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Postcards from Uzbekistan: treasure trove of banned art

Paintings banned by authorities in Soviet times were saved in a secret collection in Karakalpakstan

05/12/2016

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan election: acting president expected to win easily

Uzbekistan is holding its first presidential election since the death of Islam Karimov, the man who ruled the Central Asian country with an iron fist for 27…

04/12/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the tradition of Khiva puppets

As well as having stunning monuments, Khiva is rich in culture and traditions, including puppetry

21/11/2016

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360° videos reveal secrets of Uzbek treasures

16/11/2016

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Uzbekistan's tourism potential presented at the World Travel Market

09/11/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Bibi-Khanym mosque

The Bibi-Khanym mosque was designed to be the largest of its type in the Muslim world

07/11/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Tomb of Saint Daniel

This is one of numerous places claimed as the final resting place of the biblical prophet Daniel

24/10/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Siab Bazaar

The Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is one of the largest and oldest markets in Uzbekistan

10/10/2016

Sport

Uzbek judoka's steal the show on final day of Tashkent Grand Prix

The home contingent took their fine performance into the third and final day of the Tashkent Grand Prix in Uzbekistan.

08/10/2016

Sport

Home Judokas continue impressive display on day two of Tashkent Grand Prix

The home Judokas enjoyed yet another impressive day at the Tashkent Grand Prix adding six medals to the seven their won on the opening day.

07/10/2016

Sport

2016 Tashkent Grand Prix kicks off in style

The IJF World Judo Tour touched down in Asia this week for the Tashkent Grand Prix.

06/10/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Shakhi Zinda memorial complex

Samarkand's Shakhi Zinda memorial complex is a stunning collection of ancient tombs

26/09/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: Samarkand's lost art of papermaking

The paper made here was considered to be among the finest in the world

12/09/2016

World News

Putin offers support and comfort in Samarkand

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Uzbekistan for his first visit since the death of longtime President Islam Karimov.

06/09/2016

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan buries veteran president Islam Karimov

Uzbekistan’s veteran President Islam Karimov has been buried in the city of Samarkand following his death earlier this week at the age of 78.

03/09/2016

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President Karimov's motorcade

03/09/2016

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan prepares to bury President Islam Karimov

Uzbekistan is preparing to bury President Islam Karimov following his death at the age of 78 this week.

03/09/2016

Uzbekistan

Putin expresses condolences after death of Uzbek President Karimov

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov.

03/09/2016

World News

Uzbek government confirms President Karimov has died

Uzbekistan’s government confirmed that President Islam Karimov has died and will be buried in Samarkand on September 3.

02/09/2016

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