Uzbekistan is stepping up to become a leading tourism hub in Central Asia, unveiling an ambitious roadmap under Presidential Decree No. PD-87 with transformative targets for 2025–2026."
By the end of 2025, the country plans to welcome 15.8 million foreign visitors and increase tourism export revenue to $4 billion. Domestic tourism will also receive a major push, with an expected 40 million local trips and the launch of 378 new tour operators.
From June 1, 2025, citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman will benefit from visa-free entry for up to 30 days, facilitating easier travel to Uzbekistan.
Starting in 2025, regional tourism programs will be developed and approved annually by November 30. The country will also hold an International Tourism Week every third week of November to boost the sector’s visibility.
To support tourism infrastructure, entrepreneurs investing in modular hotels will receive one-time subsidies per room until January 1, 2027, with amounts varying by hotel category. Meanwhile, medical tourism staff training costs will be partially reimbursed through 2028, alongside ongoing international promotion of medical tourism services until 2030.
Additionally, by the end of 2025, a new “Tourism on the Great Silk Road” office will open in Samarkand, becoming a key hub for travelers and tourism professionals alike.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported...
The results of the Armenian parliamentary elections pose no specific obstacles to the signing of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a foundi...
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending a vote by member states on whether he should be removed fr...
Corsica has moved a step closer to getting powers to make some laws locally after a French parliamentary committee approved a draft bill which would g...
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Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
The results of the Armenian parliamentary elections pose no specific obstacles to the signing of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a founding member of the victorious Civil Contract party has said.
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending a vote by member states on whether he should be removed from office, following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Corsica has moved a step closer to getting powers to make some laws locally after a French parliamentary committee approved a draft bill which would give the Mediterranean island more autonomy.
Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has won the Armenian elections, picking up nearly half the vote. With a majority in parliament, Pashinyan is set for a third term as Prime Minister. But an opposition politican has said he will challenge the election results.
The results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine the makeup of the National Assembly and shape the country's political direction for the foreseeable future. But in Armenia, the final result is not decided by vote percentages alone. Here's how it works.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
Barcelona is preparing to mark a historic milestone in the legacy of architect Antoni Gaudí as Pope Leo XIV visits the city this week to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, almost exactly 100 years after the visionary architect’s death.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Uzbekistan and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, energy and food security following high-level meetings held during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the U.S. would bear direct responsibility for any escalation in West Asia after Iran and Israel resumed strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire.
Four Palestinians, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Monday (8 June), according to local health officials, as mediators continued efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Kazakhstan will require major businesses to introduce five-year water-saving plans as authorities warn that worsening shortages could threaten not only the environment but also the country's economy.
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