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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.
SOCIETY
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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Bolt considers Uzbekistan market entry with pilot project
TOURISM | 15:18
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‘Wrong prescription’: Economist slams IMF call for tax increases in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 15:12
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BYD cuts production as sales slow and inventory piles up
BUSINESS | 15:05
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Samarkand official who threatened to give farmers' land to Chinese investors promoted
POLITICS | 14:58
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Senate approves elimination of double customs duties on imports to Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 14:55
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IMF recommends Uzbekistan adopt progressive income tax, end inefficient customs exemptions
BUSINESS | 14:47
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Uzbekistan’s gold and gas exports surge amid shifting trade patterns
BUSINESS | 14:46
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Labor migration bill rejected for further amendments: Senate seeks stronger protections and accountability
POLITICS | 14:42
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Uzbekistan may introduce visa-free entry for Iranian citizens – Embassy
POLITICS | 14:40
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Belarus
POLITICS | 13:58
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Uzbekistan to launch pilot project for methane production from biogas
BUSINESS | 13:07
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Over 732,000 applicants registered for university entrance exams in Uzbekistan this year
SOCIETY | 13:05