Central Asia

15:23, january 21, 2019

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Treasure worth about US$1 million discovered in basement of one of old building in downtown Tashkent

Uzbek media reports say a treasure worth approximately 1 million U.S. dollars has been discovered in the basement of one of old buildings in downtown Tashkent.

11:01, december 26, 2018

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Uzbekistan introduces single 12-percent tax

Uzbek media reports say that Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on December 24 signed the law on making changes and addenda to the country’s tax code.

09:42, december 25, 2018

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Islam Karimov's former security aide Muidjon Tohiriy arrested

Citing Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor-General’s Office, Turon24 news website reports that former State Advisor to the President and chief of the Customs Committee Muidjon Tohiriy has been

09:27, december 18, 2018

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Air Astana unveils leased Embraer ‘Snow Leopard’ E190-E2

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has done it again with an amazing paint job for one of its new E190-E2 planes.

14:36, december 17, 2018

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Additional train launched on Tashkent-Moscow rail route

An additional train has been launched on the Tashkent-Moscow-Tashkent rail route, according to Podrobno.uz .

17:03, december 14, 2018

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Uzbekistan toughens measures against mendicancy

Uzbekistan has reportedly toughened measures against mendicancy.

10:27, december 12, 2018

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Turkmen president pardons 796 prisoners on the eve of Neutrality Day

Turkmen president pardoned 796 prisoners on the eve of Neutrality Day. In Turkmenistan, pardon is a frequent practice, while it has not yet settled down in Tajikistan.

14:54, november 28, 2018

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UN launches new fund to advance sustainable development in Aral Sea region

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to fund a new initiative designed to reduce vulnerability, advance sustainable development and create decent living conditions for

10:48, november 28, 2018

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IOM welcomes Uzbekistan as 173rd member state

The 109th Session of the UN Migration Agency’s Council, which opened in Geneva on November 27, voted to support the application of the Republic of Uzbekistan to join he International

09:57, november 27, 2018

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EU reportedly confirms its readiness to promote the provision of customs preferences to Uzbekistan

The European Union (EU) has reportedly confirmed its readiness to promote the provision of customs preferences to Uzbekistan that will allow Uzbekistan to supply its textile products to Europe free

13:31, november 20, 2018

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Prince Aly Muhammad visits the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia

Earlier this month, Prince Aly Muhammad, the youngest son of Has Highness the Aga Khan, completed a five-day, private visit to Kyrgyzstan, during which he visited the Naryn campus of the University

15:52, november 16, 2018

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Uzbekistan raises prices for natural gas and electricity

The Uzbek government issued a resolution on the gradual increase of the prices for fuel and energy resources on November 16, according to kun.uz news agency.

16:21, november 15, 2018

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Internet speed expected to increase tenfold in Uzbekistan by the end of this year

Citing Uzbektelecom (Uzbek joint stock company providing telecommunication services), Uzbek media outlets report that beginning on December 1 internet speed in Uzbekistan will increase 10 times.

12:07, november 15, 2018

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EBRD president optimistic about Central Asia’s future

The Central Asia Investment Forum took place in Beijing on November 14.

14:35, november 8, 2018

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Uzbekistan may be granted status of observer at the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly

Uzbekistan may be given an opportunity to participate in sessions of the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as an observer.

15:12, november 7, 2018

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Kazakhstan’s national air carrier launches a low cost airline, FlyArystan

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana plans to begin operating its own low-cost airline named FlyArystan in mid-2019 with four of its Airbus A320s in an all-economy, 180-seat configuration, according to

16:12, october 30, 2018

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Uzbek vice-premier fired for serious shortcomings in his work

Deputy Prime Minister, Zoyyir Mirzayev, has been fired for failing to properly organize work on sowing and irrigation of winter crops, according to Uzbek president’s website President.uz .

14:20, october 19, 2018

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Uzbekistan reportedly toughens regulations for duty-free import of goods

Uzbekistan has reportedly toughened regulations for duty-free import of goods.

13:41, october 18, 2018

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Russian president to pay state visit to Uzbekistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin/s two-day state visit to Uzbekistan begins on October 18.

15:11, september 21, 2018

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In Kulyab, electricity is cut off. There is not enough water in Nurek due to Rogun

However, in the Tajik energy holding, they assure that switching off the light is a temporary phenomenon associated with prevention before the winter.

18:01, august 31, 2018

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President of France invites Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay visit to Paris

President of France Emmanuel Macron said he would welcome the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Paris for the first working meeting, according to Nuz.uz .

15:23, august 23, 2018

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Kazakh-Chinese JV turns recycled plastic bottles into yarn and fabric

Kazakh-Chinese joint venture to recycle thermoplastic into staple fiber, which is used for manufacturing yearn and nonwoven fabric, has been launched in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan oblast.

13:39, august 17, 2018

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New archaeological finds on UCA’s Campus in Naryn

The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Naryn Campus was buzzing with activity as a team from Indiana University (IU) in the USA and the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) highlighted

11:18, august 14, 2018

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Number of underground Islamic schools increasing in Uzbekistan

The number of illegal private Islamic schools (hujra) is reportedly increasing in Uzbekistan. Ferghana.

11:42, august 13, 2018

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Delegation from Afghan Taliban visits Tashkent to talk security, power lines and peace in Afghanistan

A delegation of the Taliban’s political office located in Doha (Qatar), led by its head, Shir Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, was in Tashkent on a working visit from August 7 to August 10, a

10:58, august 10, 2018

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Uzbekistan expected to introduce ‘the polluter pays’ principle

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev yesterday held a meeting to discuss environmental protection and waste management problems, according to Ferghana.ru .

10:53, august 9, 2018

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Uzbekistan proposes scrapping exit visas

Uzbek citizens will from 2019 be issued travel passports instead of having to apply for exit visas, according to EurasiaNet.org .

14:36, august 2, 2018

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EBRD provides funds to support MSMEs in Uzbekistan

Strengthening its support for the private sector in Uzbekistan, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a synthetic local currency loan of up to US$ 5 million to DAVR

11:15, july 24, 2018

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U.S officials meet with delegations of Central Asia’s nations to discuss cooperation

A statement released by the U.S. Department of State on July 23 says that U.S.

15:30, july 18, 2018

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Uzbekistan intends to exempt Afghan goods from customs duties

Uzbek media reports say Uzbekistan has offered Afghanistan establishment of the regime of free trade that is to exempt Afghan goods from customs duties.