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An important agreement has been reached within the framework of international cooperation — South Korean specialists have purchased six service dogs bred in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. These six four-legged specialists — Jessi, Bella, Farona, Rada, Fayz, and Fariz — underwent advanced training at the National Dog Training Center. Before being sent to South Korea, all animals were thoroughly examined by veterinary services. This ensured that they were in good health and ready for long flights. The shipping process was carried out at Tashkent International Airport in full compliance with international animal transportation regulations, and all necessary documents were provided. Upon arrival in South Korea, the dogs were received by customs services and are currently undergoing the process of adapting to the new climate and conditions. Once this stage is completed, they will be integrated into the national security system of the country. These service dogs are expected to be effectively used in the fight against drugs and smuggling. This cooperation not only demonstrates the reliable relations between the two countries but also reflects Uzbekistan's achievements in the field of cynology. Service dogs trained at the National Dog Training Center in accordance with international standards are in high demand abroad, clearly showcasing the potential of this sector in the country. It is worth noting that this is not the first contract. Previously, South Korea had purchased three service dogs from this center. With the addition of the new six dogs, the total number of service dogs sent to Korea from Uzbekistan has reached twelve. The growing international demand for service dogs trained in Uzbekistan is expected to lead to an increase in export contracts in the future. This will create opportunities for further development of the sector.

On July 16, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan approved the concept for further improvement of the internal control system in republican and local executive authorities for the years 2025–2027 with decision No. 446. This was reported by Upl.uz. The press service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan announced this. The adopted concept defines the priority directions, tasks of the internal control system, as well as its medium and long-term development stages. The concept outlines five main directions of internal control: forming a unified system of the control environment; effectively implementing a risk management system; increasing the efficiency of control processes; improving the information and communication system; and continuously monitoring the internal control system and strengthening accountability. To achieve these goals, the concept includes the following key mechanisms: improving the legislative framework for the purpose of standardization in organizing the internal control system; further developing the internal control system; and developing the training, retraining, and qualification enhancement system for employees. The approval of this concept is considered an important step towards forming modern, open, and effective state governance bodies in Uzbekistan

A bribery scheme was uncovered in the Namangan region. This was reported by Upl.uz. The crime involved a customs post inspector who used bank cards to receive illegal rewards. The inspector organized a covert channel to register the IMEI codes of illegally imported smartphones and accepted payments directly to plastic cards. The State Security Service of Uzbekistan provided information about this case. It was revealed that the inspector, in collusion with a local resident, offered to assist in formalizing the IMEI codes of 57 illegally imported iPhone smartphones. He demanded 100 dollars for each device, totaling 5700 dollars. Additionally, he requested an extra 400 dollars for turning a blind eye to a previously illegally imported batch of clothing. Interestingly, the money was not transferred in cash but was deposited into the bank accounts of the inspector and his relative. Within three days, a total of 23.5 million soums was deposited into these cards. On July 16, during a well-planned operation conducted in cooperation with the State Security Service, the Anti-Corruption Department of the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Customs Committee, this individual was apprehended. The former inspector now faces charges under Article 168 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (fraud using official position) as well as Articles 28 and 211-1 (bribery through mediation). The court has imposed a preventive measure of detention, and the investigation is ongoing.

An incident that occurred in a children's playground in the capital and its video footage spread on social media, attracting widespread public attention. This was reported by Upl.uz. Initial reports indicated that three adults attacked a minor child together, which sparked extensive discussions on how to resolve conflicts among children. The Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs issued an official statement regarding this incident. According to the information, the incident took place on April 28 of this year at around 16:00 in the "Shifokorlar" neighborhood of the Almazar district. It was revealed that a 36-year-old woman physically affected the child due to a conflict between her child and the victim. The injured child sought medical attention, and a forensic examination was conducted. According to the official conclusion, the injuries were minor and did not cause serious harm to health. An administrative case has been initiated against the woman regarding this incident, and a fine has been imposed based on Article 52 of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This incident has once again revived discussions in society about parental responsibility and methods for resolving conflicts among children. Public opinion is divided into two parts: one group strongly criticizes the use of force against the child by adults, while others view the mother's actions as a natural reaction to protect her child. Nevertheless, this situation raises important legal and ethical questions in society: can conflicts among children justify physical intervention by adults, and what legal boundaries exist for such actions? According to Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by Uzbekistan in 1994, states are obligated to take all necessary legal, administrative, social, and promotional measures to protect children from physical or mental violence, abuse, and exploitation. Thus, protecting children's rights and safeguarding them from violence is one of the priority tasks of society.

