Uzbekistan Uzbekistan faces future without President Karimov in power Islam Karimov was born on January 30 1938 in Samarkand and has run the central Asian country for more than a quarter-century. 02/09/2016
Uzbekistan Dead or alive: confusion over Uzbek President Islam Karimov's condition While diplomatic sources have indicated that Uzbekistan’s longstanding president, Islam Karimov has died, Uzbek officials are yet to confirm the news. 02/09/2016
Uzbekistan Diplomatic sources claim Uzbek president Islam Karimov has died following a stroke Diplomatic sources have said Uzbekistan’s president Islam Karimov has died following a stroke, though Uzbek officials have only said he is in a critical… 02/09/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Tilla-Kori Madrassah Once a place of Islamic learning, this magestic madrassah in Samarkand dates back to the 1600s 29/08/2016
Uzbekistan What next for Uzbekistan? President Karimov stable, but in intensive care Uzbek President Islam Karimov’s daughter has confirmed he is in a stable condition, but remains in intensive care, after suffering a brain haemorrhage on… 29/08/2016
Uzbekistan Uzbek President Islam Karimov in hospital Uzbekistan’s president Islam Karimov has been taken to hospital, prompting rumours that he is seriously ill. 28/08/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Ak-Saray Palace, Shakhrisabz In the last of our Postcards from Uzbekistan we visit the city of Shakhrisabz and the remains of the famous Ak-Saray Palace 08/02/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The historic beauty of Rishtan ceramics Our Postcard this week comes to you from the east of Uzbekistan, with a visit to a famous centre of ceramic production 01/02/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The vibrant colours of Margilan silk Our Postcard this week is from eastern Uzbekistan and the silk fabrics made in the city of Margilan 25/01/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Tosh Hovli Palace, Khiva In this episode of Postcards we continue to explore the ancient city of Khiva in Uzbekistan 18/01/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Kalta Minor Minaret, Khiva This week our Postcard comes to you from the west of Uzbekistan and the ancient city of Khiva 11/01/2016
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Amir Temur Mausoleum, Samarkand We begin our new series of Postcards from the ancient city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan 04/01/2016
Explore Uzbekistan life: The Buddhist legacy of Termez At the southern-most tip of Uzbekistan, Termez has a long and rich history. It was once at the heart of Buddhism in Central Asia and also one of the 14/12/2015
Explore Bukhara's rich handicraft heritage Fascinating gold embroidery, colourful pottery and handmade carpets. In the old caravan city of Bukhara merchants still sell their goods today under 16/11/2015
Explore Samarkand's silk road treasures Camel caravans once stopped in Samarkand on their way from China to Europe. In the first edition of “Uzbekistan Life” we trace the legacy of the 19/10/2015
Sport Uzbekistan wins first judo gold in Tashkent Day two of the Tashkent Grand Prix saw 125 judoka in action across the categories, with gold medals awarded in four weights, two each for the men and 02/10/2015