Asia Uzbekistan The excavation of the foundation pit for the reactor of the small-scale nuclear power plant has commenced in Forish district, Jizzakh province
Asia Uzbekistan Strategic deals have been signed with Russia to build a nuclear power plant combining small modular and large reactors on a single site; agreements also cover fuel supply and spare parts, marking a major step in Uzbekistan’s energy development
Asia Uzbekistan Senate approved an amendment allowing inmates to reduce their prison sentences by three days for each approved book they read and demonstrate comprehension of; The law, excluding life-sentenced prisoners, may benefit over 13.500 convicts annually
Asia Uzbekistan The Azerbaijani state oil company SOCAR has commenced developing an oil field in Uzbekistan and 'very promising' feedback is expected with one or two years, Uzbekistan announced in a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
Asia Uzbekistan High spending and shady contracts for national and international artists led the Anti-Corruption Agency to launch a probe into Khanabad “Echoes of the World” music festival, at its 3rd edition later this month in Andijan