The press service of the Fergana region police reported that rapid preventive measures were carried out. This was reported by Upl.uz. As part of the "Safe and Healthy Country" program, preventive inspections were conducted at the residences of 20 individuals prone to crime and involved in the illegal trafficking of narcotic substances. As a result of the inspections, narcotic substances were found at three locations, cold weapons at five locations, a pneumatic weapon at one location, and religious literature at another location, which were seized as evidence. A protocol was officially drawn up regarding the identified 2 grams of hashish, 5 grams of opium poppy, 6 knives, 15 religious books, and 1 pneumatic weapon. These measures are aimed at preventing crime and ensuring the safety of citizens.

The press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office reported that the illegal trafficking of potent drugs has been halted. This was reported by Upl.uz. Employees of the Department in the Chilonzor and Sergeli districts detained the sellers of two pharmacies operating in these areas and conducted special rapid operations. In particular, the seller of the “C.Ph.” LLC pharmacy was caught trying to illegally sell 50 units of the potent drug “Omnadren 250”. Additionally, the seller of the “V.H.” LLC pharmacy was also detained while attempting to illegally sell 55 units of the same type of drug. The total value of these illegal sales amounted to 5.1 million soums. In this way, in the city of Jizzakh, the pharmacist of the “X.S.” LLC pharmacy located in the “Sayhon” neighborhood of Samarkand region was also caught while trying to sell 100 units of the potent drug “Omnadren 250” for 6.5 million soums without a doctor's prescription. In all cases, criminal cases were initiated under the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding "the production, purchase, storage, transportation, or sale of drugs that raise doubts about their quality or are counterfeit, as well as the violation of the procedure for retail sale of drugs containing potent substances outside pharmacies and their branches."

The Enforcement Bureau provided an official statement regarding the situation related to the stopping of a car in Tashkent. This was reported by Upl.uz. It was noted that the actions of law enforcement agencies were based on the existing court order and the debts of the car owner regarding natural gas consumption. The driver of the car had previously been wanted in an enforcement case. This situation attracted public attention. The incident occurred on July 16, 2025, on one of the busy streets of the capital, Fergana Road. Traffic police officers stopped a BYD Song Plus Champion model car and informed the driver that his property was confiscated due to court debts. The car owner stated that he did not agree with the claims and showed that payments for utility services had been made on time in his mobile application. Nevertheless, the driver's evidence was not accepted on the spot, and the car was taken to the impound lot. To resolve the situation, the debtor was required to present a document confirming that there were no debts. The man immediately contacted the district branch of "Hududgazta'minot" joint-stock company and was informed that there were no debts, suggesting that the situation might be the result of a technical error. However, according to the press service of the Enforcement Bureau, the enforcement actions are based on the court order No. 2-1002-2513/28984 dated April 11, 2025, of the Mirabad inter-district civil court. According to this document, a debt of 2,857,000 soums from the citizen to "Hududgazta'minot" JSC and 375,000 soums in state duty was to be collected. Based on the court document, enforcement proceedings were initiated by the Yashnobod district department on April 23, 2025. The debtor's car was confiscated because he did not pay the debt within the specified period. On May 23, 2025, the car and its owner were put on the wanted list in the relevant databases. The Bureau also emphasized that payments to the debtor's natural gas account were only made after the aforementioned measures were implemented. The funds were transferred through two separate transactions on July 1 and on the same day the car was stopped, July 16. The agency believes that this situation indicates that the debt was only paid under the threat of property confiscation.

The press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported that the sale of tobacco products through contraband has been stopped. This was reported by Upl.uz. A special rapid operation was conducted in cooperation with the employees of the Almazar district administration and representatives of the Internal Affairs Department. During the operation, the sale of contraband tobacco products was detected in a store belonging to "R." LLC located in the "Jiydali" neighborhood. A total of 3,407 unmarked cigarettes and 293 unmarked electronic cigarettes were found in the store and seized as material evidence. A criminal case has been initiated under the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding the "Illegal circulation or production of ethanol, alcohol, and tobacco products." This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of measures aimed at preventing illegal tobacco trade in the country. Relevant authorities continue to combat such cases.

