The Latest Breaking News from Uzbekistan

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.