31 Ιανουαρίου 2018

Uzbekistan introduces modern forms in cotton and textile production

By Kamila Aliyeva The government of Uzbekistan issued a resolution “On measures to introduce modern forms of organization of cotton and textile production.” Starting with (...)

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7 Μαρτίου 2020

Uzbekistan scraps cotton state-order system

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11 Νοεμβρίου 2019

Uzbekistan looks to soften image of notorious cotton sector

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1 Νοεμβρίου 2017

Uzbekistan signs contracts worth over $1 bn for export of textile products

Uzbekistan the world’s sixth largest cotton producer has signed contracts with companies from Russia, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Moldova and many other countries for the (...)

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6 Φεβρουαρίου 2020

U.N. sees 'major progress' on forced labour in Uzbek cotton harvest

Some human rights groups say government-imposed cotton quotas mean local officials known as hokims are still forcing people into the fields when they can not find enough willing workers

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21 Οκτωβρίου 2019

Lawyers contest UK imports of 'slave-picked' Uzbek cotton in landmark EU case

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1 Ιουνίου 2018

In Uzbekistan, expect problems with the cotton crop this year

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14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018

Uzbekistan suggests joint cotton processing, oil production to Belarus

TASHKENT, 13 September (BelTA) – Uzbekistan invites Belarus to start joint cotton processing and oil extraction to Belarus. Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made the statement (...)

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11 Οκτωβρίου 2017

Uzbek Official Collapses, Dies After Being Disgraced For Bad Cotton Harvest

Shortly after being subjected to a harsh, obscenity-filled scolding over a disappointing cotton harvest, Asilbek Yusupov returned to his office in a remote region in (...)

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18 Οκτωβρίου 2019

For the sake of workers, Uzbekistan is privatising its cotton industry

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