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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

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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

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Shakhrisabz: preserving the legacy of ancient ruler Temur

08/02/2016

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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

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Inside a ceramic master's workshop

01/02/2016

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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

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Ancient silk techniques kept alive in Margilan

25/01/2016

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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

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A peek inside a Khiva palace, a labyrinth of rooms and courtyards

18/01/2016

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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

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Khiva: the museum under the sky

11/01/2016

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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

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Samarkand, a window on an ancient empire

04/01/2016

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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

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Traveller's diary: Termez

14/12/2015

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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

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Handicrafts and bazaars from Bukhara

16/11/2015

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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

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Traveller's diary: Samarkand

19/10/2015

Sport

Aaron Wolf shines in Tashkent

03/10/2015

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

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Third Tashkent Judo grand prix begins in Uzbekistan

Turkmenistan won its first ever judo grand prix gold medal on Thursday when Gulbadan Babamuratova beat her rivals to the under 52 kilo crown. She

02/10/2015

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Traditional music festival fills Samarkand with oriental melodies

Every other year, traditional oriental rhythms fill the ancient city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan. On Registan Square, in the heart of the ancient

01/09/2015

Sport

Italy reign supreme at Junior World fencing Championships

The FIE Cadet and Junior World Championships came to a close on Thursday. Italy continued their fine showing in Tashkent Uzbekistan winning the first

10/04/2015

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Sharp work from Italy and Germany at the Junior World Fencing Championships

At the Junior World Fencing Championships in Tashkent ,Italy’s Sabre team had much to celebrate in a tension packed final against Russia. At 39-39

08/04/2015