Seed samples of Uzbekistan’s ancient and local crops have been placed in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, the world’s largest and most secure seed storage facility.

A major health tourism project is set to be launched at Khojaikon Salt Cave, a natural landmark in the Sherobod district. The project, implemented in partnership with the German company Bizayla, carries a total investment value of 50million euros.

Following a remarkable event on October 6, when a baby was born at the Gafur Gulyam station of the Tashkent Metro, the metro administration has announced a special gift: the newborn and the mother will receive free, lifelong metro access.

A baby was born today, 6 October, at the Gafur Gulyam station of the Tashkent Metro, the metro’s press service reported.

Uzbekistan and Kenya have established diplomatic relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, announced.

On September 15, an online meeting was held between members of the Uzbekistan–Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group.

The restriction on crossing the border through the “Tazhen” (Kazakhstan) – “Davut-Ata” (Uzbekistan) checkpoint has been extended until 31 December 2025, the press service of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan reported.

Applications will be accepted within one month from the date of publication of this announcement.

Uzbekistan is conducting extensive, targeted scientific research to develop high-yield, disease-resistant melon varieties and F1 hybrids suitable for greenhouse cultivation.

To support scientific and practical training, botanical or dendrological gardens will be created in Karakalpakstan and the regions.

The aid package includes flour, rice, sugar, pasta, confectionery products, vegetable oil, ready-to-eat meals, red beans, and mung beans.

A presidential decree has been issued to establish Tashkent State Medical University, based on the merger of three major institutions: the Tashkent Medical Academy, the Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute, and the Tashkent State Dental Institute.

The governor of Fergana Region, Khayrullo Bozorov, met with a delegation led by Chinese investor Yuan Yanping.

The law was adopted by the Legislative Chamber on December 24, 2024, and approved by the Senate on February 21, 2025. It will officially come into force on June 8, 2025.

Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Uzbekistan, Olgan Bekar.

For the first time in history, Uzbekistan will host one of the worldʼs most prestigious chess competitions, the FIDE Grand Swiss, in the ancient city of Samarkand.

The government has introduced a new regulation “On the procedure for remote monitoring of compliance with the obligations specified in regulatory legal documents on ensuring openness of government agencies and organizations”.

A government resolution, “On the approval of certain regulatory legal documents regarding the placement forms of orphans and children deprived of parental care” has been adopted.

Plans are underway to implement numerous reforms in Tashkent to foster the development of the city’s night economy.

As a result, measures for safeguarding the fauna and flora will be reinforced.