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Number of marriages in Uzbekistan declines for the fourth consecutive year

According to the National Statistics Committee, 92.3 thousand marriages were registered in Uzbekistan in January–June 2026. The annual number of marriages has been declining since 2022: from 305.2 thousand in 2021 to 267.1 thousand in 2025 — the lowest in the last 15 years. The record for the period since 1991 was set in 2018 (311.4 thousand). At the same time, the birth rate is falling: in 2025, 879.6 thousand children were born — 5% fewer than a year earlier.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Drug lab uncovered in Bukhara: over 10.8 kg of 'spice' seized, two suspects remanded in custody

The SGB and the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan uncovered an underground drug lab in an apartment of a multi-story building in Bukhara. Two residents of Jondor district, aged 27 and 29, were detained; they worked for an online drug store. 6.65 kg of 'spice' was seized, plus another 4.2 kg in caches in Kagan — over 10.8 kg in total. A criminal case has been opened.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

Russia Leads Uzbekistan's Export Destinations, Afghanistan Enters Top Three

According to Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee, the ten largest export markets account for more than 50% of the country's total exports. Russia remains the leader with $3.2 billion, followed by China ($2 billion) and Afghanistan ($1.2 billion). Total exports to the top-10 destinations amounted to about $11.75 billion, or roughly 51.3% of all exports.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

From July 1, 2027, an investigative judge in Uzbekistan will verify the validity of suspicion before restricting liberty

Under paragraph 9 of presidential decree UP-160 of August 14, 2026, from July 1, 2027, when considering motions for procedural coercive measures, the investigative judge will have to verify not only the legality of detention but also the sufficiency of grounds for suspicion or accusation. Professor of Tashkent State University of Law Dildora Bazarova, in an article for Gazeta, examines what exactly the court must verify and how the new approach differs from the current CPC model.

Javlon Tursunov
5 min read
World

President of Uzbekistan signs law on a new Latin-script version of the Uzbek alphabet

On October 21, Uzbek Language Day, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law on improving the Uzbek alphabet: instead of 26 letters and three combinations, 28 letters and an apostrophe are introduced. The combinations Sh, Ch, Oʻ, Gʻ are replaced by the letters Ş, Ç, Ö, Ğ, and Ng is removed. The law takes effect on April 22, 2027; documents, currency and securities remain valid.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
World

President of Uzbekistan visited the Chim mahalla in Kashkadarya region

Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the development of the Chim mahalla in Koson (Kamashi) district, where 55 billion soums have been allocated for infrastructure renewal. He spoke with residents, noted the growth of higher education coverage and discussed employment measures, including greenhouses and lemon growing.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Erkinjon Turdimov allowed to hire ministry staff via interviews until February 1, 2027

By a Presidential decree of October 19, Minister of Education and Science Erkinjon Turdimov has been granted the right, until February 1, 2027, to hire staff for the ministry's central apparatus based on direct interviews. The document also defines the ministry's structure, the creation of several new organizations, and the termination of the Center for Education Development under the Ministry of Preschool and School Education.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Sport

Uzbekistan's national team won 33 medals in one day at the Para Asian Games and moved into third place

On the third day of the Para Asian Games in Aichi — Nagoya, Uzbek athletes won 12 gold, 9 silver and 12 bronze medals. The team's overall medal tally reached 89 medals (30 gold, 30 silver, 30 bronze). Uzbekistan holds third place after China and Japan. World, Asian and Games records were set in para powerlifting, athletics and swimming.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
Economy

Andijan Region Plans to Raise $300 Million Through Eurobond Issuance

A delegation from Andijan region discussed with the American investment bank Oppenheimer & Co. raising $300 million from international capital markets through a eurobond issuance by Andijon Invest Kompaniyasi. Earlier, the bank had stated its readiness to participate in financing three regional projects worth $1.2 billion.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan increased electricity exports by 21.4% and reduced imports by 27.2% in the first nine months of 2026

According to the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan, in January-September 2026 electricity exports grew to 3.4 billion kWh (+21.4%), while imports fell to 1.9 billion kWh (-27.2%). Net exports reached 1.5 billion kWh. According to statistics, in monetary terms over eight months exports amounted to $139.2 million and imports to $57.5 million.

Sevara Azamova
1 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

“Drive avenue” in Tashkent: car dealership that promised cars from China left dozens of people without money — damages exceeded 10.9 billion soums

The “Drive avenue” MCHJ car dealership in Tashkent promised to bring BYD cars from China on favorable terms and collected tens of thousands of dollars from customers. According to Kun.uz, Bekzod Bahtimurodov stood behind the company unofficially; a fraud case had previously been opened against him. According to the capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs, the damages in the consolidated case amounted to 10 billion 902 million soums, of which 5 billion 207 million soums have been reimbursed.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his congratulation on Uzbek Language Day, outlined tasks for developing the state language

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 21 congratulated the people on Uzbek Language Day. In his congratulation he addressed issues of the quality of education, clarity of official documents, the development of science and terminology in the Uzbek language, the use of the language in the digital environment, and the role of artificial intelligence. Also on this day, according to Gazeta.uz, the president signed a law on improving the Uzbek alphabet based on the Latin script.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read