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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…
Uzbekistan’s actual population turned out to be higher than current statistical estimates. According to preliminary census data released by the National Statistics Committee, as of 15…
President of Uzbekistan called to support the national football team following its performance at the World Cup. He said the players gained valuable experience, and that blaming and making overly…
For the first time in Uzbekistan’s history, the national football team is competing at the World Cup. Thousands of fans followed the team across the ocean.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a meeting with chairman of the Institute for Global Change Tony Blair, emphasized the need to begin urgent work on Uzbekistan’s development vision for…
Uzbekistan is considering drafting a law to restrict social media use for children under the age of 16. The proposal has already been discussed with deputies and senators, and the draft…
55,000 customers in Tashkent and Zangiata district experienced a power outage at 8:45 PM on 28 June due to an accident at the Yuksak substation. This represents approximately 6.2%…
425 organizations of Uzbekistan have been included in the register of public importance entities. They are subject to requirements for financial reporting and information disclosure.
As unfortunate as it may sound, photojournalist Evgeniy Sorochin had a better day at today’s match than the Uzbekistan national team. Positioned behind the opposition’s net…
Uzbekistan suffered defeat to DR Congo in their third and final group-stage match at the FIFA World Cup. Fabio Cannavaro’s side took the lead as early as the 10th minute through Eldor…
The president proposed building three to four model energy-efficient homes in five foreign cities using Uzbek construction materials. He said the projects would also help promote the country’s…
The FIFA World Cup is a global celebration. And that, perhaps, is its greatest quality.
Uzbekistan is set to introduce stricter penalties for several corruption-related crimes. Under the new law, embezzlement or misappropriation will carry up to 10 years in prison, while fraud…
Uzbekistan will launch an electronic registry of individuals convicted of corruption-related offenses. People listed in the registry will be barred from joining the civil service, receiving…
A stampede occurred near Bunyodkor stadium in Tashkent before a free screening of the Uzbekistan vs Portugal match. Authorities said entry was closed after the fan zone reached full capacity,…
Ashraf Khodjaev has been appointed Uzbekistan’s first ambassador to Ethiopia, with residence in Doha. He concurrently serves as Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Qatar and South Africa
The villages of Chongara and Tash-Tobo, previously part of Uzbekistan’s Fergana region, were transferred to Kyrgyzstan as part of a border demarcation process. In return,…
The Uzbekistan national football team lost to Portugal in the second round of the World Cup. Gazeta photojournalist Evgeny Sorochin presents a photo report from the game in Houston with…
Uzbekistan suffered a 5−0 defeat to Portugal in their second FIFA World Cup group-stage match, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice. Azizbek Ganiev had a goal ruled out after a VAR review, while…
The Gazeta team is in Houston, Texas, where on 23 June Uzbekistan and Portugal will face each other at NRG Stadium. Gazeta director Davlat Umarov writes about what the World Cup looks like between…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended condolences to the emir of Qatar following a deadly explosion at a gas processing complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City left…
Uzbekistan’s national chess team won the bronze medal at the FIDE World Team Blitz Chess Championship in Hong Kong. Javokhir Sindarov was among the team’s leading performers, scoring 12 points from…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov defeated former world champion Magnus Carlsen at the FIDE World Team Championship. Uzbekistan finished 8th with 15 points.
Civil servants began visiting correctional facilities to see the “serious consequences of corruption-related crimes”. The program was launched by Uzbekistan’s Anti-Corruption Agency and…
The World Bank has approved $150 million in concessional financing to support the second phase of the Rural Infrastructure Development Program in Uzbekistan. It aims to improve roads, water…
Uzbekistan welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, calling it a “significant diplomatic breakthrough” toward restoring regional security.…
Robakhon Mahmudova has been appointed new chair of the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan. She has led the Adolat (Justice) party for over two years and earlier served as the first deputy chair of the…
The European Investment Bank has opened a regional representation in Tashkent for Central Asia. The office will coordinate the bank’s operations across four countries in the region.
Despite the defeat to Colombia, the Uzbekistan national football team demonstrated strong character, physical preparedness and determination, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev said. He called the national…
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Germany launched a number of joint projects, including assembly of Volkswagen vehicles in Tashkent, opening of a logistics center in Andijan, modern…
Uzbekistan and the United States have launched a joint investment platform to support projects in energy, infrastructure, critical minerals, logistics, ICT and pharmaceuticals. The initiative was…
Uzbekistan proposed creating a special economic zone for US companies, minister of investment, industry and trade Laziz Kudratov said at a US-Uzbekistan business forum. He noted that the…
Uzbekistan made its World Cup debut. Gazeta photojournalist Evgeny Sorochin presents a photo report from the Azteca Stadium, where the national team began its World Cup campaign and lost to Colombia.
