"We stand together with Palestinian people" – Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks about Middle East crisis

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is holding a meeting regarding the implementation of projects in the field of hydropower and the preparation of the energy system for the autumn-winter season. Read more

President urges water management companies to switch to using “green energy” and cutting costs

Uzbekistan strongly condemns Israel’s terror attack on a hospital in Gaza

Uzbekistan called on the parties to the conflict to immediately stop hostilities and refrain from opening fire. Read more

C5+1 summit results, Biden’s possible visit to Central Asia, Green Card issues, consequences of Illegal migration to the USA – interview with US Ambassador

On September 29, Kun.uz had an exclusive interview with the US Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick. Read more

President Mirziyoyev receives representatives of Qatari business circles

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on a state visit to Qatar, held a number of meetings with representatives of large businesses in this Middle Eastern country. Read more

Nearly 600 apartments damaged in Sergeli explosion

As a result of the explosion, 592 apartments in 26 multi-storey buildings, as well as 8 service stations, 1 school, and 2 kindergarten buildings were damaged in the Sergeli district. Read more

Massive explosion in Tashkent’s Sergeli district causes huge destruction, shocks many

A large fire broke out in a warehouse belonging to Inter Logistics LLC in the Sergeli district of Tashkent as a result of a massive explosion. The Emergencies Ministry provided preliminary information on the situation. Read more

Uzbekistan to improve drinking water supply system 

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on issues of providing the population with quality drinking water. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev addresses UNGA session, speaks about global crisis of confidence and deviation from international law norms

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. Read more

FM Saidov pays a visit to USA

As part of the visit, the TechBridge project of the Uzbek-American IT association, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of information and communication, was launched. Read more

250 thousand new jobs to be created in Bukhara region by year-end

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of proposals to ensure employment in the Bukhara region. Read more

A large number of master's degree quotas remained vacant. Will there be additional admission?

Mirziyoyev, Aliyev sign 15 bilateral documents aimed at strengthening relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan 

Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed the agreement on the establishment of the Supreme Interstate Council between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Read more

Mirziyoyev meets with Erdoğan in Budapest

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Türkiye discussed current issues of bilateral relations. Read more

Abdulla Aripov arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit

Mirziyoyev, Putin discuss strengthening strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Russia

On August 9, Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. Read more

SFO confiscates Gulnara Karimova’s property worth £20 million in the UK

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) confiscated two apartments and a house belonging to Gulnara Karimova in the UK. The properties are valued at over £20 million. Read more

Urban planners: It is not right to build an overpass in the city center

An overpass can be built at the intersection of Botir Zakirov and Navoi streets. Urban planners pointed out that such a decision would be a wrong decision according to modern urban planning, economic and ecological aspects. Public activists are calling for the bridge project to be canceled. Read more

President Mirziyoyev holds talks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

During the talks, the current agenda for further deepening Uzbek-Saudi relations was considered. Read more

Issuing contracts for two more Onix models suspended

UzAuto Motors stopped selling Chevrolet Onix models worth 149 million, 155 million, 159 million and 185 million soums. Now it’s the turn of 207 million and 215 million soum sets. As a result of such a hidden price increase, buyers are left with the option of buying only the most expensive sets. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev re-elected President of Uzbekistan

He received 87.05 percent of the votes. Read more

Presidential election kicks off in Uzbekistan

Polling stations opened at 8:00 and will be open until 20:00. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns burning of Quran in Sweden

At a meeting with voters in Tashkent, Shavkat Mirziyoyev called the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden an evil act and strongly condemned it. Read more

TMP on the brink of bankruptcy; offshore companies left the project

The Tashkent metallurgical plant (TMP) suffered a loss of approximately $79.5 million in 2017-2022. The total cost of this project was €334.5 million, of which €179.6 million were foreign loans. The founding offshore companies registered in Cyprus withdrew from the project, and the factory, which was in danger of bankruptcy, and its debts were left in the hands of the state fund. Read more

Islam Karimov’s son sues ex-first lady of Uzbekistan

The subject of Petr Karimov's lawsuit against Tatyana Karimova is a dispute arising from the right of inheritance. Read more

“Someone always gets rejected” – US ambassador explains why the same half of applications for tourist and student visas are rejected

In an interview with the Alter Ego project, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America, Jonathan Henick, spoke about why 47% of Uzbeks who applied for tourist and business visas in 2022 were refused, the consequences of going to the United States illegally, and what types of visas give the right to work in this country. Read more

Death cases at department of internal affairs: Why do the Ombudsman and the National Center stay silent?

The death of two consecutive citizens under investigation by the internal affairs bodies is the cause of great discussion on social networks and is widely covered by the mass media. However, two organizations that claim to protect human rights in Uzbekistan – the Ombudsman and the National Center for Human Rights, which receive billions of dollars from the budget – have remained silent. Read more