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Visa-free in 35 countries, simplified entry in another 42: what Uzbekistan citizens need to know before traveling According to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens can enter 35 countries visa-free, get a visa on arrival in 29 more, and apply for an e-visa in 13 others. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Uzbekistan Agency Holds Open Dialogue With Local Producers Uzbekistan's Industrial Cooperation Agency met with 200 producers to discuss public procurement barriers and new local-preference measures. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Uzbekneftegaz Seeks Long-Term Jet A-1 Supplies from China Uzbekneftegaz is exploring long-term Jet A-1 fuel supplies from China and cooperation with CNAF and Sinopec to diversify aviation fuel supplies. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Lens Preparing Offer for Uzbekistan Midfielder Rakhmonaliev French club Lens is reportedly preparing a transfer offer for Uzbekistan midfielder Umarali Rakhmonaliev, who plays for Azerbaijan’s Sabah. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Toktogul Hydropower Shutdown Triggers Central Asia Outages The shutdown of two Toktogul HPP hydrogenerators caused widespread power disruptions across Central Asia on 14 August, KEGOC said. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Tashkent Metro Transformed into a Joint-Stock Company Uzbekistan has transformed the Tashkent Metro state enterprise into a joint-stock company and appointed Rakhmanbek Usmanov as its board chairman. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Germany’s Auto Industry Employment Falls to 2005 Low Employment in Germany’s automotive industry fell 5.8% year on year to 691,500 workers in the first half of 2026, Destatis said. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Japan Deports Two Uzbek Citizens for Illegal Stay Japan deported two Uzbek citizens who overstayed student visas, warning against illegal work and misuse of refugee applications to remain in the country. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

LaserLove Plans to Enter the Uzbekistan Market Russia’s LaserLove plans to open clinics in Uzbekistan and seeks financial partners, with at least 20 company-owned and 50 franchise sites targeted. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Uzbekistan to Expand Judicial Oversight and Digital Justice Uzbekistan has approved the Justice 2030 Strategy, expanding judicial oversight, digital services and reforms to strengthen the court system. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Uzbek Weightlifters Win 15 More Medals at Asian Championships Uzbek weightlifters won 15 medals, including one gold, five silver and nine bronze, at the Asian Junior and Youth Championships in Tashkent. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Power Supply Fully Restored in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya Region Power supply has been fully restored in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region after an emergency in the Central Asian power system on 14 August. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Kazakhstan Denies Causing Power Outages in Uzbekistan Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry denied that a power system accident in the country caused electricity disruptions in Uzbekistan on 14 August. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF Call for FIFA Leadership Change UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF leaders have called for changes at FIFA and criticised Gianni Infantino over the Football Forward Enterprise crisis. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

SDSN Launches National Network in Uzbekistan, Its 60th The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network established SDSN Uzbekistan, co-led by IMRR and UWED, as its 60th national network. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

White House Names Uzbekistan in China Transshipment Risk List A White House report lists Uzbekistan among 40-plus jurisdictions at elevated risk of illegally transshipping Chinese goods to evade US tariffs. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

South Korea Probes Working Conditions for Uzbek Workers South Korean authorities are reviewing working conditions for Uzbek shipbuilding workers after complaints over agreements imposing US$2,000 monthly penalties. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Uzbekistan Migration Agency Recovers US$570,000 for Workers Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency recovered US$570,000 in unpaid wages and compensation for citizens working abroad during the first seven months of 2026. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

British Council Supports Music Project on Aral Sea Sounds The British Council is supporting Two Seas, a project in which British and Uzbek artists record sounds from the dried Aral Sea in Uzbekistan. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android

Uzbekistan and Philippines Trade Turnover Rises 135.6% Uzbekistan and the Philippines plan to expand trade and economic cooperation after bilateral trade reached US$3.3 million in H1 2026. Read More English | O'zbek tilida | Ўзбек тилида | На русском | iOS |Android