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Institute of Manuscripts opens exhibition as part of World of Mugham Int'l Music Festival [PHOTOS]
Institute of Manuscripts has presented an exhibition of manuscripts and documents within the 7th World of Mugham International Music Festival, Azernews reports. Participants of the symposium titled "Safiaddin al-Urmavi's Musical Heritage-Between...

Uzatom, Rosatom Sign Mou To Develop Radiation Processing Centers In Uzbekistan
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 21. Azim Akhmedkhadzhayev, Director of the Agency Uzatom, and Artur Kolontayev, General Director of a Rosatom subsidiary responsible for radiation processing projects, have signed a Memorandum...
Business : Malaysia Optimistic About Boosting Bilateral Trade With Uzbekistan
From Siti Radziah Hamzah TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance,...
Business : Fadillah Arrives In Tashkent For Official Visit To Uzbekistan
From Siti Radziah Hamzah TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan early Saturday morning to begin his official working visit to the republic. Fadillah, who is also Minister of...

RWMF 2025: Philippines’ Kuntaw Mindanao to showcase power of Southeast Asian indigenous music (Video)
Cervantes (centre) is seen in a group photo with other Kuntaw Mindanao members. – Photo by Roystein Emmor SANTUBONG (June 20): The Philippines’ ethno-rock group Kuntaw Mindanao hopes to use the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 stage to...

Study in Uzbekistan: 5 fully funded scholarships for Indian graduates
The Republic of Uzbekistan is inviting Indian students to apply for five fully-funded scholarships to pursue a Master’s degree at the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Samarkand for the 2025–26 academic year....

The Indian Army leads global celebrations of the international day of Yoga in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Myanmar
Celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga 2025, a worldwide movement promoting health, harmony, and holistic well-being Published Date - 20 June 2025, 01:34 PM New Delhi: The Indian Army, in collaboration with Indian diplomatic missions and...

India Army Champions Global Yoga Day Celebrations In Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Myanmar
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Taking yoga to the global level, the Indian Army in collaboration with Indian diplomatic missions and cultural centres, is celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 with great fervour across...

Copenhagen tops 2025 Global Livability Index, Tashkent near bottom.
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Copenhagen has been named the most livable city in the world for 2025, followed by Vienna and Zurich. At the bottom of the list is Damascus, the capital of Syria, while Tashkent also ranks among...

“World of Mugham” 7th International Music Festival kicks off in Baku
Baku, June 18, AZERTAC On June 17, the solemn opening ceremony of the 7th International Music Festival “World of Mugham” was held at the Heydar Aliyev Palace. The festival is co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture...

World of Mugham Int'l Music Festival kicks off in Heydar Aliyev Palace
Heydar Aliyev Palace has hosted the grand opening ceremony of the 7th World of Mugham International Mugham Music Festival. Azernews reports that the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Culture Ministry organise the traditional festival, which aims to...

Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: New substation put into operation in Suzak district
Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: New substation put into operation in Suzak district AKIPRESS.COM - A new substation "Kok-Art" 110/35 kV was put into operation in Taran-Bazar village of Suzak district on June 18. The opening...

Iranian state TV interrupted by missile strike during live broadcast
Turkmenistan has opened its borders to assist in the evacuation of foreign nationals from Iran due to the escalating situation in the Middle East. So far, around 120 people—including citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,...

Priceless paintings attract visitors to the middle of nowhere in Uzbekistan
Inside, though, hours could be spent examining the folkloric art of the region, all the antiquities, like the Zoroastrian ossuary from the nearby fourth century BCE Mizdakhan Necropolis, and the many Uzbek and Russian paintings that hang on the...

World of Mugham Int'l Music Festival on verge of starting
To promote the art of mugham, a genre rightly celebrated as the jewel of Azerbaijan's rich musical legacy, the 7th World of Mugham International Music Festival will be held from June 17 to 22, Azernews reports. Organized by the Heydar Aliyev...

Around 100 Ukrainian children complete rehabilitation program in Uzbekistan
AKIPRESS.COM - Around 100 children from various regions of Ukraine have completed a 12-day recreation and rehabilitation program at the "Anor" children's camp in Bostanlyk district of Tashkent region, Kun.uz reported. As announced by Ukrainian...
Business : MIMOS To Support Uzbekistan In Developing Its Semiconductor Sector
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Mimos Bhd, an innovation centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Marco Mengoni, Blanka, IOLANDA and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

BYD Steals Spotlight in Uzbekistan's World Cup Victory
When Uzbekistan’s national team sealed a historic 3–0 victory over Qatar to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time ever, all eyes were on the pitch—until BYD drove into the spotlight. Image via 不会武功的武功李云飞/Sina Weibo To celebrate...

Sino-Uzbek all-round cultural partnership bridging civilizations
This photo taken on Sept 21, 2023 shows the historical sites in the ancient city of Khiva, Uzbekistan. [Photo/Xinhua] Given that global uncertainty marks this era, the need for genuine intercultural dialogue and people-to-people exchanges has...