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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Serbia on 7−8 September. He is scheduled to hold talks with president Aleksandar Vučić and participate…
Regional offices for poverty reduction will be created across Uzbekistan. They will be allowed to distribute part of preferential financing, provide subsidies and interest-free loans, and change…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Giorgia Meloni on making history as Italy’s longest-serving prime minister. He expressed his appreciation for her friendly attitude…
Uzbekistan introduced a 30-day visa-free regime for Indian citizens holding a visa from a number of developed countries, as well as an air ticket to a third country. These…
Thailand canceled visa-free regime from 15 September for citizens of 93 countries, including Uzbekistan. To pay the visa fee, Uzbekistan nationals will need to visit Moscow.
President of Uzbekistan proposed developing a conceptual vision for “Shanghai Cooperation Organization-2040: A Space for Common Development”. He stressed the importance…
Central Park is more than New York’s foremost attraction. It stands as a model of urban planning.
Uzbekistan’s greatest opportunity lies in its people — and in ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from the country’s transformation. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident…
President of Uzbekistan and prime minister of India agreed to elevate the countries' relations to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership. They also discussed increasing trade turnover…
Uzbekistan and Singapore may adopt a Strategic and Innovation Partnership Program focusing on investments, technology transfer, public administration and human capital. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and former…
Uzbekistan and South Africa will begin work on preferential trade and investment protection agreement and establish an intergovernmental commission. In the autumn, around 50 Uzbek companies are expected…
President of Uzbekistan announced seven national programs covering education, healthcare, economy, environment, rule of law, mahallas (neighborhoods) and foreign policy. The plans include school preparation…
Shahzod Nurmatov and Sobir Safaroliyev won gold in the men’s lightweight double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam. Uzbekistan’s crew finished the final in 6:21.93,…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov will lead FYERS American Gambits as an Icon in the Global Chess League in Bengaluru. Carlsen, Anand and Firouzja will also compete.
Prime minister of India Narendra Modi will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 29−30 August. He will hold talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss cooperation in trade,…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree granting citizenship of Uzbekistan to 264 people. Some said they had waited decades for citizenship.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev pardoned 852 people ahead of Independence Day, including 7 foreign nationals, 375 young people, 49 women and 37 men over the age of 60. Since 2017, 31…
Economic growth, digitalization and AI are expected to sharply increase electricity demand in Uzbekistan, Franklin Templeton representative Marius Dan said. Tariff liberalization, RAB regulation and…
Global oil and food price increases have yet to directly affect Uzbekistan, Central Bank chief Timur Ishmetov said. The regulator is monitoring possible second-round effects and is ready to act…
Tashkent hokimiyat proposed shifting municipal and district hokimiyats, departments and subordinate units to an 8:00—17:00 schedule. The change could reduce morning rush-hour congestion by around 15%,…
The official US dollar exchange rate fell to 11,778.52 soums, its lowest level since the August 2023 devaluation. The soum has strengthened by approximately 1.9% against the dollar in August,…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony marking the launch of 72 major investment projects and 91 social infrastructure facilities worth 50 trillion soums. They include new energy…
Uzbekistan aims to reduce inflation to 5% in 2027, keep the budget deficit below 3% of GDP and secure an investment-grade credit rating. The government also plans to complete the…
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed the Treaty on Eternal Friendship. The countries declared that their relations are based on trust, strategic partnership and alliance.
