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Three reasons why it was a gigantic weekend in the world of boxing

Three reasons why it was a gigantic weekend in the world of boxing. We look at the world champions, Terence Crawford and Ricky Hatton.

The Sports Daily

Reading for release: Uzbekistan to free prisoners early if they finish chosen books

Uzbekistan has approved a law that allows prisoners to reduce their jail sentences by up to 30 days per year, by reading several books, included on a special list. But the educative exercise is not an option for all inmates.

Euronews

A city within a city: Inside Uzbekistan’s largest tourism project

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.

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Chess: World champion Gukesh falters against teenager as Grand Swiss starts on Silk Road

The contest in Uzbekistan will qualify two of the eight 2026 world title Candidates, but Nakamura, the world No 2, has controversially preferred a low-rated qualification route

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Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkand’s historic heart

Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli's famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square – a site that has stood for centuries as the heart of Silk Road culture.

Euronews

Uzbek Workers Fill Gap As Bulgarian Population Shrinks

Nilfar Nazarova used to work as an accountant in her native Uzbekistan but for the past four summers she has been cleaning hotel rooms in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Albena.

International Business Times

80,000-year-old stones in Uzbekistan may be the world's oldest arrowheads — and they might have been made by Neanderthals

Small stone points discovered in Uzbekistan may be the earliest evidence of arrowhead technology.

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Welcome to Kairat Almaty: the Champions League's easternmost fixture

As Central Asia prepares to be represented at the World Cup for the first time by Uzbekistan, FFT visited the region to witness a European match near the Chinese border

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Training for tomorrow: Uzbekistan’s new labour strategy

The country is now focusing on equipping workers with the right skills, rather than simply creating jobs. New training centres, digital tools, and vocational vouchers aim to boost employment, cut poverty, and close the skills gap in a changing economy.

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Uzbekistan: 51 presidential initiatives to boost entrepreneurship

Announcements were made by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the annual event for Entrepreneurs’ Day in Tashkent.

Euronews

How is Uzbekistan trying to improve its social protection system?

Reforms are ongoing, but new tools are helping Uzbekistan reach people in need of health and social support faster and with fewer barriers.

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Gold Mine Visible From Space Set For An IPO

Navoi Mining Metallurgical Company (NMMC), Uzbekistan's state-owned mining giant, is preparing for an initial public offering that would make it the world's fourth-largest publicly listed gold miner.

Benzinga

Ukraine says foreign ‘mercenaries’ from various countries aiding Russia

Moscow already helped by Pyongyang; Zelenskyy says China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, African fighters on board.

Al Jazeera

India join World Cup qualifiers Iran and Uzbekistan in CAFA Cup

India have been invited to join next month’s Central Asian football Nations Cup in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

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'Recipes for Broken Hearts': How an ancient Uzbek city will be the world's new cultural table

In the heart of Bukhara, where caravans once traded silk and spices under the desert sun, something new is simmering, and it all begins with a recipe.

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International Kurash Tournament: Under the Eiffel Tower, an ancient sport takes centre stage

For three days, the centre of Paris turned into a celebration of an ancient Central Asian tradition as more than a hundred athletes from 25 countries stepped onto the gilam for the International Kurash Tournament for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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A new energy bridge: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan unite for a Green Corridor to Europe

In a move aiming to reshape the regional energy landscape and bring Central Asia closer to Europe, the three countries have launched a joint venture, seeking to develop a new transcontinental green energy corridor.

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The youth of a new era: how Uzbekistan is building the future from within

Uzbekistan now ranks among the fastest climbers on the Youth Development Index, and is one of the top 10 countries implementing the UN Youth 2030 Strategy.

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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park.

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Euronews office opens in Tashkent: A new chapter for media landscape of Central Asia

Euronews has celebrated the launch of its Tashkent office in Uzbekistan, a few month after opening an office in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is the newest addition to Europe's leading multilingual news platform, now operating also in Central Asia.

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Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank regionally significant?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

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Digital inclusion, not illusion: How governments are transforming the public sector

UN Public Service Forum 2025 in Samarkand is about reshaping the relationship between citizens and institutions, as digital transformation is no longer a side project, for reshaping of public sector all over the world.

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From pipelines to pistachios: Shared climate solutions take root at Eco Expo Central Asia

As climate pressures mount, Eco Expo Central Asia highlighted a shift from pledges to partnerships, with countries across the region aligning on green action.

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More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business

With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions.

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China outpaces rivals in Central Asia with new economic and political deals

At the second China-Central Asia Summit, leaders of six states came together to reaffirm their commitment to working closely on all sectors of economy, as Beijing pledged 1.5 billion yuan (€182 million) for the region’s development.

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