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In Tashkent, the practical implementation of a national program aimed at protecting workers' rights and preventing pressure, violence and discrimination in the workplace was discussed. About 70 people took part in the event, including representatives of government agencies, the diplomatic corps and international organizations.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand on October 17–22, where he will take part in a C5+1 foreign ministers' meeting, and then Mumbai and Jamnagar. He will lead a delegation of more than 200 American entrepreneurs; the goals of the trip are named as expanding US trade and investment ties with Central Asian countries and energy cooperation with India.
Otabek YusupovA criminal case against Bekzod Olimov, a former probation inspector of the Akdarya district police department, has been sent to court. According to the investigation, he systematically beat his wife and threatened to kill her, which is linked to her suicide attempt in May 2026. Olimov does not admit guilt. The Nemolchi.uz project notes that the woman had repeatedly turned to the police and was urged to forgive her husband.
Otabek YusupovUzbekistan's Cabinet of Ministers on October 9 approved the procedure for conducting a business census (PCM-557). It will cover legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, dehkan farms, the self-employed and unregistered entities as of October 1, 2026. Results will be published by September 1, 2027.
Dilnoza RahimovaShavkat Mirziyoyev concluded his working visit to Azerbaijan. He met with President Ilham Aliyev, took part on October 15 in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, where he proposed a trust infrastructure concept and an AI initiative, held meetings with the leaders of Qatar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, and departed for Tashkent.
Aziz KarimovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution (PP-371) on October 13 on developing greenhouse farms based on “green” technologies. From November 1, 2026 to April 1, 2030, greenhouses with heat-saving coverings and energy-efficient heating will be subsidized 50% of the cost of electricity in October–March. Tax incentives, compensation for solar panels, and preferential Central Bank loans are also being introduced.
Dilnoza RahimovaOn 14 October, the President of Uzbekistan signed a law amending the Administrative Liability Code, raising fines for violations of marriageable age and marriage procedures. The law took effect on the date of signing. The fine for a religious marriage ceremony without registration rose to 30–50 BRV (13.2–22 million soums), and for marrying off a minor to 20–25 BRV.
Aziz KarimovThe President of Uzbekistan signed a law on October 14 increasing fines for begging and for involving others in it under Article 188−3 of the Administrative Liability Code. The fine for begging was raised from 1−3 to 3−5 BRV, and for involving vulnerable persons — from 5−10 to 10−15 BRV; arrest of up to 15 days is also possible. Liability was introduced in 2019.
Aziz KarimovIn Tashkent, the practical implementation of the National Program for protecting the rights and dignity of employees was discussed. By December 2026, a digital portal for anonymous reports of violations is planned to be launched, and 700 facilitators will be trained in 14 regions, who will train 35,000 employees of government organizations. The program is implemented on the basis of presidential decree No. PP-345 and Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 518.
Otabek YusupovThe Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights of Uzbekistan reported violations in the formation of prices for paid medical services in Karakalpakstan, Samarkand and Syrdarya regions. More than 1 billion soums were unreasonably or excessively collected from consumers. Cases have been initiated, orders for the return of funds have been issued, and tariffs for a number of services have been reduced by an average of 16.22%.
Nilufar KarimovaA court in Chirchik sentenced the head of the crime prevention department of the city police department and a prevention inspector to six years in a general-regime colony for bribery, falsification of evidence and concealment of a crime. According to case materials, they received $2,700 in exchange for the victim dropping his claims over a beating on 17 February 2026. Both pleaded not guilty.
Otabek YusupovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, during her visit to Istanbul, together with Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan, visited Ibn Haldun University and the Yenidoğu school. The parties studied teaching methods and agreed to expand cooperation between educational institutions of the two countries.
Aziz KarimovThe State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan reported the dismantling in Tashkent of a criminal group that set up a fake call center with GSM gateways. The fraudsters called citizens posing as bank employees, extracted personal data, stole money from cards, and took out online loans in victims' names. Total damage — $8 million, funneled abroad in cryptocurrency through a front company. Among those detained was an employee of the cybersecurity department of a major bank.
Aziz KarimovUzbekistan and the ADB signed a $200 million loan agreement to modernize electricity distribution networks: upgrading 60 substations, digital management systems, reducing losses and emissions, and integrating at least 3.3 GW of renewable energy. The project became the ADB's first energy project under the mutual reliance mechanism with the World Bank. Later in October, the World Bank will consider additional financing of $100 million.
Dilnoza RahimovaAn Eco Police inspection of the Chirchiq city wastewater treatment plant showed that the facility was accepting wastewater from textile and chemical enterprises containing dyes, while treatment efficiency dropped to 27.7%. Wastewater from Gazalkent was discharged directly into the river. The Ecology Committee has assessed compensation payments and is preparing a lawsuit for the economic court.
Aziz KarimovThe Committee for Competition Development reported that following inspections, nearly 800,000 citizens of Uzbekistan had their unjustified utility debts recalculated, amounting to approximately 22 billion sums. Charges were applied, in particular, for waste removal during periods when residents were temporarily absent. The Committee proposed integrating billing systems with migration registration databases and introducing monthly recalculations for subscribers abroad.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul warned citizens residing or temporarily staying in the provinces of Istanbul, Yalova and Kocaeli about possible worsening weather conditions. According to the diplomatic mission, heavy rains and wind may cause floods, complicate road traffic and lead to other emergencies. Citizens were advised to refrain from long trips, avoid low-lying areas, underpasses and tunnels, be careful near the coast, trees and power lines, and
Otabek YusupovThe Migration Agency of Uzbekistan held talks with the German companies TSK Logistik and Global Talent Alliance on employment of Uzbek citizens in Germany's transport and logistics sector. The creation of a joint driving school and possible recognition of Uzbek driving licences in Germany were discussed. No decision on recognition has been made yet.
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