President signed the constitutional law establishing the Enterprise Uzbekistan International Digital Technology Center in Tashkent. Located within IT Park, the center will allow major technology companies…
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 23−24 August. He will hold talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attend the third meeting of the Supreme…
Türkiye's Aksa Enerji is expected to attract $357 million in Samarkand Region’s power grids during the first 12 years of its management. The grids will remain state-owned, while Aksa will…
Javokhir Sindarov finished third at the Sinquefield Cup after a strong finish to the tournament. After failing to win any of his first six games, he won two in a row and entered…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced for the first time that Uzbekistan was preparing a project for a second nuclear power plant. He said energy development was needed to ensure reliable…
Uzbekistan will introduce a three-year moratorium on inspections of small businesses, except in cases involving risks to public health or the interests of other entrepreneurs. Repeat…
The Chinese International Technical College is planned to open in Tashkent in partnership with China Oriental Education Holdings. The company is expected to invest $5.1 million…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held annual open dialogue with businessmen in Khiva, Khorezm region. He announced new measures to support businesses, including new financing system,…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev traveled along the toll road connecting Urgench airport with Khiva, Uzbekistan’s first toll road. Drivers will be able to pay electronically without stopping, by bank…
Around 1.4 million citizens of Uzbekistan work in nearly 40 countries, the Migration Agency said. About 60% are in Russia, while the share of CIS countries in Uzbekistan’s labor migration…
Uzbekistan launched a revised National Curriculum Framework. It will be implemented in partnership with Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
The geography of remittances to Uzbekistan continues to diversify. In the first half of 2026, inflows from the UK rose by 62%, while those from EU countries and the US…
Uzbekistan’s national team won one silver and three bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026), hosted in Tashkent for the first time. A total of 188 medals were…
The Tashkent city council granted state natural monument status to a 350-year-old white mulberry tree in the central Blue Domes Square. A protective fence and an informational plaque are planned…
People with visual impairments face systematic discrimination when accessing notary services in Uzbekistan. Notaries refuse to accept legally recognised facsimile signatures.
Work to seal the well has begun at the 25 Years of Independence (M-25) gas field in Baysun district, where a gas blowout has persisted for nearly two years. CNPC has been engaged to carry…
Uzbekistan’s first world boxing champion and 1976 Olympic silver medalist Rufat Riskiyev, known as the “Tashkent Tiger”, has died at the age of 76. He was seriously ill…
The constitutional law on Administration of the President of Uzbekistan entered into force. It outlines the tasks and powers of the administration and introduces expanded immunity guarantees for…
The Interior Ministry and the Central Bank prevented the illegal withdrawal of 29 trillion soums (about $2.4 billion) and blocked 18,838 bank cards linked to criminal activity in the first half…
The bodies of eight citizens of Uzbekistan who were killed during the drone attack in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, Russia, were returned to Uzbekistan.
The area around first president’s Oqsaroy residence is being transformed into an public park. Nearly 2 km of fencing will be removed, with entrances and pedestrian paths added.
7,517 people in Uzbekistan were prosecuted for corruption-related crimes in 2025, 163 more than a year earlier. The crimes caused over 2.9 trillion soums in damage to the state.
Eight citizens of Uzbekistan were killed and several others injured in a drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, Russia. A government commission was formed by presidential order, and…
The 38th International Olympiad in Informatics opened in Tashkent for the first time, bringing together 386 schoolchildren from over 97 countries. Uzbekistan will be represented by 8 students…
Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov finished second at the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, placing runner-up in both the rapid and blitz events. He earned 22 points and moved up to fifth…
Uzbekistan national team defender Behruz Karimov (19) joined Swiss club Lugano. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of Asia’s most promising young footballers started in Uzbekistan’s matches…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US president Donald Trump discussed the development of the strategic partnership between the two countries, economic cooperation and international issues…
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers on 19 categories of goods from 10 August, following long-standing requests from businesses. These include agricultural products,…
Uzbekistan’s average July temperature was 1.3−2.3°C above normal. Extreme heat peaked on 18−19 July, setting new records in several regions.
Uzbekistan’s demand for jet fuel is expected to reach 375,000 tonnes during July-December, up 27% year on year, as geopolitical tensions have increased transit flights through Central…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov finished second in the rapid section of the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz, scoring 11 points from a possible 18.
China’s Star Vision will launch the Samarkand-2028 and Lampung-1 hyperspectral Earth observation satellites on 5 August. The mission is scheduled to lift off between 7:00 a.m.
The government of Uzbekistan provided Bunyodkor football club with 5 billion soums (nearly $416,200) after a financial crisis left the club unable to travel for a Super League match. The club also…
The World Cup turned Vozinha into one of the tournament’s biggest sensations. He played his most important matches past the age of 40, and his story moved millions of people around the world.
