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From October 21, a second high-speed CRRC Dalian electric train with five economy-class cars seating 415 passengers enters service on the Tashkent — Andijan — Tashkent route. Uztemiryulyulovchi reports a new timetable, cancellation of daytime runs No. 730/729 on Mondays from October 26, and schedule changes for several other trains and suburban electric trains.
Javlon TursunovOn October 21, 2026, it will be 37 years since the adoption of the law 'On the State Language', which the parliament of Uzbekistan approved on October 21, 1989. For this date, the Gazeta publication prepared a quiz on the norms of language legislation and also turned to the views on language of the enlighteners Abdulla Qodiriy, Abdulhamid Chulpan and Hoji Muin.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the work of the Kashkadarya Advanced Professional Skills College and the 'Town of Professions' built on its basis. The complex, worth 42 billion soums, covers 5.2 hectares and includes 14 buildings. The college has 417 students in 10 fields; by the end of the year, 500 young people are planned to be taught German and sent to a paid internship in Germany.
Sevara AzamovaMinister of Construction Sherzod Khidoyatov told deputies that 4,973 elevators in the country have expired service life. In 2026–2030, another 4,953 elevators are planned to be upgraded. Since 2021, 3,274 elevators have been replaced with budget funds and 71 repaired. The 'Safe Elevator' platform has been launched for oversight, and facilities cannot be accepted into operation without its approval.
Sevara AzamovaUzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev returned for repeated consideration the law on improving the activities of payment system operators and payment organizations. On October 13, the Legislative Chamber, on the proposal of the relevant committee, decided to terminate its consideration. Which provisions drew the president's objections and whether a new bill is planned was not disclosed.
Javlon TursunovIn the Bogot district of Khorezm region, on October 9–10, 2026, four members of one family died from food poisoning — a woman and her three minor children, the eldest of whom was 7 years old. According to preliminary data, on October 8 the family ate a salad left over from a birthday celebration. A criminal case has been opened under subparagraph 'a' of part 4 of Article 276-11 of the Criminal Code, a forensic medical examination has been ordered, and the investigation is ongoing.
Sevara AzamovaThe Central Bank of Uzbekistan set the exchange rates for October 22: the dollar fell by 46.79 soums to 11,965.51, the euro dropped by 29.72 soums to 13,437.27, and the ruble rose by 0.63 soums to 145.96. This is the third consecutive decline of the dollar.
Sevara AzamovaThe Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi plant worth $8.5 million has started operating in the Kashkadarya SEZ. The enterprise processes local fruits and vegetables into dried products for export and aims to reach annual exports of $40 million.
Javlon TursunovThe State Security Service reported the detention in Namangan of the head of an LLC who promised to send four people to seasonal work in Poland for $10.4 thousand. He was detained with material evidence while receiving an advance payment of $4.4 thousand. Pre-investigation verification actions are underway.
Sevara AzamovaAt the FIDE World Youth Championship U7–U17 in Spain, the Uzbekistan national team won five medals: one gold, three silver and one bronze. Lazizabona Komiljonova became world champion among girls U13. In total, more than 700 chess players from 82 countries took part.
Bekzod NazarovA presidential decree “On measures for the scientifically grounded development of the psychological service sphere in the continuous education system” has been adopted (PQ-379, October 19). Teachers, educators, students and pupils of all educational organizations will undergo targeted psychological diagnostics at least once per academic year. The system is being implemented in two stages: from the 2026/2027 academic year — in preschool and general education institutions, from 2027/2028 — in secondary specialized, vocational and higher education organizations.
Javlon TursunovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a trilateral meeting in Ashgabat with the vice-president of the charity fund for children in need of care, Oguljahan Atabayeva, and the vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Leyla Aliyeva. The parties noted the traditional nature of the dialogue and the friendship of the three countries. The day before, Mirziyoyeva took part in the opening of the 'Mother Nature' art exhibition.
Javlon TursunovFrom October 14 to 16, Asian Development Bank Days were held in Karakalpakstan with a media tour for journalists. The remaining ADB loans to the region exceed $760 million — 20% of the bank's portfolio in Uzbekistan. The funds go to water supply, roads and wind energy, including the 200 MW Nukus-2 project.
Javlon TursunovPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during his visit to Kashkadarya region, took part in a ceremony launching 161 projects with a total value of more than $6 billion: 69 facilities have been put into operation, and construction of 92 has begun. The projects include Cotonella textile production, fruit and vegetable processing with exports for Nestlé and Purina, hydroelectric power plants, a waste-to-energy plant, gold mining with Azerbaijan, and a tourist complex with Russian investors.
Sevara AzamovaPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the FM World agricultural machinery plant in Karshi, part of the Chinese corporation Jiangsu World Group. The project received $20 million in foreign investment and created 200 jobs. The plant assembles five tractor models and cotton-picking machines under the Nasaf brand with a localization level of 30% and plans to increase exports to $50 million.
Javlon TursunovThe Migration Agency of Uzbekistan together with the German company RecruitMed announced the selection of 50 truck drivers to work in Germany. Candidates must hold category C and CE licenses and have at least two years of experience; age limit is up to 40 (up to 45 with a code 95 certificate). Those selected will study German for free in Tashkent for six months and receive dormitory accommodation. Until qualification recognition, the salary will be 1,800 euros net. Interviews will take place on November 6 and 10, 2026.
Sevara AzamovaA presidential decree (PQ-380) 'On measures to organize the activities of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education' — actually titled 'On measures to organize the activities of the Ministry of Education and Science' — has been adopted. Under the decree, the minister may, as an exception, hire staff directly based on interviews into the ministry's central apparatus until February 1, 2027. The document also provides for the establishment of a number of structures under the ministry and the launch of a call center and a feedback system on an outsourcing basis.
Javlon TursunovIn Uzbekistan, a certificate of family inclusion in the Social Registry can be obtained online through the government services portal my.gov.uz. The certificate confirms the family member’s status in the registry and may be needed to receive state assistance and benefits, but it does not by itself mean automatic assignment of allowances. The service is free and automatic; no additional documents are required.
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