Society
Tashkent hokim claims to turn the capital into “people's city”
Acting hokim of Tashkent Shavkat Umurzakov promised to oversee creation of green spaces in capital’s each mahalla. “Our policy is to propel Tashkent into a status of ‘people's city',” “a city that serves the people,” and “city for people’s leisure,” he said.
Korean institute to help transform a landfill site in Jizzakh
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) will implement a $6.6 million grant project to transform the Jizzakh landfill, generate energy from landfill gas and recycle medical waste, among other things.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan plan to open three more checkpoints on the border
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan intend to open three more checkpoints on the border. A video has surfaced online, allegedly showing the Uzbek side demolishing a wall at the Bek-Abad-Khanabad crossing, which was mothballed in 2010. The Karasu and Kara-Bagysh checkpoints are also expected to open.
Uzbekistan to set up working group on tailing safety
To safeguard the environment, Uzbekistan established an inter-agency working group on tailings safety and the prevention of accidental water pollution. The initiative is supported by the UNECE and the Swiss government.
WHO warns of increased measles cases in the region, including Uzbekistan
The WHO’s European Region, comprising Uzbekistan, has witnessed a surge in measles infections. Uzbekistan has reported 26 cases in just over three months, compared to eight in total last year. Meanwhile, Tajikistan has seen 199 confirmed cases this year, compared to 451 last year.
541 people in Uzbekistan pardoned by presidential decree
Uzbek President granted pardons to 541 people who demonstrated sincere repentance and commitment to amending their ways. Among them 36 foreign citizens, 136 women and 75 men over 60 years old. The decree calls for their reintegration into society, with support from relevant ministries and agencies.
Appeals of Nukus events convicts to be considered in Tashkent
Appeals of individuals convicted in the initial Nukus trial will be considered by the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.
April 21 and 24 announced as public days off in Uzbekistan
A presidential decree and resolution declared April 21 (Eid al-Fitr) and 24 as public days off, providing the citizens of Uzbekistan with four consecutive days off.
Uzbekistan announces 21 April as Eid al-Fitr
The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has announced the beginning of Ramadan Eid (“Eid al-Fitr”) on Friday, 21 April, designating it a public holiday for the nation.
Uzbekistan sends 185 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Uzbekistan dispatched humanitarian aid to Afghanistan with 185 tonnes of food assistance, comprising flour, wheat, vegetable oil, pasta, canned goods, sugar, and instant food items during the holy month of Ramadan.
Uzbekistan introduces discounted fine payment procedure for prompt payers
Effective May 1, 2023, Uzbekistan’s new law grants increased discounts for timely fine payments. Offenders can pay 50% of the fine within 15 days or 70% within 30 days to settle outstanding balances, except for specific offences and repeat violations within a year.
Biometric voting and live video broadcasts planned for Uzbekistan’s constitutional amendments referendum
Uzbekistan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) plans to introduce live video broadcasts and pilot biometric identification during the constitutional amendments referendum, ensuring transparency and enhanced voter identification across the nation’s polling stations.
“My Road” initiative takes off as part of Uzbekistan’s Open Budget project
Uzbekistan’s “My Road” initiative starts on April 17, inviting citizens to propose local road repair and construction projects, with 312 billion soums allocated for funding. The program emphasizes public involvement in shaping regional infrastructure development.
Uzbekistan among first nations to receive childhood cancer medications through new global platform
Uzbekistan is among the first six countries selected by the World Health Organization to receive essential childhood cancer medications through the newly launched Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM). A forum is being held in the US to prepare for its launch.
Uzbekistan commits to global action on biodiversity with UNDP partnership
Uzbekistan announced its intention to harmonize its national biodiversity strategy with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), aided by assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Uzbek President assigns youth in need of state support to government officials
President Mirziyoyev introduces an initiative to support youth by categorizing them as “good,” “medium,” or “heavy” based on their state support needs. Officials will be directly assigned to “heavy” category youths, aiding in vocational training, job placement, and financial resource access.
Open Budget: Uzbekistan to allocate additional 1.3 trillion soums for citizen-led initiatives
Uzbek President has approved an additional allocation of 1.3 trillion soums to finance 1,309 citizen-led initiatives via the Open Budget platform. These are the projects that received more than 2,000 votes but did not win the vote.
“Bygone Days” is a novel about the past to describe present as a warning to the future — Mark Reese
American scholar Mark Reese dedicated 15 years to translate Abdulla Kadiri’s novel “Bygone Days” into English. In an interview with Gazeta.uz he speaks about the difficulties of the translation, why the novel is more about the idea of reforms rather than a love story, and how the author wanted to show the problems of his society through the plot. He also shares his thoughts on Jadids and if their ideas are being translated into contemporary Uzbekistan.
Flowers will save Samarkand
For years, Mukimjon Aripov from Samarkand distributes thousand of flowers among children and adults trying to turn his city into a garden. Read the new story from the series “Invisible Heroes” by Nikita Makarenko and Elyor Nematov.
Behzod Yuldashev heads Academy of Sciences
Academician Behzod Yuldashev was elected president of Academy of Sciences.
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