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BUSINESS
EBRD projects Uzbekistan's GDP to expand by 6.5 percent in 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects that Uzbekistan’s economy will expand by 6.5 percent in 2026, followed by a 6 percent growth rate in 2027. According to the bank’s latest regional report, a potential slowdown in the Russian economy and rising inflationary pressures driven by conflicts in the Middle East remain the primary risks to this outlook.
SOCIETY
Ticket shortages and poor sanitation – Transport Minister addresses systemic railway issues
The acute shortage of rolling stock remains the primary obstacle facing the national railway system, according to Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov. Presenting a report to the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis on June 3, the minister stated that the network currently requires at least 120 additional passenger carriages to satisfy consumer demand.
POLITICS
Uzbekistan aims to raise urbanization rate to 65% by 2040 – President Mirziyoyev
Uzbekistan plans to increase its urbanization level from the current 51% to 65% by the end of 2040, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during his address at the Leaders' Summit of the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku.
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Uzbekistan’s mineral wealth valued at $3 trillion, Shavkat Mirziyoyev says
BUSINESS | 17:25 / 17.06.2026
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Uzbekistan for official visit
POLITICS | 16:56 / 17.06.2026
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Uzbekistan and United States launch joint investment platform for strategic sectors
BUSINESS | 16:30 / 17.06.2026
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Uzbekistan’s GDP projected to surpass $180 billion in 2026 – Shavkat Mirziyoyev
BUSINESS | 15:35 / 17.06.2026
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Law enforcement dismantles criminal group involving minors in Tashkent
SOCIETY | 15:30 / 17.06.2026
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Excitement but no pressure: Shomurodov believes Uzbekistan is ready for Colombia clash
SPORT | 15:17 / 17.06.2026
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Amazon Leo satellite internet network to launch across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:13 / 17.06.2026
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FIFA medical committee bars Masharipov from World Cup due to injury relapse
SPORT | 14:10 / 17.06.2026
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Uzbek university graduates earn average salary of UZS 5.1 million, employment rate reaches 75% in 2025
SOCIETY | 14:03 / 17.06.2026
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Uzbekistan presents multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and logistics projects at Tashkent investment forum
BUSINESS | 13:53 / 17.06.2026
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Central Bank issues commemorative gold and silver coins celebrating Uzbekistan's World Cup debut
SOCIETY | 13:32 / 17.06.2026
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Uzbek refereeing team selected to officiate Morocco–Scotland World Cup clash
SPORT | 13:23 / 17.06.2026