Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the granting of new powers to mahalla chairmen. Now, the mahalla chairmen will have the right to auction land for the construction of private kindergartens, schools, clinics, and sports facilities in their area.
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According to the Committee for Religious Affairs, there are currently 2,160 mosques and 199 non-Islamic religious organizations operating in Uzbekistan. In the first half of 2026, 12 new mosques were registered.
From July 18 to 20, very hot air flows from the south will continue to enter the territory of Uzbekistan. During this period, temperatures in some areas are expected to rise to 46–48 degrees.
In Uzbekistan, the administrative liability related to the loss of passports and ID cards is set to be reconsidered. This change is part of the president's decision aimed at improving public services and providing additional conveniences for citizens.
728 grams of cocaine smuggled from Sierra Leone was confiscated in Tashkent city. The narcotic was hidden inside auto parts.
The procedure for developing and implementing master plans for the development of cities and villages in Uzbekistan will be improved. According to new requirements, master plans will be registered in a single electronic registry.
During rapid operations conducted in Tashkent city, nearly 3.2 kilograms of illegal narcotics were confiscated. Several suspects were detained regarding these incidents, and criminal cases were initiated against them.
