Uzbekistan

First-Grade Enrollment Expanded: Digitalization Reaches 135 Regions

Law enforcement agencies in Uzbekistan's Navoi Region, including the State Security Service and internal affairs bodies, have disrupted the activities of several groups engaged in illegal gold mining and processing. These groups caused damage to the state and the environment exceeding 13 billion Uzbek soums.

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by mid-table side Girona in La Liga, extending the hosts' winless run to three games across all competitions and giving leaders Barcelona an opportunity to stretch their advantage at the top of the table.

Uzbek citizens residing or temporarily staying abroad can now book appointments at Uzbekistan's embassies or consulates through the Unified Interactive Portal of State Services (my.gov.uz). This announcement was made by the portal's press service, highlighting an effort to streamline citizen interactions with diplomatic missions overseas.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Bukhara to review the construction progress at the region's new administrative center. This complex extends a practice of integrating government agencies, previously tested in the Qoʻqdaryo district of Kashkadarya region, where 38 state institutions were consolidated in one location, providing significant convenience for residents. Citizens who previously had to travel long distances to access various offices now have the opportunity to resolve all matters in a single, nearby, and convenient place.

Uzbekistan has announced the results of inspections in the pharmaceutical sector for the first quarter of 2026. Following investigations conducted by the State Pharmaceutical Activity Licensing and Pharmaceutical Inspection Department, licenses have been revoked from 23 pharmacies found to have committed serious violations of legislation.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced his return to the ring after a 15-month absence at age 37, declaring, "I've still got it." He will face 36-year-old Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Fury described the fight as "dangerous" and emphasized focusing on his current opponent before discussing future plans.

Abdulla Qodiriy was born in 1894 in Tashkent. He began his education at a Muslim school, then attended a Russian-native school from 1908 to 1912 and studied at the Abulqosim Sheikh Madrasah from 1916 to 1917. In 1924–1925, he completed literary courses in Moscow, which significantly contributed to his development as a writer and played a key role in the evolution of Uzbek literature.

A high-profile criminal case concerning large-scale bank fraud has concluded in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Chilanzar District Court found Anvar Islomov, Avazbek Toshmatov, and Jamoliddin Parpiyev guilty of fraud and document forgery, involving loans totaling 45 billion Uzbek soms obtained through falsified documents and fictitious collateral. The court sentenced them to prison terms ranging from 8 years and 1 month to 8 years and 2 months.

In the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, a company has been ordered to pay a fine of 1.302 billion Uzbek sum (approximately $104,000 USD) after a two-year court case for illegally cutting down 154 valuable trees. The violation was initially detected in 2024 during a raid conducted by the regional Department of Ecology and Climate Change.

Law enforcement agencies in Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya and Andijan regions have conducted operations targeting individuals involved in the illegal sale of potent medicinal drugs. These measures led to the detention of several suspects and the disruption of their illicit activities.

In Uzbekistan, with the start of the mass kite-flying season, enhanced control measures have been introduced to enforce airspace usage rules near airports. Specialists warn that kites can ascend to glide path altitudes, posing risks of collision with aircraft, damage to fuselage, or strong threads entering aircraft engines.