Uzbekistan
Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special
In this anniversary episode, we look back at some of our most remarkable stops: from the soaring skylines of the United Arab Emirates to the layered history of Poland.
Pakistan launches new trade corridors through Iran, China to central Asia, bypassing Afghanistan
Jews face harassment in nearly 100 countries as global religious hostilities spike, Pew shows
Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam
Israel-Uzbekistan STEM Conference gets under way in Tashkent
“As a son of both Uzbekistan and Israel, I am trying to build bridges between the two countries.”
China to resume visa issuance to Afghans, exempt Afghan imports from tax
Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the measures when he met Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed foreign affairs chief in Uzbekistan on Thursday, according to a statement on the ministry website.
Jerusalem’s Wild Kids Animation Studio stars at the Tashkent Animation Forum
Israeli street food finds Uzbekistan foodies
Israeli embassy opens monument to Uzbeks who assisted Holocaust refugees
Most of the 5,000-10,000 Jews living in Uzbekistan today are descendants of Holocaust refugees.
Uzbekistan and Israel are strengthening their relationship
Uzbekistan and Israel have sought several opportunities for collaboration in recent months.
From Tehran to Jerusalem, Uzbekistan bridges Israeli-Muslim divide
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In this central Asian country where Jews have lived since the time of the Bible, Uzbek diplomates talk with Iran, the Taliban and Israel.
High turnout in Uzbekistan's election, seen as victory for democracy
Democracy, not his presidency, was the focal point of the conversation when the country headed to the polls.
Jewish-Uzbek historical archives open up to the public
During WWII, Uzbekistan became a sanctuary for refugees fleeing from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, etc. Jewish refugees established a thriving cultural life there, including Yiddish theater.
Bukharian 24-year-old aims for NYC’s City Council
“The community is very conservative,” the 24-year-old said in an interview on Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive.
