Uzbekistan Uzbekistan leader wins second term in 'not truly competitive' election Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has won re-election with 90% of the vote, preliminary results showed on Monday. 25/10/2021
Uzbekistan In Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev heads for a predictable landslide Mirziyoyev has eased some of the restrictions of his predecessor but made no effort towards political reform. 24/10/2021
Cult The Tashkent International Film Festival starts up again after 24 years Celebrating a new generation of filmmakers and inspiring Central Asian cinema with an exchange of fresh ideas and opportunities - the capital of Uzbekistan welcomes guests from around the world to the first Tashkent International Film Festival since 1997. 08/10/2021
Cinema 9 films to watch out for at Tashkent International Film Festival The Tashkent International Film Festival in Uzbekistan is back after a 24-year hiatus. Euronews has picked 9 films to watch from this year's screenings. 29/09/2021
Cult Uzbekistan promotes preserving its historic heritage during Culture Week The International Forum: 'Central Asia at the Crossroads of World Civilizations' in Uzbekistan brought together some of the world’s most renowned cultural experts. It was also part of the country's larger goal to preserve and promote the region's cultural and historical heritage. 23/09/2021
Destinations Uzbekistan: How is the mysterious country enticing Western visitors? Once a major trading route on the Silk Road, an outward-looking Uzbekistan is celebrating 30 years of independence from the USSR. 19/09/2021
Cult Ancient astronomy manuscript resurrected by Uzbek heritage initiative The first true-to-the-original facsimile copy of the manuscript of Images of the Fixed Stars, an ancient astronomy manuscript by one of the most famous Muslim astronomers of all time has been resurrected by Uzbekistan's heritage initiative. 16/09/2021
focus Foreign investors look towards Uzbekistan as its tech sector blossoms In recent years, Uzbekistan has launched various reforms in order to liberalise the economy. The Tech sector is one of its fastest-growing sectors and local start-ups are attracting foreign investors. They plan to expand. Take a look at some of the success stories. 01/09/2021
Partner content Uzbekistan sets out an ambitious road map to becoming a key start-up hub In a major national event held physically in Tashkent and virtually across the country on August 20, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev talked to around 10,000 entrepreneurs, addressing concerns and laying out plans for a root and branch reform of business and tax regulations. 01/09/2021
Uzbekistan Here's what Uzbekistan's cuisine reveals about its history and culture Uzbekistan’s territory was a central route on the Silk Road, and the people, ideas and goods that travelled through it have intrinsically become part of Uzbekistan’s culture, including its cuisine. 26/08/2021
Partner content Five years in, Uzbekistan's reform programme is being readied for Stage Two Decrees and resolutions have been signed, the Powerpoint presentations have been prepared and some of the biggest state companies have either secured or are in the process of seeking international credit ratings. Uzbekistan is poised to begin Stage Two of its historic national reforms agenda. 26/07/2021
focus Uzbekistan's International Conference puts regional connectivity on the agenda How can connectivity between Central and South Asia be developed and improved? This was the main focus of a recent international conference in Tashkent. Host country, Uzbekistan, is promoting regional cooperation and the expansion of new transportation corridors to boost regional trade. 22/07/2021
Sport Judo Grand Slam: Japan clinches a staggering 9 gold medals in Tashkent Japan and Mongolia took most of this years' top spots in Tashkent but Uzbekistan clinched 2 silvers and a bronze. Local crowds were thrilled with strong performances from their home competitors and a weekend jam-packed with jaw-dropping judo mastery. 07/03/2021
Sport Judo Grand Slam: Japan, Italy and Mongolia take top spots on day 2 In another day filled with stunning displays of judo, the middleweights battled it out for victory on day two. Japanese judoka took home another two gold medals with Italy and Mongolia adding one each. 06/03/2021
Sport Judo Grand Slam: Tashkent 2021 at the apex of Judoka mastery Get a daily wrap of the best bits from Judo's most hotly-anticiapted event, the Tashkent Grand Slam in Uzbekistan. Which world-class judoka will clinch this year's titles? 05/03/2021
Partner content Despite the pandemic, Uzbekistan’s privatisation plans forge ahead The government of Uzbekistan has surprised international economists by announcing plans to forge ahead in 2021 with its ambitious privatisation plans, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic. 20/01/2021
Partner content Uzbekistan plots its future with the help of the enlightened past In an ambitious plan involving hundreds of international scholars, the Republic of Uzbekistan is scouring the world for literary artifacts from the nation’s history. 18/12/2020
View The EU must leverage closer trade ties with Uzbekistan to ensure progress on human rights ǀ View As Uzbekistan’s applies to the EU's GSP+ scheme, Brussels should use its leverage in the application process to ensure progress is being made on human and labour rights in the central Asian country. 09/12/2020
focus Uzbekistan's rise as transport and logistics hub Uzbekistan aims to become a transport and logistics hub in Central Asia: having invested billions in new rail and energy infrastructure over recent years, Focus investigates how the landlocked country is overcoming its geographical challenges and creating new travel corridors. 12/11/2020
Partner content Uzbekistan is upbeat on Afghan trade and development In his speech before the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev sounded an optimistic note on Uzbekistan's burgeoning economic and trade developments with its neighbor to the south, Afghanistan. 12/10/2020
no comment Thousands take exams outside in bid to weather coronavirus pandemic More than 100,000 students in Uzbekistan sat university entrance exams under open skies, as the coronavirus pandemic clouds the beginning of the academic year with uncertainty. 03/09/2020
Uzbekistan UN hails Uzbekistan’s move to end statelessness for 50,000 people Hundreds of thousands of people were left without citizenship across Central Asia following the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. 05/05/2020
Uzbekistan 100,000 residents evacuated after Uzbek dam burst Around 100,000 people had to be moved from homes after a dam burst in Uzbekistan close to the border with Kazakhstan 03/05/2020
Sport Russia ends on a high at Tashkent Grand Prix Russia produced a stunning display to end on a high in Uzbekistan. With 3 gold medals on the opening day and another 2 on Sunday, the likes of Kseniia Chibisova and Kazbek Zankishiev once again delighted the world of Judo at the Tashkent Grand Prix. 22/09/2019
Sport Boltaboev registers fastest ever ippon in judo history The two second tai-o-toshi sent the home crowd wild - and it also sent Boltaboev en route to his first ever gold medal on the world judo tour 21/09/2019
Sport Russia and Japan dominate Day 1 of Tashkent Grand Prix Russia and Japan dominate Day 1 of Tashkent Grand Prix 20/09/2019
