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Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to Podrobno.uz. Today, December 23, the Uzbekistan Airways flight HY9610, traveling from Moscow to Termez, was compelled to make an emergency landing at a backup airport in Tashkent.

A flight from Moscow to Termez was diverted to a backup airfield due to foggy weather conditions.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, diplomats from Uzbekistan held discussions with Il Soo Ha, the president of the Korean International Health Foundation (KOFIH). The meeting served as a platform to explore various initiatives related to social protection and healthcare, as reported by a Podrobno.uz correspondent.

Uzbekistan may establish support centers for victims of violence based on the South Korean model.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, senators have approved a law that increases the accountability of individuals for the care of wild animals, reports a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Uzbekistan is set to raise fines for keeping wild animals.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, today a flight scheduled from Tashkent to Bukhara was redirected to Navoi Airport due to fog, as reported by a Podrobno.uz correspondent.

A flight from Tashkent couldn't land in Bukhara due to foggy weather conditions.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, the private sector's contribution to Uzbekistan's healthcare has reached 30%, comprising 9,000 medical institutions, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

One-third of medical facilities and hospital beds in Uzbekistan are privately owned, according to the Ministry of Health.

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In 2025, centralized laboratories will be established in Uzbekistan to provide free testing services for district polyclinics.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, starting January 1, 2025, pilot centralized medical laboratories will be established in three regions of Uzbekistan. This initiative will enable patients to undergo free testing at their local clinics, as reported by a Podrobno.uz correspondent.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will commence on December 27, 2024. This announcement was made by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov during his address to the nation and lawmakers, as reported by Podrobno.uz.

Construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will commence next week.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. Today, December 21, 2024, marks the winter solstice – the day when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, resulting in the shortest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

Uzbekistan welcomes the winter solstice – today marks the shortest day of 2024.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to Podrobno.uz, additional bus routes will be launched from Tashkent to various regions of the republic. This decision comes in response to the increased demand for travel ahead of the New Year celebrations.

Ahead of the New Year, additional bus services will be launched from Tashkent to various regions.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, Kuwait Airlines is set to launch flights on the El-Kuwait – Tashkent route in 2025, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Uzbekistan and Kuwait will establish direct flights in 2025.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to Podrobno.uz. In Uzbekistan, just like in many parts of the world, the holiday season is marked by the installation of Christmas trees as the New Year approaches. This signals the start of yet another competition: which tree will be taller, more original, and more beautiful? Meanwhile, the first unfortunate reports have emerged in the news, indicating that the main symbol of this joyous celebration has been linked to tragic events.

Killer Christmas Trees: How the iconic holiday symbol can lead to tragic events.

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Kazakh doctors showcased Astana's medical capabilities and offered free consultations to the residents of Samarkand.

A team of highly qualified medical professionals from Kazakhstan showcased the healthcare potential of Astana by offering free consultations and initial examinations in Samarkand. The event took place on December 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, starting from the new year, the excise tax on mobile communication services in Uzbekistan will be abolished. Currently, this tax stands at 10%. This announcement was made during a meeting chaired by the president, where plans for supporting entrepreneurship in 2025 were discussed.

In Uzbekistan, mobile service providers will be exempt from excise tax on the services they offer.

On December 18, the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for participants from the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA). Six students from the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT) and Inha University in Tashkent took part in the finals and events celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Huawei ICT Academy in the region. The awards ceremony recognized the outstanding achievements of young talents in cloud, networking, and computing technologies, as well as innovations, highlighting the accomplishments of students and faculty from leading regional educational institutions.

Students from Uzbekistan won awards at the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 held in Riyadh.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, monetary compensation has been provided to the families of four individuals who lost their lives in a fire at a gas station caused by an explosion, as reported by a Podrobno.uz correspondent.

