Nodirbek Razzokov

The European Parliament recently adopted a resolution titled "The Role of the European Union in Achieving Just and Sustainable Peace in Ukraine." This was reported by Zamin.uz. The document was supported by 401 deputies. The deputies called on the European Union (EU) and its member states to take a leading role in the peace process in...

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has made an important decision to develop the financial technology (fintech) sector in the country. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to this decision, it is planned to attract foreign investments amounting to 1 billion US dollars for startups operating in the fintech direction. In addition, a...

The Italian parliament has passed an important law aimed at strengthening the fight against violence towards women. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This law defines femicide, that is, the intentional killing of women based on their gender, as a separate crime. From now on, individuals who commit such crimes will be punished with life imprisonment....

Within the framework of developing financial technologies in Uzbekistan, it is planned to introduce unified standards for making payments via QR codes. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This program is expected to be implemented by 2026. The Central Bank has been assigned the task of launching a pilot project for a universal QR code in cooperation...

Biodiversity in Central Asia is at risk, as discussed by experts at the 20th CITES conference held in Samarkand. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to specialists, the disruption of ecosystems negatively affects the social and economic stability of the regional countries. At the conference, the digitization of monitoring processes for rare...

The development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in Uzbekistan is rapidly progressing. This was reported by Zamin.uz. Nearly 2 billion dollars in investments have been attracted to the country in this sector. IT services exports have increased 4.5 times, approaching 1 billion dollars. These data were presented during the...

Based on the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, starting from January 1, 2026, the “Elimination of Bureaucracy – 2030” program aimed at fully digitizing government agencies and increasing their efficiency will be implemented. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This program aims to simplify public services, reduce excessive...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has addressed citizens living in the USA, warning about the intensified migration inspections in the country. This was reported by Zamin.uz. These inspections are mainly focused on truck drivers, thoroughly checking their documents, level of English proficiency, and work permits. The increased control...

Currency exchange rates in commercial banks were updated for November 28. This was reported by Zamin.uz. There is an opportunity to learn about the most favorable offers for exchanging US dollars, euros, and rubles in banks. This information is based on the status as of 11:19 Tashkent time. According to the official rate set by the Central Bank,...

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law banning the sale of electronic cigarettes and liquids intended for them. This was reported by Zamin.uz. The press service of the Ministry of Justice reported this. According to the new law, large-scale production, export, or import of electronic cigarettes is prohibited. Financial and...

A serious crime that occurred in the Vladimir region of Russia has attracted significant public attention. This was reported by Zamin.uz. It has been revealed that a 54-year-old Uzbek migrant was killed by a local woman. This was reported by the local “Zebra TV” news source. According to official information, the incident took place in the...

Legislation on electronic cigarettes in Uzbekistan has been significantly tightened. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to the new law adopted on November 27, 2025, the production, storage, transportation, or sale of electronic cigarettes is now considered a violation and will lead to serious liability. According to the amendments...

Continuous heavy rain and severe floods that have been ongoing for several days in the Asian region are causing serious consequences. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to “Reuters,” the number of deaths due to natural disasters has significantly increased in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. **Thailand: 55 people died** Floods and...

On November 28, 2025, Puma's stock price in Germany rose by more than 17 percent. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to Forbes, this change was caused by rumors about the brand being sold. Currently, the companies Anta Sports and Li Ning from China are discussing the acquisition of the company. However, the negotiations are still at an...

An open banking system is planned to be introduced in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This was noted in the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev aimed at developing the financial technology (fintech) sector in the country. The new system will be launched starting from September 2024. This system will enable secure data exchange...

The striped hyena is considered a very rare animal in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz. In fact, these various hyenas are usually found in African savannas, but they also live in the territory of Uzbekistan. According to experts, currently the total number of striped hyenas in the entire country does not exceed 30–40 individuals. They...

According to the presidential decree, Tashkent State University of Law will be relocated to the New Tashkent area. This was reported by Zamin.uz. Within the scope of this change, a modern campus is planned to be built for the university, and a special land plot will be allocated for this purpose. Construction work is expected to be fully...

The Ambassador of Burundi to Uzbekistan, Joseph Nkurunziza, presented his credentials to Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov. This was reported by Zamin.uz. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to expanding cooperation between the two countries. Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov highly appreciated the...

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to introduce a voluntary military service system in the country. This was reported by Zamin.uz. The project will be implemented gradually and will officially launch in the summer of 2026. Under the new system, citizens who volunteer for service will undergo military training for 10 months. They...

Based on the new law adopted in the Republic of Uzbekistan on November 27, 2025 (Law No. O‘RQ–1098), significant amendments and additions have been made to a number of legal documents. This was reported by Zamin.uz. The main purpose of these changes is to prevent the illegal circulation of electronic cigarettes and nicotine tobacco products. In...