Uzbekistan and Albania held their first-ever summit in the history of bilateral relations. The parties agreed to establish an intergovernmental commission and expand trade.
The Uzbekistan national football team began its FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3−1 defeat to Colombia in Group K. After falling behind before halftime, Abbosbek Fayzullayev scored Uzbekistan’s…
Uzbekistan plans to conduct a partial IPO of Uzbekistan Airways by the end of the year, with the state set to sell a 15−20% stake on international capital markets. The measures…
Japan will provide Uzbekistan with two loans for energy-efficiency projects in the public and industrial sectors. The funding includes $136 million for schools, healthcare facilities and other public buildings,…
On Tuesday morning, members of the Uzbekistan national football supporters' club flew to the United States to back the national team at the 2026 World Cup. They spent months rehearsing songs and…
The Gazeta team has arrived in Mexico, where on 18 June national teams of Uzbekistan and Colombia will face each other at the historic Azteca Stadium. Gazeta director Davlat Umarov writes about how…
Javokhir Sindarov will return to competition at the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Hong Kong on 17−21 June. Rustam Kasimdzhanov will serve as team captain.
The 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum, scheduled for 16−18 June, is expected to become the largest since its inception. Held under the theme “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated US president Donald Trump on his 80th birthday. He highlighted the growing international standing of the US and Trump’s efforts to promote…
President signed Uzbekistan’s first law setting procedures for declaring and conducting strikes in collective labor disputes. The law allows workers to strike while introducing restrictions, protections…
Uzbekistan national football team took part in a FIFA-organized 3D photoshoot for the official World Cup graphics, while FIFA representatives also approved the team’s match kit and equipment.…
A charter flight carrying 24 more deported citizens of Uzbekistan arrived in Tashkent from the United States. The US embassy expressed gratitude to Uzbekistan for its cooperation…
The Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan requested an explanation from US authorities after the national football team underwent security screening before a match in New York. The ministry added that…
Journalists from Gazeta have begun their reporting trip to Mexico City, Houston and Atlanta to cover Uzbekistan’s historic participation at the World Cup. The accreditation follows two years…
Uzbekistan will establish an Air Force Combat Command under a presidential decree aimed at strengthening air defense systems, precision-guided weapons and military aviation. The defense minister said the…
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry issued recommendations for fans traveling to the US and Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have been urged to review visa and immigration requirements, comply…
The fight against corruption in the judicial system was discussed at the office of the president of Uzbekistan. Establishment of a Compliance Control Service, introduction…
Uzbekistan promotes the Termez Dialogue as an open platform for Central and South Asian cooperation and views Afghanistan as a key pillar of future regional connectivity, director of the…
Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves fell by $307 million in May, down to $70.6 billion, mainly due to lower global gold prices. At the same time, the physical volume of gold rose…
Six people were killed and five injured in an explosion at a liquefied gas cylinder filling station in Kashkadarya region. A government commission has been formed to investigate the…
Uzbekistan has lifted a rule that restricted individuals and companies to importing only one vehicle per year for personal use. The restriction had been in force since 2017 and was removed under…
Construction of the first power unit of the integrated nuclear power plant began in Jizzakh region. Presidents of Uzbekistan and Russia, speaking in St.
Gazeta and New Uzbekistan University are launching a project about foreigners who have moved to Uzbekistan. Our first guest is Professor Gonçalo Pinto from Portugal.
A transformer malfunction at the Tashkent Thermal Power Plant (TashGRES) caused a temporary power outage in several districts of Tashkent and nearby parts of Tashkent region…
Authorities of Uzbekistan uncovered the embezzlement of nearly $53.7 million in budget funds linked to the expansion of the Shurtan Gas Chemical Complex. According to investigators,…
The tender to sell a 100% state stake in Mobiuz mobile operator has been completed in Uzbekistan. A US-led consortium headed by McKim and Company won the bid, valuing the company…
Uzbekistan and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China plan a mutual 30-day visa-free travel agreement. The exchange of notes took place during the visit of the Hong Kong chief…
Uzbekistan is neither holding nor planning talks with the European Union on hosting centers for rejected asylum seekers, the Foreign Ministry told Gazeta. The statement came after Politico reported that…
President of Uzbekistan will pay a working visit to Russia on 4−5 June to take part in the 29th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum. During the visit, he will also join the…
Uzbekistan will abolish the Cinematography Commission and the National and Artistic Councils to promote creative freedom and healthy competition in the film industry, the president announced. They will…
Uzbekistan resumed gold exports in April for the first time in six months, generating $1.5 billion in sales. Despite a 16.8% decline in total exports during the first four months of the…
Uzbekistan national football team finalized its squad for the FIFA World Cup, the first in the country’s history. The squad features three goalkeepers, ten defenders, ten midfielders and three forwards, with…
Uzbekistan’s football team suffered a 2−0 defeat to Canada in a friendly match in Edmonton, played in heavy rain. Both goals were scored in the second half.
