Tashkent airport opens renovated arrivals hall with expanded facilities.

Another stage of reconstruction work has been completed at Tashkent International Airport, including the renovation of the arrivals hall, the opening of an open terrace, and the expansion of the VIP lounge in the departure terminal. In the coming...

The New Central Asia, Uzbekistan’s Role in Regional Transformation

This year, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary — a symbolic milestone for the entire international system undergoing profound transformation. Amid escalating conflicts, global inequality, and widening technological divides, the UN...

Tourism potential of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan highlighted in Prague

Baku, October 27, AZERTAC The “Highlights of the Silk Road” European roadshow was held in Prague, Czech Republic. The initiative, launched jointly by the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) and the Uzbekistan National PR Center, aims to promote the...

Air Serbia considers launching direct flights to Tashkent or Samarkand.

Air Serbia, the national carrier of Serbia, is considering launching direct flights to Uzbekistan, exploring two potential destinations – Tashkent and Samarkand. Serbia and Uzbekistan plan to strengthen bilateral trade and establish direct air...

It is an emerging trend in travel. But what exactly is micro-retirement?

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Uzbekistan’s GDP grew by 7.6 percent

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - TASHKENT, Oct 27 (UzA/APP):According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee, in January-September 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Uzbekistan in current prices...

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan hold a joint roadshow in Czech Republic

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - TASHKENT, Oct 27 (UzA/APP):A joint roadshow of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan took place in Prague as part of the large-scale project Highlights of the Silk Road. The event became part of a European...

These National Parks Made NatGeo’s Best Places to Travel 2026

National Geographic just released its Best of the World list for best places to travel in 2026, and several national parks across the globe got a nod. The list of 25 destinations includes places like Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia and...

Traveling the World on $500 a Month: One Cyclist's Story

In 2023, 25-year-old German cyclist Max Roving set off eastward from his hometown in northern Germany, aiming to “go as far as I’d like, or can afford.” One and a half years later, he has covered around 20,000km across Europe and Asia, crossing...

Uzbekistan’s GDP grows by 7.6 percent in nine months.

According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to UZS 1,303,702.1 trillion at current prices in January–September 2025, marking a 7.6 percent increase compared to the same...

Georgian and Uzbek Foreign Ministers discuss Middle Corridor

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili met with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyar Saidov in Samarkand, APA's local bureau reports, citing the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The meeting discussed issues of bilateral and...

Alipay+ and Uzbekistan’s HUMO announce cross-border payment partnership

Ant International’s Alipay+ has partnered with HUMO, Uzbekistan’s national payment system, in Beijing, China, to enable cross-border QR payments. This collaboration is set to facilitate both inbound and outbound transactions for users. Access...

Uzbekistan, Bangladesh discuss issues of cooperation

AKIPRESS.COM - Advisor to the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan Alisher Shaykhov met with Ambassador of Bangladesh to Uzbekistan Mohammad Monirul Islam, UzA reported. The meeting was aimed at strengthening trade and...

UN Tourism announces ‘World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025’; 52 destinations recognised, none from India this year

UN Tourism has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Tourism Villages awards, recognising 52 exceptional rural destinations from around the world for their innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation efforts. The announcement...

World News | Multiple Causalities Feared as Afghanistan Struck by Second Earthquake of 6.3 Magnitude

Kabul, November 3: Afghanistan was struck by a second earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 23 kilometres. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.3,...

UNESCO adopts resolution honouring Vietnamese scholar Lê Quý Đôn

GENEVA — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has officially adopted a resolution on the honouring and joint commemoration of the 300th birth anniversary of Lê Quý Đôn, one of Việt Nam's greatest cultural...

Afghanistan earthquake

Afghanistan Earthquake: A second earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck Afghanistan, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Preliminary reports suggest that the quake struck near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif and the town of Khulm in the...

Second 6.3 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan; multiple casualties feared

A resident of Mazar-i-Sharif told CNN that her family "woke up terrified" when the quake struck, with her children running "down the stairs screaming" Afghanistan was struck by a second earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on Monday, the National...

Multiple causalities feared as Afghanistan struck by second earthquake of 6.3 magnitude

Kabul [Afghanistan], November 3 (ANI): Afghanistan was struck by a second earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 23 kilometres. EQ of M: 6.3, On:...

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, tremors felt in Kabul

Preliminary reports suggest that the earthquake struck near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif and the town of Khulm in the early hours of Monday morning local time. Afghanistan was struck by a second earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on Monday, the...