On the night of July 16, a group of individuals was reported to have stolen a payment terminal in Tashkent region. This was reported by Upl.uz. The information was initially confirmed by sources from law enforcement agencies that were disseminated in the Millar news program. The incident occurred at approximately 02:46 local time. A Captiva model car without state license plates stopped in front of a store in the region. Three unidentified individuals, with their faces covered by masks, got out of the vehicle. The members of the criminal group acted quickly and together, detaching the payment terminal from its installed place at the store entrance. The device was taken to a separate location, loaded into the car by the thieves, and they left the scene in an unknown direction. This process lasted several minutes. A criminal case has been initiated by the investigative authorities regarding the incident. The suspects are charged under paragraph "v" of part 3 of Article 169 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which pertains to responsibility for large-scale theft. As of July 18, 2024, law enforcement agencies are actively conducting search and investigative actions. The main focus is on analyzing the video surveillance camera recordings in the areas close to the crime scene, which will help determine the car's movements before and after the incident. Typically, the weight of a standard installed payment terminal ranges from 80 to 150 kilograms, making it difficult to transport without special equipment and requiring the involvement of several strong individuals.

According to the press service of the capital's city police department, the person who committed the theft has been apprehended. This was reported by Upl.uz. Information came from a store located on Choshtepa Street in the Sergeli district, which had previously been placed under security surveillance. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers determined that an unknown individual had worn a t-shirt on their head and concealed their face from video surveillance cameras. They broke the cover on the roof of the store to enter and attempted to escape with 300 boxes of cigarettes. The police acted quickly and managed to apprehend the criminal. The store owner noted that his store had been robbed several times before, but after the security system was installed, the criminal was quickly caught. A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Theft" of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding this incident.

An unusual heat condition observed in the capital has attracted widespread public attention. This was reported by Upl.uz. A video material captured by a passenger of the Tashkent metro quickly spread on social media. In it, the passenger warned about the lack of ventilation in the train cars and the high air temperature. This incident forced the Tashkent metro administration to issue an official statement. The statement explained the reasons for the problem that arose and provided information about the planned measures to address it. According to data in the transport sector, a stable and significant increase in passenger flow has been observed in recent years. This is related to the expansion of the city area and the commissioning of new stations. In such a situation, systematic measures are necessary to increase transport capacity and improve service quality. Over the past five years, 41 modern trains have been purchased for the needs of the metro. This has allowed for the renewal of more than half of the 36 old trains, mainly from the Soviet era. The new trains differ fundamentally from those previously used. They are equipped with air conditioning and heating systems, which are considered standard for modern urban transport. However, the train shown in the video belongs to an old series that has been in use for decades. The administration emphasizes that the design of these cars is not adapted for air conditioning installation, and retrofitting them is technically impossible. Despite the problems associated with the old trains, the renewal process is ongoing. Another 14 new trains are planned to be purchased in 2025-2026. Each train will consist of four cars and is intended to enhance service on the busiest routes. As of July 18, 2025, preparations for the delivery of new trains have begun. This process includes agreeing on technical specifications, determining logistics routes, and preparing the depot. Thus, the issue of eliminating inconveniences for passengers during the summer season will be fully resolved within the next two years. The old trains will gradually be phased out. The Tashkent metro was opened in 1977 and is the first metro in Central Asia. Many of its stations are masterpieces of art and architecture, each decorated based on a unique theme. For example, the "Cosmonauts" station is dedicated to space, while the "Alisher Navoi" station is dedicated to the works of the great poet.

A video that spread on social media in Kashkadarya region shows a driver dragging several people who clung to the car on the ground. This was reported by Upl.uz. Although citizens tried to stop the car, the driver continued to move without reducing speed. The Internal Affairs Department of Kashkadarya region provided an official comment on the incident. According to reports, the incident occurred on July 8 around 14:30 in the Mirishkor district. The conflict arose between citizens R.L., K.S. and local entrepreneur E.I. As a result of the altercation, R.L. and K.S. attempted to leave the scene in a Nexia-3 model car. At that moment, E.I. and his relatives tried to stop the car, but the driver did not reduce speed and dragged those who clung to the vehicle on the ground. As a result, the driver fled the scene. Currently, the Internal Affairs Department of Mirishkor district is conducting preliminary investigative actions regarding the incident. Law enforcement agencies are working to clarify all the details of the incident and determine the culpability of those involved in the conflict.

