Culture news Greek language celebrated in Uzbekistan as a global cultural force The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen. 11/02/2026
Silk Road Adventures Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital. 10/02/2026
Sport Uzbekistan steps into the spotlight of global sport More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation. 26/01/2026
Economy Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019. 23/01/2026
Economy Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services. 21/01/2026
Economy Uzbekistan’s economical growth in 2025 Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve. 19/01/2026
Earth News The green city set to transform Uzbekistan’s capital From green corridors and solar power to cultural hubs and 15-minute mobility, New Tashkent is shaping a sustainable future for Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing capital. 17/01/2026
Uzbekistan Europe and Central Asia demographic trends in contrast, report shows Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages. 13/01/2026
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion. 26/12/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Samandar Tursunaliev leads Uzbekistan’s rise in AI innovation In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan At 25, Samandar Tursunaliev is turning Uzbekistan’s AI ideas into reality. From a small village to a growing startup, his work shows how young innovators are shaping the country’s digital future. 26/12/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan’s digital push takes on bureaucracy In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Public administration in Uzbekistan is moving away from manual procedures, embracing technology to deliver state services that are faster, clearer and easier to use, improving access for both citizens and businesses. 25/12/2025
Partner content Uzbekistan’s ‘Echo of Enlightenment’: Reclaiming Central Asia’s Role in the History of Science Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan A new documentary series from Uzbekistan explores how Central Asian scholars shaped global science, challenging Eurocentric narratives of intellectual history. 24/12/2025
Focus The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions. 23/12/2025
Business Qanot Sharq receives first A321neo XLR aircraft With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations. 23/12/2025
Partner content Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center: Reframing Central Asia’s place in global history Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s new Islamic Civilization Center aims to reshape how Central Asia is seen globally, highlighting its role in science, culture and cross-civilizational exchange. 23/12/2025
Culture news UNESCO adds Central Asian traditions to global heritage list Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 22/12/2025
Uzbekistan Central Asia and Japan expand cooperation Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges. 20/12/2025
Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan. 19/12/2025
Travel News Uzbekistan among fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel growth. 19/12/2025
Uzbekistan Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials. 17/12/2025
Focus Uzbekistan revives the legacy of islam’s greatest hadith scholar In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan has completed a major restoration of the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex near Samarkand, one of the Muslim world's most revered pilgrimage sites. 16/12/2025
Business Line How SMEs are transforming Uzbekistan’s economy and creating jobs In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Small businesses now play a central role in Uzbekistan’s growth, with rising output, more jobs and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country. 09/12/2025
Economy Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion clean-energy projects to boost power At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation. 05/12/2025
Economy Uzbekistan’s new labour mobility model With 2 million citizens abroad and €13.9 billion in remittances, Uzbekistan is expanding regulated labour migration, training workers for rising demand in Europe and Asia. 04/12/2025
Silk Road Adventures Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life. 02/12/2025
Ecotech Samarkand CITES summit showcases tech to save endangered species Experts at the 20th CITES Conference reveal wildlife crime worth up to €22B annually, putting 40,000+ species at risk and boosting tech monitoring efforts. 02/12/2025