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            <title>Authorities suspend 101 EV charging stations in Tashkent over paperwork issues.</title>
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                <![CDATA[More than 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Tashkent have been temporarily disconnected from the power grid after inspections revealed that they were operating without the required documentation, according to the city administration.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:05:25</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/07/uzbekistan-expands-tax-free-system-to-boost-tourist-spending</guid>
            <title>Uzbekistan expands Tax Free system to boost tourist spending.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Foreign visitors will be able to receive value-added tax refunds for purchases made in Uzbekistan within three working days, following new measures approved by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to improve the country’s Tax Free system.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:22:16</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/07/avalanche-warning-issued-for-mountainous-areas-of-uzbekistan</guid>
            <title>Avalanche warning issued for mountainous areas of Uzbekistan.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Authorities have warned of possible avalanches in several mountainous and foothill districts of Uzbekistan from March 9 to 11 as colder temperatures and precipitation are expected to affect parts of the country.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:02:56</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/07/uzbekistan-introduces-education-opportunities-for-women-serving-prison-sentences</guid>
            <title>Uzbekistan introduces education opportunities for women serving prison sentences.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Women serving prison sentences in Uzbekistan will be given the opportunity to enter universities and study remotely, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during an event dedicated to International Women’s Day.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:26:24</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/dozens-of-uzbek-tourists-stranded-in-dubai-after-flight-cancellations</guid>
            <title>Dozens of Uzbek tourists stranded in Dubai after flight cancellations.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Dozens of Uzbek citizens remain in Dubai after their flights were canceled in recent days, according to appeals received by Kun.uz. While officials say airspace has reopened and flights have resumed, some stranded travelers claim their tour operators have cut communication and refuse to provide replacement tickets.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:04:17</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/uzbek-student-reports-sexual-harassment-during-flex-exchange-program-in-the-united-states</guid>
            <title>Uzbek student reports sexual harassment during FLEX exchange program in the United States.</title>
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                <![CDATA[An Uzbek schoolgirl who traveled to the United States under the FLEX cultural exchange program reported being subjected to sexual harassment by a member of her host family. The girl has since been returned to Uzbekistan, while the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent says it remains in contact with her family and is monitoring the situation.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:57:30</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/iranian-ambassador-to-uzbekistan-comments-on-middle-east-crisis-casualties-and-death-of-supreme-leader</guid>
            <title>Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan comments on Middle East crisis, casualties, and death of Supreme Leader.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Iran has not asked for military or political assistance from any country and intends to rely on its own capabilities in the ongoing conflict, the Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan said during a meeting with journalists in Tashkent.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:07:33</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/uzbekistan-advances-plans-for-new-tashkent-international-airport</guid>
            <title>Uzbekistan advances plans for new Tashkent international airport.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Uzbekistan is continuing preparations for the construction of a new international airport serving the capital, with plans to build a large passenger terminal and two long runways as part of the first phase of the project. The development is expected to significantly expand the country’s aviation capacity and modernize its transport infrastructure.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:12:45</pubDate>
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            <title>Education Ministry official detained with $100,000 in bribery case.</title>
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                <![CDATA[A leading specialist from the licensing department of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has been detained while allegedly receiving $100,000 in exchange for facilitating the issuance of a license for a university branch.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:53:04</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/experts-assess-how-war-in-iran-could-affect-uzbekistans-economy</guid>
            <title>Experts assess how war in Iran could affect Uzbekistan’s economy.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the outbreak of armed clashes involving Iran have raised concerns about possible economic consequences for Uzbekistan. In an interview at the Kun.uz studio, experts discussed how disruptions in southern transit routes and global markets could affect the country’s trade, logistics, and prices.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:48:56</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/samarkand-judge-detained-while-allegedly-taking-300-bribe</guid>
            <title>Samarkand judge detained while allegedly taking $300 bribe.</title>
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                <![CDATA[A judge of the Pastdargom interdistrict court for civil cases in Samarkand region has been detained during an operational operation while allegedly receiving a $300 bribe, according to sources familiar with the case.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:47:34</pubDate>
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            <title>President Mirziyoyev condemns drone attack on Azerbaijan in phone call with Aliyev.</title>
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                <![CDATA[President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a phone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on March 5, strongly condemning recent drone attacks on Azerbaijani territory. The Uzbek leader also wished a swift recovery to those injured and thanked Azerbaijan for facilitating the safe evacuation of Uzbek citizens from Iran.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:01:46</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://kun.uz/en/news/2026/03/06/uzbekistan-to-conduct-exploration-of-promising-uranium-deposits-in-mongolia</guid>
            <title>Uzbekistan to conduct exploration of promising uranium deposits in Mongolia.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Uzbekistan plans to begin geological exploration of promising uranium deposits in Mongolia, with the two sides expected to sign a strategic agreement and conclude a service contract in April.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:36:19</pubDate>
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            <title>Annual inflation in Uzbekistan rises to 7.3 percent in February – first increase since last summer.</title>
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                <![CDATA[Annual inflation in Uzbekistan rose to 7.3 percent in February, marking the first increase since last summer, according to data released by the National Statistics Committee. The rise was mainly driven by persistently high growth in food prices.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:37:37</pubDate>
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            <title>President Mirziyoyev calls for tougher penalties for counterfeit medicine trade.</title>
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                <![CDATA[President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed officials to develop legislation that would significantly strengthen liability for the sale of counterfeit and substandard medicines in Uzbekistan.]]>.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:26:48</pubDate>
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