According to the press service of the Jizzakh region police department, a minor citizen was detained for possessing marijuana. This was reported by Upl.uz. As part of the "Safe and Healthy Country" month, a suspicious individual was stopped in the "Madaniyat" neighborhood of Jizzakh city and taken to the internal affairs department. During the investigation, it was determined that this individual is 17 years old. During the personal search process, with the participation of witnesses, 1.42 grams of marijuana was found and seized from his 2000 som banknote. Relevant documents have been formalized regarding this case. Currently, investigative actions are being carried out. The internal affairs agencies are continuously working to ensure public safety. We ask citizens to respect the laws and stay away from narcotic substances

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, assistance was provided to an animal that got stuck in the swamp. This was reported by Upl.uz. On July 17 of this year, at approximately 17:40, a report was received at the "112" hotline about a camel that could not get out of the swamp near the railway passing through the "Yangi Zamon" neighborhood in Nukus. Emergency service personnel promptly arrived at the scene and began rescue operations. Thanks to the quick and skilled actions of the rescuers, the camel was successfully pulled out of the swamp. The animal was unharmed and immediately began to graze after being rescued. This incident once again confirmed the prompt and effective work of the emergency service personnel.

The press service of the Tashkent city police department provided information. This was reported by Upl.uz. On July 17, 2024, a conflict broke out among several citizens on Ahmad Yognakiy Street in the Mirzo Ulughbek district. It was reported that the conflict arose from a dispute among individuals working as laborers. During the altercation, the conflict escalated into violence, but no one sustained serious injuries. Currently, preliminary investigative actions are being conducted by the officers of the Mirzo Ulughbek district police department against three individuals born in 1991, 1999, and 2002. Based on the investigation results, a legal assessment will be made of the actions of all participants. Legal measures are being taken regarding this incident, and efforts to maintain public order are ongoing.

During an inspection conducted by the Andijan region's Uzenergoinspektsiya department, cases of illegal use of natural gas were identified in two seven-story apartment buildings in the Shahrikhan district. This was reported by Upl.uz. These houses were built by the limited liability company "U. I. S." and were connected to the gas supply source without a contract with the gas supply organization. As a result of the inspection, the initial damage caused by the illegal use of natural gas was estimated at 943.1 million soums. Currently, the collected documents regarding this case have been sent to law enforcement agencies, and preliminary investigative actions are underway. Individuals found guilty of illegal actions will be held criminally liable under the theft article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Punishments under this article can include imprisonment for up to 15 years. Therefore, citizens are advised to comply with legal regulations when using natural gas and to formalize a contract with the gas supply organization. This not only protects against legal liability but also serves to ensure safety

Representatives of Uzbekistan's medical business have made a firm appeal to government agencies to reconsider and significantly simplify the processes of state registration and certification of medical equipment and medical products. This was reported by Upl.uz. This issue was a central topic in discussing the pressing problems of the industry at an open dialogue organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry on July 15. During the meeting, Zafar Pulatov, head of the Bio Nur Med Servis company in Samarkand, delivered the main speech. He detailed the procedural barriers faced by companies importing high-tech medical equipment. He noted that even if the manufacturer has internationally recognized certifications in countries such as the European Union and the USA, the equipment is required to be registered nationally for a long period. According to Pulatov, the state registration process for any new medical equipment brought into Uzbekistan takes from six months to a year. This leads to significant delays in the introduction of modern technologies into clinics. He also drew attention to the paradoxical situation related to mandatory testing. If high-tech equipment has not been used in the country before, it remains questionable how local specialists can conduct full tests. Additionally, a separate certification process is required after the lengthy registration. To resolve the issue, Pulatov proposed recognizing international conformity certificates at the national level. In response to this proposal, Davron Vahabov, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, suggested forming a working group in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. This group will develop an official list of well-known medical equipment manufacturers worldwide, allowing their products to be registered in a more streamlined manner. However, long processes are not the only problem. Pulatov emphasized the high costs of certification, noting that this issue is even more pressing for inexpensive medical products and consumables. For example, the cost of certification can be 100-200 times higher than the product's price. For consumables, a certification fee of 6 million soums has been set for a product priced at one or two dollars. The amount of state duty is applied equally to equipment worth a million dollars or consumables costing 10 thousand soums. When Pulatov pointed out this inconsistency, they suggested bringing in a large quantity of products. However, since the annual market demand is only 100-200 units, obtaining such volumes is not feasible. Furthermore, the need to bring a specialist from Tashkent for certification processes incurs additional costs of 1.5-2 million soums for the company. This increases logistics costs. The problems raised by medical equipment importers resonated with the opinions of representatives from the pharmaceutical sector. Another participant in the dialogue, whose name was not disclosed, made a similar proposal to simplify the registration of medicines and recognize certifications from leading international regulators. He noted that due to current barriers, popular European and American brands are gradually disappearing from local pharmacies, being replaced by medicines produced in Pakistan, China, and India. This situation not only reduces the profitability of the distribution business and pharmacy networks but also creates opportunities for the development of a black market for medicinal products. In many developed countries around the world, including the USA (FDA regulator) and the European Union (CE mark), a system exists where medical products are classified according to their risk level. Low-risk items, such as bandages,

