chairperson discussed new areas of cooperation

On October 22, a meeting took place between the President of Uzbekistan and the Chairperson of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The sides noted positive dynamics of interaction, including inter-parliamentary dialogue, the Assembly's participation in election observation, and cooperation in the fields of ecology, migration, and transport. They agreed to develop a joint 'roadmap' of priority areas.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan produced 310,389 passenger cars in January–August 2026, every third one a Cobalt

According to the National Statistics Committee, 310,389 passenger cars were produced in Uzbekistan in January–August 2026 — 26 thousand more than in the same period of 2025. Cobalt remains the leader (107,141 units, 34.5% of the market), while BYD showed the largest growth at 84.5%. Meanwhile, in the first half of the year, Cobalt sales, according to the publication, declined noticeably against the backdrop of rising production.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan discusses free transfers between one's own cards and Open banking

On October 15, the Central Bank of Uzbekistan hosted a round table on fees in financial services. Participants discussed free transfers between cards of the same individual, reducing customer lock-in to a single bank, and timelines for launching new services. The document on 'me-to-me' transfers has already been submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers, but no exact launch date has been named.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the head of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev

On October 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Chairman of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev. The parties noted growth in trade turnover and investment, Uzbekistan's participation in sectoral programs of the EAEU, the approval of a 'roadmap' for harmonizing technical regulation, and agreed on a new cooperation plan.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
World

Senator Qobil Tursunov sent a request to the Knowledge and Qualifications Assessment Agency over the rapid closure of registration for national certificate exams

Senator of the Oliy Majlis Qobil Tursunov sent a senatorial request to the director of the Knowledge and Qualifications Assessment Agency, Majid Karimov, because in certain regions registration for exams to obtain a national certificate closes within a very short time. The reason cited is the limited number of slots allocated to the regions. The senator requested clarification on the criteria for slot distribution, the consideration of the number of applicants, the transparency of data on available slots, and the possibility of redistribution.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Uzbekistan dropped 10 positions in the Henley & Partners passport ranking

According to the updated Henley & Partners index for October 2026, Uzbekistan took 82nd place, dropping 10 positions compared to September 2025. The number of visa-free destinations fell from 62 to 57: Thailand abolished visa-free travel on September 15, while Egypt will introduce a visa regime on November 1. Singapore remains the leader of the ranking (193 destinations).

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

In Ishtikhon, the head of the tax inspection insulted employees — an audio recording was made, he was given a reprimand

According to Kun.uz, the head of the tax inspection of the Ishtikhon district of the Samarkand region, Oybek Usmonov, was recorded on audio crudely insulting subordinates with expressions of a sexual nature and threatening them. After a request from the outlet, the tax administration reported that he was given a strict reprimand, and a proposal was submitted to the Tax Committee for his rotation to another region.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

In Uzbekistan, electronic versions of documents can now be presented at banks, airports and notaries

The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan registered documents No. 3958 and No. 3959 on October 20, under which changes were made to 33 departmental regulatory acts. Citizens can present electronic versions of their passport, ID card, certificates and other documents via the my.gov.uz portal and the Social Card (Ijtimoiy karta) app, and organizations are required to accept them.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read