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has climbed to fourth place in the June FIDE world rankings, moving up one position after finishing third at a tournament in Romania…
Uzbekistan plans to build five debris-flow reservoirs in Tashkent, Samarkand and Jizzakh regions by 2030. The project is expected to improve water supply for 9,300 hectares and bring 3,600…
President of Uzbekistan outlined the country’s priorities for cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union at a summit in Astana. These include creating a unified digital space for…
Environmental sustainability is not only about protecting nature, UNDP Resident Representative Akiko Fujii writes in her op-ed. It depends on building strong institutions, resilient landscapes,…
Tashkent city hokimiyat signed agreements worth $3.5 billion with Chinese companies for projects involving drainage and irrigation systems, BRT, overpasses, 24/7 streets, residential construction in renovation…
Uzbekistan will raise the threshold for small businesses to transition to VAT and corporate income tax from 1 billion soums (about $83,400) to 5 billion soums (nearly $417,000) starting from 1 June. The…
A Chinese construction company won the tender for the $2.185 billion Tashkent-Samarkand toll highway project, transport minister Ilkhom Mahkamov said. Construction is expected to begin in July, with…
President of Uzbekistan approved proposals to reduce the burden on businesses. These include automatic refund of negative VAT balances for low-risk entrepreneurs, removal of temporary suspension…
The National Agency for Perspective Projects revoked the license of the UzNEX cryptocurrency exchange issued to Kobea Group. Clients will receive refunds of their funds and crypto assets within 10 days.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Astana on 29 May at the invitation of the president of Kazakhstan. He will attend the next meeting…
In the early morning of 27 May, Muslims across Uzbekistan gathered in mosques to perform the Kurban Hayit (Eid al-Adha) prayer. Gazeta correspondents visited two mosques in Tashkent, Islamabad…
Businesses in public catering, retail and services in Uzbekistan will be able to choose a 6% VAT rate with exemption from corporate income tax or remain under the current general tax…
Uzbekistan national football team departed for New York early Tuesday morning for the final stage of preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gazeta photojournalist Evgeniy Sorochin captured the…
The Uzbekistan Football Association named an expanded 30-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under head coach Fabio Cannavaro. Earlier, the association said that 4 additional players would travel with the team…
Namangan region entered the Guinness World Records after planting 150 million flowers ahead of its annual flower festival — 50 million more than last year. The festival is expected to attract 9…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended condolences to Pakistan’s leadership following the terrorist attack in Quetta, where at least 20 people were killed and 70 others injured…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov finished tied for third place at the Super Chess Classic Romania after drawing his final-round game. He scored 5 points out of 9 and earned $63,300…
Without effective public administration, it is impossible to achieve results in any sector, president of Uzbekistan said at the award ceremony for Government Quality program. He noted…
With words of encouragement from president, songs, patriotic poems and passionate support from the stands, a send-off ceremony for Uzbekistan national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was…
President of Uzbekistan launched the National Reading Movement for school students, modeled after the UAE’s Arab Reading Challenge. The competition will offer a total prize pool of $240,000, including a…
Uzbekistan delivered second batch of humanitarian aid to the people of Iran. The shipment was transported in 15 trucks and included medicines and medical supplies.
Eurasian Development Bank opened a representative office in Tashkent and unveiled plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in Uzbekistan by 2031. At the opening ceremony, the bank signed its…
Uzbekistan welcomed 4 million foreign tourists in January-April, up 30% from the same period last year. Tourism service revenues rose 40% year-on-year to $1.6 billion.
The Tashkent Metro will hire at least two foreign managers and other foreign specialists to introduce advance management system and improve the service quality. Distance-based fare system is expected…
A pilot project has been proposed in the Tashkent Metro to install glass platform edge barriers at Shahriston station. The metro network is also expected to expand to 79 stations…
Uzbekistan has postponed introduction of the aggregation stage in the digital marking system for water and non-alcoholic beverages by one year, until 1 April 2027. Industry participants earlier raised…
The JAC Motors Toshkent plant — a joint venture between JAC Motors and Tashkent Invest company — opened in Tashkent, with the M3 minivan becoming its first model. The factory…
The first international listing of the National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange reflected a deeper economic transformation of the country, head of the…