N. This was reported by Upl.uz. A cooperation agreement was signed between Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University named after A. Dobrolyubov and the International Innovative University of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The ceremony to formalize this agreement was held via videoconference. The event was attended by Acting Rector of Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University Nikita Avralev and Rector of the International Innovative University Amin Mallaev. Nikita Avralev emphasized that this cooperation will create unique opportunities for students and faculty of both educational institutions. He stated that the universities have agreed to implement short-term and long-term specialist exchange programs and to conduct joint scientific research. This will not only enrich the experience of teachers but also significantly improve the quality of education and help offer unique programs and courses to students. Rector of the International Innovative University Amin Mallaev expressed deep gratitude to the administration of Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University for these opportunities. He noted that he sees this university as an important partner in a strategic cooperation framework for the International Innovative University. One of the main directions of the new cooperation will be to establish a Russian Language Center based on the International Innovative University. Anna Gorokhova, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and International Cooperation of Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University, announced that this center will be a multifunctional platform for developing and implementing educational programs. The center's activities will focus on helping citizens of Uzbekistan deeply study the Russian language and familiarize themselves with Russian history and culture. Anna Gorokhova emphasized that such initiatives are of great importance for both countries. In her opinion, for Uzbekistan, this is an opportunity to deeply assimilate the Russian language and culture, contributing to the establishment of a multicultural society and the expansion of international communication. For Russia, this is an opportunity to strengthen its positions in the international arena and promote the Russian language and culture outside the Russian Federation. As the coordinator for the implementation of the new agreement, Professor Natalya Makshantseva, an advisor to the rector of Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University and a specialist in the development of the Russian language abroad, was appointed. She announced that the center's specialists will conduct special courses that will teach Uzbek citizens the basics of Russian legislation along with the Russian language. Natalya Makshantseva stated that preparatory courses in the Russian language and profile subjects will be organized at the center, which will fully meet the requirements for foreign applicants to enter Russian universities. The educational programs will be designed to help students successfully pass state tests in Russian as a foreign language. This is an important step in their integration into the Russian education system. Additionally, specialists from Nizhny Novgorod University will provide methodological assistance to Uzbek Russian language teachers, organize scientific-methodological seminars, and participate in the development of various levels of educational programs. N. Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University named after A. Dobrolyubov has extensive experience in international cooperation. Currently, the university has signed 17 agreements with various higher education institutions in the Republic of Uzbekistan. There are 40 Uzbek students studying at the university, which is the highest figure among students from neighboring countries. Nizhny Novgorod University offers master's and bachelor's degree programs in linguistics and philology for foreign students.

A new Regulation on the procedure for assigning and paying one-time material assistance to citizens released from penal institutions in Uzbekistan has been officially approved. This was reported by Upl.uz. The press service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan announced that this government decision was adopted on July 16, 2025. The process of applying for material assistance, reviewing applications, and assigning assistance will be carried out through the "E-probation" information system. To receive assistance, the applicant must personally apply to the district or city probation departments within one month from the day they are released from the penal institution. The authorized body will notify the applicant about the assignment of assistance within one working day and provide the details of a commercial bank for receiving the payment. After receiving the notification, the beneficiary can apply to any branch of the commercial bank within one month. For this, an identification document or a certificate confirming their release from serving the sentence is required. For information: the amount of assistance is set at six times the established value.

The head of the Labor Market Research Institute under the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Botir Alimuhamedov, indicated that the main reason for labor migration is the desire of Uzbek citizens to earn income to solve family problems. This was reported by Upl.uz. He expressed his views during a recent roundtable discussion. According to the data, the reasons for Uzbek citizens choosing the Russian Federation for temporary labor migration are not solely economic. The specialist emphasized that the ability to quickly adapt to living and working conditions in Russia and the ease of learning the Russian language are important factors. This allows labor migrants to integrate into society and the work process more quickly, resulting in their effective employment. Statistical data shows that more than 70 percent of the Uzbek workforce specifically chooses Russia for work. These figures confirm the aforementioned views. Thus, the main goal of labor migration is to ensure economic stability and support the family