Uzbekistan has reaffirmed its goal of WTO accession in 2026 after aligning 190 legal acts with WTO rules since March. While market access negotiations are said to be “very close…
Another 18 people deported from the United States for violating immigration laws arrived in Tashkent. The Foreign Ministry said the organizational and legal procedures were coordinated promptly with US…
Tashkent hokim (mayor) Shavkat Umurzakov expressed serious concern over cases of animal cruelty and irresponsible treatment of animals. His office announced plans to build a dog shelter and establish…
President Mirziyoyev called for establishment of a sustainable framework for regional cooperation during an informal meeting of the leaders of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan.…
Of the more than 1,700 buses operating in Tashkent, 191 still lack air conditioning. The city plans to add 240 new buses by the end of the year, with all new vehicles required to have both…
The Prosecutor General’s Office will review the legality of residential courtyard development projects across Tashkent, head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva said during a visit…
The 2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup will be held in Uzbekistan from 12 to 29 May 2027. The tournament was originally scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, but the Asian Football Confederation…
Javokhir Sindarov begins the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour in St. Louis, four points behind the top four in the overall standings.
Software developer Maria Shinkareva was born in Shymkent, studied in Saint Petersburg, and has been living in Tashkent for three years. We spoke about her career in IT, walking the city,…
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan signed the Allied Relations Treaty. The two countries' delegations also exchanged a number of bilateral agreements, including a treaty on sections…
Uzbekneftegaz has established UNG Burg‘ilash to explore hydrocarbons, develop fields and drill deep wells. The company will acquire 21 ZJ-70 and ZJ-90 drilling rigs, with the first deliveries expected to begin…
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan kept its key interest rate unchanged at 14% per annum. The regulator said the decision would support a sustained decline in inflation toward its target while helping…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan from 30 July to 1 August. He will hold talks with president Sadyr Japarov and attend an informal Consultative…
Afghanistan launched the Garden of Friendship project in Faryab province with the support of Uzbekistan. The 60-hectare initiative will feature 40,000 fruit trees, a drip irrigation system and…
Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov scored 7.5 points from 12 games, defeated Hikaru Nakamura twice and gained 35.6 points in the world rating in the WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 match against US.…
FIDE has confirmed Geneva as the host city for the World Chess Championship match between Javokhir Sindarov and reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The match will be held from 25 November to 15…
The reliability and quality of electricity supply in Uzbekistan remain “in a very poor state”, the newly appointed head of Regional Electric Networks Sardor Isakulov said. The…
President dismissed energy minister Jurabek Mirzamahmudov. He was replaced by Sherzod Khodjayev, formerly director of Energy Market Development and Regulation Agency.
Uzbekistan received $9.28 billion in international money transfers in the first half of the year, up 13% year-on-year, while $1.33 billion was sent abroad. Residents sold $12.3 billion…
Manchester City have announced that Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov had signed a new contract until 2031. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the club’s key defenders just…
This World Cup was likely the last for Argentina’s legendary captain. Backed by passionate supporters, he delivered one of his finest tournaments.
Ten landmarks of Tashkent’s modernist architecture have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The newly inscribed sites include the Pearl residential building, the Peoples' Friendship Palace, the…
The national chess teams of Uzbekistan and the United States will meet in Miami on 27−28 July for a rapid and blitz team match that will serve as an important test ahead of the Chess…
President of Uzbekistan visited Cyber University in Nurafshan, Tashkent region, and launched the construction of the Center for Future Technologies, two IT parks, and nine other projects.…
Uzbekistan plans introducing siesta hours for hotels, museums, catering and other tourism facilities in the summer period. Opening hours can be extended from 7:00 to 23:00.
President of Uzbekistan launched the construction of a new toll highway between Tashkent and Samarkand, costing nearly $2.2 billion. The road, with China Overseas Engineering Construction…
Amid uncertainty in the global economy, the president ordered the development of macroeconomic parameters, the budget, investment and export programs for 2027 based on a “mobilization…
Uzbekistan’s economy grew by 8.5% in the first half of the year, but annual growth must reach 9−10% to significantly improve living standards for its 40 million people, the president said.…
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 8.1% from 6.6%. GDP is expected to reach around $180 billion, inflation is projected at 6.5%,…
In 2025, Uzbekistan codified the concept of environmental flow, a guaranteed water allocation for natural ecosystems. Gazeta visited protected areas of the Aral Sea region to see how water…
Uzbekistan plans to establish a fund to compensate travelers and cover emergency evacuations from abroad. Tour operators would have to maintain a minimum $50,000 reserve to obtain…
Uzbekistan was hit by an unprecedented heatwave in mid-July, with temperatures peaking on 18−19 July. Air temperatures reached 43−45°C across much of the country and 46−49°C in southern and…
Uzbekistan’s national team lost 49 FIFA ranking points after losing all three matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dropping 10 places to 60th in the FIFA World Rankings. It is the…
Plogging, picking up litter while running, was invented in Sweden in 2016. Its founder, Erik Ahlström, spoke with Gazeta about how a simple habit became a global movement and why picking…
Rustam Jurayev has been appointed chairman of the President’s State Security Service. He replaced Alisher Usmanov, who headed the service since 2020.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) nominated Javokhir Sindarov for two inaugural Excellence Awards: Best Chess Player and Breakthrough of the Year. Over the past two years, he has gained 100 rating…
The FIFA World Cup is a celebration for millions. Gazeta tells the story of the Uzbekistan fan club that traveled to the USA and Mexico, blogger Javokhir Shermuhammatov, who carried the ceremonial…
For two consecutive days, Uzbekistan broke its electricity consumption record. On 14 July, consumption reached 284 million kWh.
