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According to the State Labor Inspectorate of Uzbekistan, as of October 10, 2026, 132 violations were identified during 145 monitoring checks of labor law compliance during the cotton harvest season. Fines totaling 172.8 million soums were imposed, and pickers were recovered and paid more than 8.87 billion soums.
Dilnoza RahimovaTashkent regional hokim Zoir Mirzayev on 13 October signed an order imposing a disciplinary sanction on Pskent district hokim Muzaffar Aripov. The grounds were a submission from the Anti-Corruption Agency, a protocol of the ethics commission, and the official's own written explanation. The reason was an audio recording circulated online, in which the hokim allegedly threatened farmers to take away their land and 'shake the soul out of them' if they did not plant potatoes.
Otabek YusupovSince September 28, a mobile palliative care service for children with severe and incurable illnesses has been operating in the Samarkand region. Teams of medical specialists, social workers and psychologists visit families at home. More than 300 children in need of such assistance have been identified in the region; construction of a children's hospice continues in parallel.
Aziz KarimovBy a government resolution of Uzbekistan dated October 12, 2026, No. 560, amendments were made to the administrative regulation for state services on the acceptance of completed construction projects and the issuance of permits for their operation. Projects will be accepted for operation directly on the basis of acts of the State Acceptance Commission or clients' working commissions, while before the act is drawn up, the Inspectorate for State Financial Control conducts a mandatory control inspection.
Dilnoza RahimovaOn October 13, at around 17:30, in the village of Shakarbulok, Dekhkanabad district of Kashkadarya region, a mudflow triggered by heavy rain swept away a Damas car with a passenger. The driver managed to escape and warned his companion, but the passenger who remained in the vehicle died — his body was found during search and rescue operations.
Aziz KarimovA delegation from Uzbekistan led by Deputy Director of the Cultural Heritage Agency Azizjon Aripjonov studied historical and cultural heritage sites in the Afghan provinces of Balkh, Takhar, Sar-e Pol and Faryab. Following the talks, the parties agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on the preservation and restoration of monuments.
Aziz KarimovA draft presidential decree, released for public discussion, provides for one-time financial aid of 1 million soums in November 2026, expanded criteria for compensation for electricity, gas and coal, an increased baseline electricity consumption norm, and new heating tariffs.
Dilnoza RahimovaExcavations have begun at the Jarkutan archaeological site in Surkhandarya region under the leadership of Komil Rahimov. Mud-brick structures, a hearth 70 cm in diameter, a child burial, ceramic vessels and household pits dating to the 3rd–2nd millennia BCE have been found.
Madina UsmonovaThe Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services has submitted to the government a draft resolution on digitalizing licensing in the construction sector. It provides for abolishing the requirement to submit up to 30–40 documents, automatic data retrieval through interagency integration, and reducing application review times by 50–60%. This was reported by the head of the ministry's press service, Saidnosir Usmanov.
Dilnoza RahimovaA draft presidential decree published by the National Agency for Social Protection provides for a one-time payment of 1 million soums in November 2026 to more than 1,017,000 families. It also proposes raising the basic electricity norm for non-gasified areas, expanding compensation for electricity, gas and coal, and introducing new heating and hot water tariffs from 1 November.
Nilufar KarimovaBy presidential decree PQ-368 of October 12, 2026, the customs fee rate for processing international courier shipments is reduced by 20% — from 2% to 1.6% of BRV per kilogram. The document also provides tax incentives for transport and logistics centers, an increase in the number of dry ports from 24 to 30, and industry targets through 2030. Under Presidential Decree PQ-368 of October 12, 2026, the customs fee rate for processing international courier shipments is reduced by 20% — from 2% to 1.6% of the BCU per kilogram. The document also provides tax benefits for transport and logistics centers, an increase in the number of dry ports from 24 to 30, and sector target indicators through 2030.
Nilufar KarimovaBy decision of the governor of Navoi Region dated October 13, 2026, Bobir Husniddinovich Islomov has been appointed mayor of the city of Navoi. He previously served as first deputy chairman of the board of JSC 'Regional Electric Networks'. He replaced Dilmurod Ergashev, who had led the city since July 2023. The reasons for the previous mayor's dismissal have not been disclosed.
Aziz KarimovOn October 15–16, 2026, personnel changes were announced in the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan: Akramjon Fazilov was appointed first deputy to the presidential adviser on representative bodies, NGOs and youth, Aziza Kurbonova became first deputy head of the Communications Department, and Khushnud Khudoyberdiyev became his deputy. Farrukh Omonov was relieved of his post due to a transfer to another job.
Aziz KarimovUzbekistan's youth national team became world champion in robotics at the FIRST Global Challenge tournament in Incheon, South Korea, winning all 16 matches and scoring a record 637 points. The team won three gold medals. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree awarding the national team members and coaches.
Madina UsmonovaOn October 15, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva met with the head of the Office of the President of Turkey, Hasan Dogan, and the head of a department of the office, Hakki Susmaz. The parties discussed practical steps to expand bilateral cooperation and agreed to continue implementing mutually beneficial initiatives.
Aziz KarimovThe Culture and Art Development Fund of Uzbekistan officially stated that the visit of blogger Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) originally covered only Tashkent and Samarkand and proceeded according to a pre-agreed schedule. According to the fund, no item of the program was cancelled, and the departure date was determined in advance. Other members of the film crew continue filming in other cities of the country.
Shahnoza ErgashevaThe Committee for the Development of Competition reported violations of legislation in public procurement worth about 10 billion soums. Violations were identified in organizations of six regions, including road administrations, a medical association, a boarding school and forestry. Cases have been initiated and mandatory instructions issued.
Nilufar KarimovaThe National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan reported proposals from greenhouse operators in Tashkent and the Tashkent region to transition to 'greenhouses' using gas, electricity, and alternative energy sources; if not feasible, coal heating with filters would be permitted. Tests of filters based on Chinese technology conducted on September 30 and October 8 showed non-compliance with emission standards. Subsidies and tax incentives are being prepared for 'greenhouses,' while the ban on greenhouses without eco-friendly heating in the capital region will remain.
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