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Tashkent kindergarten abuse scandal: Cover-up attempt causes public outcry, owner linked to government official

Following the incident involving the private kindergarten Tanzilandia in Tashkent, the Senate sent a request to the Minister of Preschool and School Education for an explanation, while the ministry stated that the situation is being investigated. However, parents fear that the case is being covered up.

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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice

The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.

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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation

In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.

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Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?

In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.

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POLITICS | 12:40 / 28.02.2025

Senator sends inquiry to Preschool and School Education Ministry on child abuse cases in kindergartens

Chairman of the Senate Committee Bahrom Abdullayev has submitted an inquiry to Minister of Preschool and School Education Hilola Umarova, seeking clarification on cases of violence against children in kindergartens. 

12:10 / 28.02.2025

Uzbekistan’s consulate in Istanbul warns citizens against fake U.S. visa promises

POLITICS | 18:42 / 27.02.2025

Uzbekistan's national debt exceeds $40 billion

SOCIETY | 18:38 / 27.02.2025

Uzbek language exam becomes mandatory for all school graduates

22:30 / 12.02.2025

Uzbekistan wins Gold at Winter Asian Games after 26 years

21:10 / 12.02.2025

"Certificate of meningitis vaccination for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims not canceled" – Sanitary and Epidemiological Committee

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