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Prosecutorial misconduct: Woman illegally detained in Almazar district for over 80 days
Despite constitutional guarantees that no one may be detained without legal grounds, a woman suspected of fraud has been held in Almazar district without justification for at least 80 days due to the negligence of the district prosecutor. The Ombudsman, tasked with protecting human rights, has limited its response to forwarding complaints to the investigative authorities.
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Smuggled cars: Uzbekistan’s persistent customs loophole
Despite instructions and recommendations issued by the Customs Committee to all border checkpoints six months ago, the measures have proven ineffective: vehicles purchased under installment plans have once again been illicitly exported and sold abroad.
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“Energy here will be cheaper than in China” — ACWA Power backs wind projects in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan has stated that Uzbekistan is on its way to becoming one of the world’s most competitive producers of green energy.
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The Maldives – the perfect choice for a Muslim-friendly holiday
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High spending and shady contracts: Anti-Corruption Agency launches probe into Khanabad music festival
BUSINESS | 22:25 / 26.07.2025
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Soaring gasoline prices and consumer rights issues spark debate in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 19:50 / 26.07.2025
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Tashkent’s master plan open to revision, but not for private interests – Ministry of Construction
POLITICS | 18:47 / 26.07.2025
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Bilol’s Motors director on trial for defrauding 48 customers in UZS 13 billion scheme
SOCIETY | 17:52 / 26.07.2025
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New smart meters to replace outdated water meters across Tashkent
SOCIETY | 16:40 / 26.07.2025
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Experts blame economic strain and social pressures for growing mental health crisis in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:16 / 26.07.2025
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New findings push Samarkand's origins back to 3,000 years ago
SOCIETY | 16:15 / 26.07.2025
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Dozens of energy sector officials punished after electricity disruptions in Tashkent
SOCIETY | 14:45 / 26.07.2025
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Passenger traffic in Uzbekistan’s airports up 10% in first half of the year
SOCIETY | 14:43 / 26.07.2025
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Cadastral Agency: Agriculture dominates land use in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:42 / 26.07.2025
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President Mirziyoyev dismisses three top officials from the Security Council staff
POLITICS | 13:56 / 26.07.2025