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Silk Road Adventures

Lake Tuzkan – life and tourism around Jizzakh’s desert lakes

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Lake Tuzkan brings fishing, tourism and recreation to the dry landscape of Jizzakh, as new transport links are expected to make the area easier to reach.

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan summits focus on cooperation and Caspian Sea crisis

Leaders from across Eurasia gathered in Turkmenistan for three summits focused on strengthening regional trade, transport connectivity and economic cooperation, while addressing the growing environmental crisis facing the Caspian Sea.

Silk Road Adventures

Inside the workshops keeping Uzbekistan’s traditional crafts alive

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Traditional workshops in Uzbekistan are teaching younger generations the skills behind woodcarving, embroidery and ceramics, while adapting their work to contemporary tastes and new opportunities.

Business

A new wave of listings: Tashkent prepares companies for global markets

Uzbekistan’s investment fund (UzNIF) is preparing major companies in telecoms, aviation, banking and energy for potential listings. Uztelecom is currently the most advanced candidate as governance reforms advance and efforts to attract new capital gather pace.

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Uzbekistan

Sniffing out trouble: Customs dogs remain vital in the age of AI

From synthetic drugs to concealed cargo, trained dogs can detect what scanners may miss. At a WCO forum in Tashkent, experts showed how canine units and new technology are increasingly working side by side.

Silk Road Adventures

How wedding customs bring families together in Uzbekistan

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Civil registration, wedding plov, family blessings and ‘Kelin Salom’ are among the customs that accompany couples as they begin married life in Uzbekistan.

Economy

Serbia and Uzbekistan strike strategic partnership in Belgrade

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev's first official visit to Belgrade produced 20 signed agreements on transport, energy, digitalisation, and labour mobility, alongside preparations for a free trade agreement and support for the Middle Corridor linking Central Asia to Europe.

Silk Road Adventures

Seasonal harvests offer another way to discover Uzbekistan

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Vineyards, melon fields, orchards and almond farms highlight how each season brings different harvests, local traditions and rural experiences for visitors exploring Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan marks independence anniversary with new national agenda

The anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent combined political messaging with a large-scale cultural programme. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced seven national programmes, including major targets for investment, education, healthcare and economic growth.

Silk Road Adventures

How evening changes life in Uzbekistan's historic cities

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.

Silk Road Adventures

How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.

Silk Road Adventures

Exploring Uzbekistan through its rivers, waterfalls and reservoirs

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Mountain rivers, hidden waterfalls and centuries-old reservoirs show how water has shaped settlement, trade and tourism across Uzbekistan, offering visitors a different perspective on the country.

Focus

Islamic scholarship takes centre stage at Uzbekistan forum

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Researchers, religious leaders and policymakers examined how centuries of Islamic scholarship continue to influence education, scientific research and international cooperation.

Culture news

Global forum turns Islamic heritage into roadmap for cooperation

More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage.

Silk Road Adventures

Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Polo players, breeders and young riders are helping preserve centuries-old equestrian traditions while creating new opportunities in sport and education.

Travel News

Silk Road destination targets long-haul tourists

Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025. Authorities are linking that growth to new air routes, Central Asian travel packages and higher tourism revenue.

Markets

Beyond the record listing: What's next for the Tashkent stock market?

Executives from the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton and Uzbekistan’s government say governance and liquidity remain central to reform.

Silk Road Adventures

Flea markets and antique spaces keep history in circulation

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Collectors, sellers and restorers are giving new life to historical objects through flea markets, antique salons and private museums.

Uzbekistan

Germany-Uzbekistan ties deepen, President Steinmeier tells Euronews

Trade between Germany and Uzbekistan exceeded $1.4 billion (€1.2bn) last year, while German investment reached $2 billion (€1.7bn). The two countries are also expanding educational exchanges, labour mobility programmes and business partnerships.

Business

Tashkent forum unveils 50-year tax incentives, financial centre

Nearly 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Tashkent as government leaders, international financial institutions and global companies discussed investment opportunities, regional connectivity and industrial development.

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