The former Soviet republic is teeming with brutalist, orientalist, modernist, futurist and neoclassical buildings — and has ambitious plans for new architectural landmarks.
Uzbekistan is having a moment. Featured in prestigious lists including the New York Times’ Places to Travel in 2025, and CN Traveller’s Best Places to go in Asia, Metro‘s Alice Murphy was ahead of the curve when she explored the Silk Road country in April 2024.
Uzbekistan is currently witnessing one of the largest political scandals in its recent history. Amid an investigation involving high-ranking security officials implicated in an attempted assassination of former presidential press secretary Komil Allamjonov,
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 19. The Russian FESCO (Far-Eastern Shipping Company) transportation group, as the sole operator of regular container trains between the port of Vladivostok and Tashkent, has transported more than 75,000 TEUs (a unit of measurement for container shipping) since 2014, a source in FESCO told Trend.
Tashkent, a city where ancient mosques and madrassas meet modern innovation, is a living tribute to the enduring cultural and historical legacy of
The top 10 highest paying entities contributed roughly 57 percent of the corporate tax revenue collected by the state. The top three tax-payers were the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Plant, the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Plant,
Travel Smart travels along the fabled Silk Road, taking a look at the sights and wonders to be seen in Uzbekistan. The most visited of the central Asian republics, Uzbekistan is easy to traverse yet you're unlikely to be hit by the throngs of other tourists also checking out the country.
Discover the best attractions to explore in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from the historic Khast Imam Complex to the bustling Chorsu Bazaar. Experience the city's unique blend of tradition and modernity as you visit stunning landmarks,
Both sides also focused on ongoing socio-economic reforms in Uzbekistan, with particular emphasis on elevating the banking and financial sector, as well as the privatization of state-owned banks. The delegation of Rothschild & Co. emphasized the importance of modernization and transformation in both the banking and energy sectors.
According to the statistics, issued by the Uzbek Civil Aviation Agency, by the end of 2024, the international airports of Uzbekistan collectively handled 113,622 flights, marking a 33% increase compared to the previous year. Of these, 80,213 flights catered to international destinations, while 33,409 flights operated domestically.
One marvel after another, buildings in Uzbekistan’s capital city whiz by like a carousel for design lovers. After an earthquake leveled much of its infrastructure in 1966, Tashkent became a ...
Sakafia Islamic Senior High School’s aquaponics initiative has won this years’ Zayed Sustainability Prize Global High Schools award. The