Now playing Next focus Re-greening Uzbekistan's desertified Aral Sea region In this episode of Focus, we look at a project to reverse the desertification of the region where the fourth largest lake in the world used to lie. 04/09/2023
Now playing Next Partner content Uzbekistan's Journey to Independence: 32 Years of Progress and Celebration With thousands of years of history behind them, one might well wonder why the citizens of Uzbekistan place so much stock in their annual celebration of independence, this year just 32 years on. It’s not just a day off with fireworks for the kids. 01/09/2023
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Now playing Next Partner content Uzbekistan's Journey to Progress: Examining the Path of Reform and Future Prospects Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan citizens last week were given a week-long examination of how their nation’s reform program has progressed and where it is heading now. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next focus Uzbekistan showcases rich cultural heritage at Tashkent conference Uzbekistan envisions a "new renaissance", drawing inspiration from its rich cultural heritage. 10/07/2023
Now playing Next world news Uzbekistan says incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev wins new term Uzbekistan says incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has overwhelmingly won a new term in office after calling a snap poll. 10/07/2023
Now playing Next Destinations The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains. 01/07/2023
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Now playing Next World Empowering the 'Harmonious Generation' Uzbekistan is boldly transforming its out-of-school education system, offering after-school activities in special centers known as Barkamol Avlod, which translates to "harmonious generation" in Uzbek 22/06/2023
Now playing Next explore Samarkand: An oasis of relaxation The facilities of the new Silk Road tourist hub offer a wide range of wellness treatments: from pressure chambers to sand massages. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next View Uzbekistan needs a new economic approach that includes LGBTQ+ people Countries that have decriminalised homosexuality have 4.5 times higher rates of foreign direct investment (FDI) than countries that criminalise consensual same-sex relationships, M V Lee Badgett writes. 17/05/2023
Now playing Next focus Uzbekistan attracts foreign investment thanks to government reforms Uzbek start-ups in fintech, e-commerce and software are benefitting from foreign investment thanks to green economy strategies, the privatisation of Uzbek banks and public-private partnership laws. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Uzbekistan Uzbekistan's president could stay in power until 2040 after referendum Counting has begun after a referendum in Uzbekistan that, if passed, would allow the current president to stay in power until 2040 01/05/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Uzbekistan: The Central Asian country is opening up to the world Uzbekistan is now easier than ever to visit, here are some of the best things to see and do. 10/03/2023
Now playing Next Sport Judo: Uzbekistan takes two more golds at the Tashkent Grand Slam 2023 Uzbek's Davlat Bobonov was on fire throughout the day on day 3 of the Tashkent Grand Slam in Uzbekistan and Alisher Yusupov also took gold after she countered Saito Tatsuru of Japan. 05/03/2023
Now playing Next Sport Judo: Uzbekistan takes gold on the second day of Tashkent Grand Slam The second day of the Tashkent Grand Slam saw middleweight judoko's perform exciting judo in Uzbekistan with Japan's Megumi Horikawa take home gold - her fourth grand slam gold medal. 04/03/2023
Now playing Next Sport Crowd treated to an unforgettable display of skill People attending the first day of the World Judo Tour in Uzbekistan were treated to an unforgettable display of skill and sportsmanship. 03/03/2023
Now playing Next Cult The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases The Arts and Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan presents 'The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases' at the Louvre in Paris 23/01/2023
Now playing Next Partner content How natural gas can unlock Uzbekistan’s true economic potential How natural gas can unlock Uzbekistan’s true economic potential 26/12/2022
Now playing Next focus Uzbekistan sharpens its sights on solar energy Uzbekistan has an average of 330 sunny days a year and the potential for solar energy is huge. 21/12/2022