Now playing Next World Pre-school education in Uzbekistan goes mobile IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI More children are getting access to preschool education in Uzbekistan. Alternative school models are being introduced, like a bus with a teacher that arrives in some remote villages every morning, empowering children to make their own choices about how they learn. 29/10/2021
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Now playing Next Cult The Tashkent International Film Festival starts up again after 24 years IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI Celebrating a new generation of filmmakers and inspiring Central Asian cinema with an exchange of fresh ideas and opportunities - the capital of Uzbekistan welcomes guests from around the world to the first Tashkent International Film Festival since 1997. 08/10/2021
Now playing Next Cinema 9 films to watch out for at Tashkent International Film Festival IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI The Tashkent International Film Festival in Uzbekistan is back after a 24-year hiatus. Euronews has picked 9 films to watch from this year's screenings. 29/09/2021
Now playing Next Cult Uzbekistan promotes preserving its historic heritage during Culture Week IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI The International Forum: 'Central Asia at the Crossroads of World Civilizations' in Uzbekistan brought together some of the world’s most renowned cultural experts. It was also part of the country's larger goal to preserve and promote the region's cultural and historical heritage. 23/09/2021
Now playing Next Cult Ancient astronomy manuscript resurrected by Uzbek heritage initiative IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI The first true-to-the-original facsimile copy of the manuscript of Images of the Fixed Stars, an ancient astronomy manuscript by one of the most famous Muslim astronomers of all time has been resurrected by Uzbekistan's heritage initiative. 16/09/2021
Now playing Next Focus Foreign investors look towards Uzbekistan as its tech sector blossoms IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI In recent years, Uzbekistan has launched various reforms in order to liberalise the economy. The Tech sector is one of its fastest-growing sectors and local start-ups are attracting foreign investors. They plan to expand. Take a look at some of the success stories. 01/09/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Uzbekistan sets out an ambitious road map to becoming a key start-up hub PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY NAESMI In a major national event held physically in Tashkent and virtually across the country on August 20, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev talked to around 10,000 entrepreneurs, addressing concerns and laying out plans for a root and branch reform of business and tax regulations. 01/09/2021
Now playing Next Uzbekistan Here's what Uzbekistan's cuisine reveals about its history and culture IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI Uzbekistan’s territory was a central route on the Silk Road, and the people, ideas and goods that travelled through it have intrinsically become part of Uzbekistan’s culture, including its cuisine. 26/08/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Five years in, Uzbekistan's reform programme is being readied for Stage Two PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY NAESMI Decrees and resolutions have been signed, the Powerpoint presentations have been prepared and some of the biggest state companies have either secured or are in the process of seeking international credit ratings. Uzbekistan is poised to begin Stage Two of its historic national reforms agenda. 26/07/2021
Now playing Next Focus Uzbekistan's International Conference puts regional connectivity on the agenda IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAESMI How can connectivity between Central and South Asia be developed and improved? This was the main focus of a recent international conference in Tashkent. Host country, Uzbekistan, is promoting regional cooperation and the expansion of new transportation corridors to boost regional trade. 22/07/2021
Now playing Next Cult Uzbekistan participates in Venice's Architecture Biennale for the first time IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINISTRY OF CULTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN How will we live together? That is the main theme of the 2021 edition of the International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Uzbekistan, a first time participant, answers it with 'Mahalla: Urban Rural Living'. 02/06/2021
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Now playing Next Sport Judo Grand Slam: Japan clinches a staggering 9 gold medals in Tashkent Japan and Mongolia took most of this years' top spots in Tashkent but Uzbekistan clinched 2 silvers and a bronze. Local crowds were thrilled with strong performances from their home competitors and a weekend jam-packed with jaw-dropping judo mastery. 07/03/2021
Now playing Next Sport Judo Grand Slam: Japan, Italy and Mongolia take top spots on day 2 In another day filled with stunning displays of judo, the middleweights battled it out for victory on day two. Japanese judoka took home another two gold medals with Italy and Mongolia adding one each. 06/03/2021
Now playing Next Sport Judo Grand Slam: Tashkent 2021 at the apex of Judoka mastery Get a daily wrap of the best bits from Judo's most hotly-anticiapted event, the Tashkent Grand Slam in Uzbekistan. Which world-class judoka will clinch this year's titles? 05/03/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Despite the pandemic, Uzbekistan’s privatisation plans forge ahead PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY NAESMI The government of Uzbekistan has surprised international economists by announcing plans to forge ahead in 2021 with its ambitious privatisation plans, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic. 20/01/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Uzbekistan plots its future with the help of the enlightened past PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY NAESMI In an ambitious plan involving hundreds of international scholars, the Republic of Uzbekistan is scouring the world for literary artifacts from the nation’s history. 18/12/2020
Now playing Next Uzbekistan Euroviews. The EU must leverage closer trade ties with Uzbekistan to ensure progress on human rights ǀ View As Uzbekistan’s applies to the EU's GSP+ scheme, Brussels should use its leverage in the application process to ensure progress is being made on human and labour rights in the central Asian country. 09/12/2020