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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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President slams land sales to developers at the expense of public spaces, orders restoration of green areas misused for construction
SOCIETY | 15:52
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“Fix it or step down”: President Mirziyoyev gives officials two weeks to resolve gas supply crisis
POLITICS | 14:33
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Kashkadarya tax official and accomplice nabbed with $3,000 bribes
SOCIETY | 14:06
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Buy now, pay more: Hidden costs of installment plans raise concerns in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:42
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President Mirziyoyev: Middle East conflict may impact trade
POLITICS | 12:30
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All Public Reception staff dismissed; local governors to take direct control
POLITICS | 12:23
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Uzbekistan evacuates over 30 citizens from Iran via Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
SOCIETY | 11:56
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President disbands Oversight Inspection, criticizes its chief for inaction
POLITICS | 11:34
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Two arrested in Tashkent for attempting to sell metal bars disguised as pure gold for $70K
SOCIETY | 20:36 / 14.06.2025
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Uzbekistan’s potential World Cup revenue: Breaking down the numbers
SPORT | 18:21 / 14.06.2025
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No land for sale: Ministry refutes allegations of land allocation to Chinese companies
SOCIETY | 16:37 / 14.06.2025
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Man on Interpol's wanted list for fraud detained at Tashkent Airport
SOCIETY | 16:36 / 14.06.2025