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Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Samarkand: a two-day visit, the US-Uzbekistan business council meeting and meetings involving Marco Rubio

The President of Uzbekistan arrived in Samarkand region on 18 October, where he will review transport infrastructure and urban development projects. On 19 October he will take part in the second meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, and meetings in the 'C5+1' format with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also take place. From 18 to 22 October, transport restrictions are in effect in the city.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

'The lights cannot but go out — they do go out': head of 'Hududiy elektr tarmoqlari' on preparations for the autumn-winter season

At a press conference on 8 October, the leadership of 'Hududiy elektr tarmoqlari' reported on preparations for the autumn-winter season: 843 billion soums have been allocated for network repairs, and high-risk facilities have been divided into categories. Company head Sardor Isaqulov spoke about digitalization plans — consumers will be notified of scheduled outages via Telegram 1–2 days in advance. According to the company, in August 35% of consumers in Uzbekistan used more than 200 kWh.

Dilnoza Rahimova
4 min read
World

Marco Rubio heads to Samarkand for the 'C5+1' meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Samarkand to take part on October 19 in a meeting of the foreign ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the 'C5+1' format. He is accompanied by a delegation of American business. Before departure, Rubio explained the timing of the visit as a convenient time for the region's leaders and emphasized Washington's desire to strengthen relations with partners.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

Autumn school holidays in Uzbekistan will begin on November 4

In general education schools of Uzbekistan, autumn holidays will run from November 4 to November 9, 2026 — six calendar days. The last school day of the first quarter is November 3, and classes of the second quarter will begin on November 10. The dates were confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and comply with the regulation “On General Secondary Education”.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

'Preventive Talk' at a Tashkent School Draws Criticism: Children Questioned About Parents' Violations and Video Published

On October 16, Kahramon Khudoyberganov, press secretary of the Road Safety Department of the Tashkent City Police Department, published a video of a 'preventive talk' with nine-year-old students of school No. 183, who were asked about riding in the front seat of a car. The video gained over 7.7 million views and drew criticism from the Ministry of Education, the children's ombudsman, and human rights defenders. In response, Khudoyberganov published an old clip with the phrase 'jackals and ill-wishers,' which intensified the discontent.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Economy

President of Uzbekistan Announces Plans to Build Second and Third Nuclear Power Plants

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a meeting with energy sector investors, said that in addition to the nuclear power plant under construction in Jizzakh, a second and third nuclear plant are planned. He linked this to growing uranium production: according to the Geology Committee, in 2025 it reached 7 thousand tons, with 15 thousand tons planned by 2030.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
World

Woman arrested in Tashkent carrying 1.2 kg of hashish hidden in a baby doll

Officers of the Tashkent Region Police Department and Nurafshan Police, together with the Cybercrime Fighting Department, stopped a Nexia 3 in the Bektemir district of Tashkent and found eight packages of hashish weighing 100–150 grams each hidden in a passenger's baby doll. According to the MVD, 56-year-old G.A. was transporting drugs from Ferghana Region for sale; in an MVD video she said an acquaintance had promised her $200 for delivering the packages. A criminal case has been opened under Part 6 of Article 273 of the Criminal Code.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Sport

Diyora Keldiyorova returned to the tatami after a two-year break and won gold in Aktau

Paris-2024 Olympic judo champion Diyora Keldiyorova won the Aktau Asian Open 2026 tournament in the up to 52 kg category on October 17, defeating all her opponents before time. This is her first competition after a break related to the birth of her daughter. The victory brought 100 points in the world ranking. Her next event is the Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi from October 29.

Bekzod Nazarov
3 min read
World

Center for Islamic Civilization and National Center 'Russia' agreed on Mutual Culture Days in 2027

A meeting between the heads of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and the National Center 'Russia' took place in Tashkent. The parties agreed to hold Mutual Culture Days in 2027 to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, signed a memorandum of cooperation for 2027–2030, and agreed to develop a three-year 'Roadmap'. Uzbekistan Days in Moscow are scheduled for March 2027.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Marco Rubio arrives in Samarkand: US develops ties with Central Asia amid competition with Russia and China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand leading a delegation of more than 200 business representatives to take part in the 'C5+1' meeting with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. He called the visit strategic and stressed that the countries of the region are important partners of the US. After Uzbekistan, Rubio will travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar in India.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

A Damas car overturned in the Asaka district: no one was injured

In the Andijan region, in the Asaka district, on the night of October 17 at around 23:00, a driver born in 2004, driving a Damas car, fell asleep at the wheel, lost control, the car hit a tree by the road and overturned. According to Kun.uz, no one was injured, and the car sustained technical damage. An investigation is underway.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed cooperation with PRC State Council Premier Li Qiang, including peaceful atom and air travel

On October 17, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a Chinese delegation led by State Council Premier Li Qiang. The parties discussed expanding cooperation in green energy, the peaceful atom, digital technologies and other areas, construction of the China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway, and increasing flights between cities of the two countries. The portfolio of firm projects reached about $60 billion, with more than 6,000 joint ventures created.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Uzbek citizen who served 16 years over the murder of a taxi driver released in South Korea: court to review the case

The Changwon District Court suspended the execution of the life sentence of Bozorov Akmal, convicted in 2010 for the murder of a taxi driver, and accepted the case for review. The court found serious violations during the investigation: deception by police, absence of an interpreter and, according to the defense, a falsified report. A final decision on the case has not yet been made.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Sport

Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa

On October 17, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held a meeting with the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, including the joint development of football academies, the 'Football Pitch in Every Mahalla' program, the organization of major tournaments, and the training of athletes and coaches.

Bekzod Nazarov
1 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan plans to raise heating and hot water tariffs by 30% from November 1, 2026

A draft government resolution submitted for public discussion provides for a 30% increase in heating and hot water tariffs from November 1, 2026, and, from May 1, 2028, annual indexation by inflation but no more than 10%. Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshid Mustafayev explained this by a five-year freeze on tariffs in Tashkent and a fivefold gap between cost price and the price for the population.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
World

In Syrdarya region, court jails for 5 days a man who harassed a saleswoman near the M-39 highway

In Akaltyn district of Syrdarya region, a drunk 22-year-old man pestered a woman selling goods near the M-39 highway and offered her sexual intimacy for money. The victim turned to internal affairs bodies. The court found him guilty under Article 41-1 of the Administrative Liability Code (sexual harassment) and imposed 5 days of administrative arrest. The man fully admitted guilt and asked for leniency, while the victim demanded strict punishment.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read