Families of the victims from the gas station explosion in the Fergana region have received compensation.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, the country plans to launch hotels under 23 different brands, including Swissôtel, Sheraton, Ritz-Carlton, Novotel, Pullman, Marriott, ibis, and Mercure. This information was shared by the president during a meeting focused on supporting entrepreneurship, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and 20 other hotel brands are set to enter the Uzbek market.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, Alisher Kadyrov, the leader of the "Milliy Tiklanish" party, commented on the recently passed law in Russia that prohibits the enrollment of children in schools without knowledge of the Russian language. The politician believes that such laws could diminish the demand for and respect towards the Russian language in post-Soviet countries, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

This may diminish respect for the language. Alisher Kadyrov commented on the ban preventing children without Russian language skills from attending schools in Russia.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, human rights activists have delivered books and informational materials on human rights, as well as personal hygiene products, to Women's Correctional Facility No. 21 located in the Zangiata district of Tashkent region, reports a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Human rights books have been delivered to the Zangiota women's colony.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. Today, the Tashkent Business Club "Ilkhom" celebrates its 30th anniversary. Established during the formative years of Uzbekistan's market economy, it has become a unique entity in the country. Its story began with the vision of Ilkhom Karimov, an entrepreneur and visionary who aimed to create a space for dialogue among business leaders, academics, and cultural figures.

A story that connects generations: the Ilkhom Business Club in Tashkent celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, an avalanche warning has been issued for the mountainous regions of Tashkent Province from December 21 to 23 due to expected precipitation and temperature fluctuations, reports a Podrobno uz correspondent.

Avalanche danger has been declared in the mountainous regions of Tashkent Province.

On December 16, leading medical specialists from Astana offered free initial consultations for residents of Tashkent at the Wyndham Garden Tashkent hotel.

Top doctors from Astana offered free initial consultations in Tashkent.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, a portion of consumers in the Yangihayot district of Tashkent has been left without gas. The outage was caused by a technical malfunction at a high-pressure gas distribution point, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Residents in one area of Tashkent are temporarily without gas supply.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, starting from January 1, 2025, companies and organizations employing workers in Uzbekistan will begin conducting final state certification for graduates of higher education and vocational institutions. This initiative is outlined in a government decree, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Starting in 2025, employers will conduct final assessments for graduates of universities and colleges in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz. Rasul Kusherbaev, an advisor to the Minister of Ecology and a blogger, met with a teenager from the Bukhara region who is under investigation for illegal cryptocurrency transactions. He revealed that the young man's name is Murodjon and that he comes from a humble background. He decided to engage in this activity to cover his university tuition fees.

The trial of the Bukhara youth involved in illegal cryptocurrency transactions will take place soon, according to Kusherbaev.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, on December 19th, the delivery of New Year gifts for children, on behalf of the president, commenced across the entire territory of Uzbekistan, as reported by a Podrobno.uz correspondent.

In Uzbekistan, the delivery of presidential New Year gifts has begun. Watch the video!

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, the protocols TLS 1.3 and Quick, which ensure secure communication on all modern websites, have been blocked in Uzbekistan. This has resulted in disruptions to access for certain online services. The information was reported by journalist and blogger Kirill Altman, citing a government source.

Uzbekistan is experiencing issues accessing services due to the blocking of TLS 1.3 and Quick protocols.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, the government of Uzbekistan has approved a list of free services for railway passengers, as reported by a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Railway comfort: Passengers in Uzbekistan will enjoy complimentary tea and Wi-Fi services.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, issues related to contemporary urban development and architecture have frequently been highlighted in the media. This year, a series of resolutions and innovations have been implemented in this field. What results can we discuss today? In his exclusive article, architect Ravshan Salimov reflects on these matters, examining the current state of this complex and crucial industry.

Postscript on rose-colored glasses: a different perspective on architecture. An opinion piece.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, the weekend in Uzbekistan is expected to be chilly but dry, as forecasted by meteorologists. Nighttime temperatures will drop to as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures will range from minus 3 degrees to 2 degrees Celsius. Icy conditions and fog will be observed in some areas, reports a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

Frost and icy conditions. Uzbekistan is preparing for a chilly weekend ahead.