The Ministry of Preschool and School Education in Uzbekistan held a press conference addressing the contentious issues surrounding teacher certification. Officials admitted to errors and announced that additional points have been awarded to some teachers following disputes over test questions.
In South Korea, the death of an Uzbek citizen has been reported, with preliminary investigations suggesting suicide. According to official sources, the initial inquiry and forensic examination did not reveal signs of violent death. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan stated that the embassy assisted the mother of the deceased in traveling to South Korea to meet with investigators in the city of Pyeongtaek.
A shocking incident has occurred in the Bukhara District of Bukhara Region, drawing public attention. An 18-year-old woman was detained while attempting to sell her three-day-old infant for $4,000 USD. An operation conducted by police officers at the scene led to her arrest as she was receiving a partial payment of $800 from a conditional buyer during a meeting arranged for the transaction.
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in the Bukhara Region of Uzbekistan on suspicion of attempting to sell her newborn baby. The regional Department of Internal Affairs reported the incident, stating that an operational measure was carried out on April 6, revealing that a resident of the Bukhara District intended to hand over her three-day-old daughter in exchange for money.
A school director in Urta-Chirchiq District, 39-year-old J.I., has been held administratively liable for sending sexually explicit SMS messages to a minor student via Telegram. The news outlet Kun.uz reviewed the court decision and provided detailed coverage of the incident.
In the picturesque Urgut district of Samarkand region, the "Andak" neighborhood will host the International Paragliding Festival from May 5 to 10. This annual event is renowned as one of the most vibrant tourist attractions of spring, drawing both local enthusiasts and international visitors to the scenic area.
Tashkent city authorities announced changes to bus routes No. 106, 7, 141, and 103, effective from April 25. The announcement was made by the Main Department for Transport and Road Infrastructure Development.
From April 20 to April 26, all official Haval dealerships in Uzbekistan are hosting the “Drive Without Borders” week. The event offers a chance to get acquainted with the vehicles, test them in real conditions, and take advantage of special purchase offers.
The Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Studies (IMRS) has warned that without targeted state policy, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies could exacerbate regional disparities and income inequality in Uzbekistan.
Dirk Peglow, head of the Federal Association of German Detectives (BDK), has sparked a heated debate after advising women to avoid relationships with men for safety reasons during a TV interview.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a law on April 20 that allows for the simplified collection of debts for utility services, homeowners' association fees, and other debts up to 5 times the minimum wage. The law came into force upon official publication.
Roche Diagnostics held 'Roche Day' in Tashkent, a professional event that brought together healthcare specialists, clinicians, laboratory experts, and heads of medical organizations to discuss modern diagnostic approaches, digital transformation, and international experience exchange.