Uzbekistan to launch Central Asia’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant

09:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In a groundbreaking move for Central Asia, Uzbekistan has announced plans to build the region’s first plant dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility will be constructed in the Tuprakkala...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to host 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The FIFA Council has decided that Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will co-host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. According to the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA), the decision was adopted at the latest FIFA Council meeting. The tournament is...

Uzbekistan ends auctions for car license plates, introduces fixed-price purchase.

Prestigious license plates in Uzbekistan will no longer be sold through auctions. Instead, starting October 1, they can be purchased directly without bidding. The change follows Resolution No. 562 of the Cabinet of Ministers, adopted on September...

Fabio Cannavaro agrees to become Uzbekistan head coach

By John Ogunsemore Former Italy captain, Fabio Cannavaro has agreed to become the head coach of Uzbekistan ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano reported that a verbal agreement has been reached for Cannavaro to...

Fabio Cannavaro to become new head coach of Uzbekistan national team.

He will lead the team in preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Italian coach Fabio Cannavaro will replace Timur Kapadze as the new head coach of the Uzbekistan national team. Renowned football insider Fabrizio Romano reported that Uzbekistan has...

Environmental damage in Uzbekistan amounts to 46.7 billion UZS in one month.

Numerous cases of illegal gravel extraction, tree cutting, poaching, and environmental pollution have been uncovered, according to the State Security Service (SSS). Photo: Frame from the video Working groups comprising representatives of the SSS,...

Uzbekistan Pivots to 2 SMRs, 2 Large Reactors on Single Site

Rosatom is promoting a new playbook for newcomer countries, and Uzbekistan appears to be the first to test it out. Uzbekistan’s Uzatom and Russia’s Rosatom agreed on Sep. 26 to shift Uzbekistan’s newbuild plans from the deployment of six small...

Uzbekistan delegation visits Rani Ki Vav

Uzbekistan to face Kuwait and Uruguay in October friendlies.

The Uzbekistan national football team will play friendly matches against Kuwait and Uruguay in October as part of its preparations for the FIFA World Cup. According to the Uzbekistan Football Association, the first match will be held on 9 October...

Uzbekistan’s total external debt reaches $72.2 billion.

As of July 1, Uzbekistan’s total external debt amounted to $72.2 billion. Of this, $36.8 billion was public external debt, while $35.4 billion was corporate external debt. The overall debt stock has grown by $8.1 billion since the beginning of the...

Uzbekistan Airways Refutes Near-Collision Reports in Russian Airspace

Uzbekistan Airways has denied claims that one of its aircraft was involved in a near-collision with a private jet in Russian airspace, describing the reports inaccurate and misleading. The airline issued a statement in response to tabloid coverage...

Uzbek mining joint venture enters next phase

The members of the Nurlikum Mining joint venture have "completed the evolution" of their partnership, paving the way for the start of development at the South Djengeldi uranium project in Uzbekistan. The structure of the joint venture between...

Uzbek President: Fraternal ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan serve progress of our peoples

Undoubtedly, the fraternal ties and strong bonds of friendship that unite Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, coupled with our regular and productive high-level dialogues, serve the common progress of our brotherly peoples, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of...

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Fraternal ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan serve the common progress of our peoples

Baku, October 2, AZERTAC “Undoubtedly, the fraternal ties and strong bonds of friendship that unite Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, coupled with our regular and productive high-level dialogues, serve the common progress of our brotherly peoples,” said...

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass a multifaceted cooperation agenda

Baku, October 2, AZERTAC “Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass a multifaceted cooperation agenda,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his letter to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of the 30th anniversary...

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to co-host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027

Baku, October 2, AZERTAC The FIFA Executive Committee convened for its regular meeting on October 2. According to the Committee’s decision, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will co-host the final stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027. This will be the...

Uzbek President congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Azerbaijan

Uzbekistan eases foreign passport rules for citizens returned under readmission.

Uzbekistan has introduced new rules allowing citizens who have been returned to the country under readmission agreements to obtain foreign passports in exceptional circumstances. The measure is aimed at protecting their rights and ensuring access...

Tashkent metro’s overground ring line to resume operations on October 18.

The stations of the “30th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence overground ring line” of the Tashkent metro were temporarily closed earlier to carry out scheduled maintenance work. Photo: “Tashkent Metro” State Unitary Enterprise As the final...

Uzbek citizen jailed for 10 years after escape from Russian penal colony.

A Russian court has sentenced an Uzbek citizen to 10 years in prison for escaping from a penal colony in Lipetsk region and resisting a police officer during his arrest. He was found guilty of using violence against a representative of authority....