Employers in Uzbekistan have been advised to reduce or temporarily suspend outdoor work between 11:00 and 16:00 due to extreme heat. Staff should also be provided with water, shaded rest areas,…
In response to hot weather, the watering of streets, trees, and other green spaces has been intensified across all regions of Uzbekistan. It is conducted during morning, evening, and…
The Trunk Power Grids company’s Tashkent branch warned of possible brief power supply interruptions in the capital due to increased load on the electrical grid during the heatwave. Residents…
Dilnoza Kattakhanova, formerly first deputy director of the Agency for Youth Affairs, became deputy prime minister, the youngest person on this post in the history of Uzbekistan. She will also chair…
The ALMA is hosting the first retrospective exhibition of Bill Viola (1951−2024) in Central Asia. He is one of the most significant artists in the history of video art,…
The international university campus is planned to be set up in Tashkent, with branches of leading international and domestic universities. The project may benefit from simplified licensing,…
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Belarus signed a declaration establishing a strategic partnership between the countries. They called the move a historic step, stressing that the document confirms strong…
Uzbekistan’s deputies passed a law to modify the Latin-based Uzbek alphabet. It now has to be approved by the Senate.
President of Uzbekistan will pay an official visit to Belarus on 8−9 July. In Minsk, he will hold talks with the president of Belarus on expanding trade, cooperation…
Uzbekistan plans to create and restore 1.27 million hectares of forests between 2026 and 2030, plant protective forest belts, and develop “desert economy”. The latter includes cultivating…
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan set up a special commission for Tashkent to investigate the causes of emergency power outages. Electricity demand this summer is expected…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the blitz title at the First Daniel Naroditsky Memorial in the United States, scoring 7.5 points from nine games. He finished ahead of Wesley So,…
Afghan entrepreneurs have requested access to Uzbekistan’s existing international air routes through a proposed green corridor, Surkhandarya governor Ulugbek Kosimov said. He said the proposal has…
President of Uzbekistan ordered to improve tourist navigation in Tashkent. Maps of city routes should be installed at bus stops, train stations, airport and metro stations.
Uzbekistan and Georgia agreed to expand trade — including by leveraging the potential of the Poti and Batumi ports — and to increase cooperation in various areas.…
In 10 years, Tashkent Supermarket has grown from a single store on Coney Island Avenue into a chain of five locations across New York. Gazeta team visited one of them in Brighton Beach…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the rapid event at the inaugural Daniel Naroditsky Memorial in the United States. He defeated India’s Aravindh Chithambaram 2−0…
Head coach of Uzbekistan national football team said it “paid the price” for the pressure associated with their first World Cup appearance. He took responsibility for the results, attributed…
After recent claims of possible fraud, the Competition Development Committee recognized VFS Global Services and Vizametric as dominant in the visa services market in Uzbekistan. TLS Contact, which…
In the first five months of 2026, financial irregularities amounting to nearly 515 billion soums were identified and rectified within the Health Ministry system. Health minister Eldor Adilov urged…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov will face the world’s leading players at the inaugural Daniel Naroditsky Memorial in the United States from 3 to 5 July. Gazeta takes a closer…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Georgia on 2−3 July. Talks are scheduled with president Mikheil Kavelashvili and prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
The World Bank approved financial support worth $100 million for Uzbekistan to improve learning outcomes in primary schools across six regions — Khorezm, Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Bukhara, Navoi…
Uzbekistan plans to launch the IPOs of Uzbekistan Airways and Uztelecom on international markets until 2027, Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Kuchkarov said. Previously, the government planned…