● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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Rushanabonu Aliakbarova

Rushanabonu Aliakbarova is a journalist whose reporting on Culture and Europe appears on The Debate.

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From Earth to table: following Uzbekistan's seasonal harvests
Culture

From Earth to table: following Uzbekistan's seasonal harvests

Vineyards, melon fields, orchards and almond farms highlight how each season brings different harvests, local traditions and rural experiences for visitors exploring Uzbekistan.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova01 September 2026
Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade
Europe

Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade

The anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent combined political messaging with a large-scale cultural programme.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova29 August 2026
When the city lights up: discovering Uzbekistan after sunset
Culture

When the city lights up: discovering Uzbekistan after sunset

Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova18 August 2026
The secrets of the desert: Exploring Uzbekistan's ancient landscapes and living traditions
Culture

The secrets of the desert: Exploring Uzbekistan's ancient landscapes and living traditions

Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova04 August 2026
Watermarks on the Silk Road: Following Uzbekistan's rivers, waterfalls and ancient reservoirs
Culture

Watermarks on the Silk Road: Following Uzbekistan's rivers, waterfalls and ancient reservoirs

Mountain rivers, hidden waterfalls and centuries-old reservoirs show how water has shaped settlement, trade and tourism across Uzbekistan, offering visitors a different perspective on the country.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova28 July 2026
'Associating Islam with violence contradicts its true nature': Global Forum debates Islamic heritage
Culture

'Associating Islam with violence contradicts its true nature': Global Forum debates Islamic heritage

More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova08 July 2026
A Silk Road destination wants tourists to stay longer
Culture

A Silk Road destination wants tourists to stay longer

Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025.

By Rushanabonu Aliakbarova04 July 2026