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Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ministry of Internal Affairs officers on the ministry's 35th anniversary

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the officers and veterans of internal affairs bodies on the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In his congratulation, he noted that in the current year not a single crime was committed in almost half of the country's neighborhoods, outlined tasks for combating cybercrimes and drug addiction, and announced that a group of Ministry of Internal Affairs officers would be awarded orders and medals.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Uzbekistan

Rosatom: large-scale construction of the nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan will begin in 2027

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said that in 2027 large-scale construction will unfold at the site of the first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, and the number of personnel will grow from 1,000 to 12,000–13,000 people. In 2026, the surveys and design of the large plant will be completed, concreting of the foundations of the small power units will continue, and personnel training will go on.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Sport

Uzbek para-athletes enter the top three at the Asian Para Games for the first time, winning 145 medals

The Uzbekistan national team took third place in the overall medal standings of the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan's Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, winning 45 gold, 49 silver and 51 bronze medals. This is the country's best result in the history of the Games: for the first time the team entered the top three. The athletes set world, Asian and continental records.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan approves a new procedure for determining the cost of design and survey work

By a resolution of the Government of Uzbekistan No. 584 of October 21, 2026, a regulation on the procedure for determining the cost of design and survey work was approved. The document introduces phased digitalization of design assignments, a 30% advance, payment for design supervision at 10% of the cost of design and estimate documentation, and prohibits unjustified changes to designs after a positive expert review. From March 1, 2027, a unified approach with standard designs is introduced for budget-funded facilities under targeted programs

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

Rosatom is ready to build new nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan and expects contracts for the small plant in 2027

Rosatom director general Alexey Likhachev said on October 23 that the company is ready to participate in new nuclear projects in Uzbekistan, noting that the choice of partners remains with Tashkent. According to him, the first contracts with specialists for servicing the small nuclear power plant are planned for 2027. It was previously reported that preparations were underway for a second nuclear power plant, which, according to Vucic, Mirziyoyev plans to build with China.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Uzbekistan summoned the Iranian ambassador over publications describing Samarkand as part of Persian heritage

On October 23, the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan summoned Iranian ambassador Muhammad Ali Iskandari and handed him a note of protest. The reason was publications by Iranian embassies in Armenia, Zimbabwe and Bulgaria on the social network X presenting the architecture of Samarkand as Persian or Iranian-Islamic heritage following the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tashkent demanded the removal of the posts and that a recurrence be prevented.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Sport

English club Fulham considers opening a football academy in New Tashkent

The leadership of English club Fulham has announced its readiness to explore the possibility of establishing a football academy in New Tashkent based on British experience and standards. The matter was discussed at a meeting between club representatives and Uzbekistan's Ambassador to the UK Ravshan Usmonov and embassy diplomats. The parties agreed to develop concrete mechanisms of cooperation.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Uzbekistan and Ukraine sign memorandum on regulatory cooperation in pharmaceuticals

From October 19 to 21, 2026, a Ukrainian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Health Yevhen Honchar paid a working visit to Tashkent. Following the talks, the Center for Pharmaceutical Product Safety of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine signed a memorandum on regulatory cooperation. The parties discussed GMP inspections of Ukrainian enterprises, a remote inspection format, production localization, and investment. From October 19 to 21, 2026, a Ukrainian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Health Yevhen Honchar paid a working visit to Tashkent. Following the negotiations, the Center for the Safety of Pharmaceutical Products of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine signed a memorandum on regulatory cooperation. The parties discussed GMP inspections of Ukrainian enterprises, remote inspection formats, localization of production, and investments.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Incidents

Deputy khokim of Kosonsoy district detained while receiving 65 million soums for solar panels

Officers of the SSS for Namangan region, together with the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office, detained the deputy khokim of Kosonsoy district. According to the SSS, he demanded that an entrepreneur install solar panels with a capacity of 20 kW at his house, threatening to transfer the land plot leased by the entrepreneur to another businessman. The official was detained with material evidence in his official car while receiving 65 million soums. A case has been opened under Article 210 of the Criminal Code — taking a bribe; the investigation is ongoing.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Uzbekistan tightens liability for industrial safety violations

A bill tightening liability for violations of industrial safety requirements was adopted by the Legislative Chamber in its third reading and sent to the Senate. It provides for stricter measures for harm to citizens' lives and health, as well as liability of officials for the absence of state control at hazardous facilities.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

Agriculture accounts for 17.5% of greenhouse gas emissions in Uzbekistan — CERR presents decarbonization scenarios up to 2070

At a seminar held at the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, the Center for Economic Research and Reforms presented a study of long-term decarbonization scenarios for agriculture and forestry up to 2070. According to CERR, the agricultural sector accounts for 17.5% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions, with about two-thirds of them being methane from livestock farming. Experts also noted problems: 37% of irrigation water is lost in canals, and nearly half of irrigated land is affected by salinization.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Uzbekistan Joins the Artemis Accords as the 77th Signatory

On October 19, Uzbekistan joined the Artemis Accords on the exploration of the Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids, becoming the 77th signatory nation. Gazeta.uz published an overview of the accords' origins, their ten principles, the positions of China and Russia, and space law experts' views on the advantages and risks of the non-binding format.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
World

Drug Prevention and Modest Weddings Discussed in Syrdarya Region

A press conference and media tour were held in Syrdarya Region, organized by the Press Service of the Uzbekistan Mahalla Union and LLC «Mahalla media» with the participation of media outlets. The discussions covered drug prevention, protecting youth from harmful vices, strengthening family values, and holding celebrations in a compact manner without excessive expenses.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read