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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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US considers $100,000 bond requirement for Green Card applicants
POLITICS | 19:01
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan target $1bn in trade with new package of joint projects
POLITICS | 18:54
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Three arrested in Tashkent for selling fake US dollars
SOCIETY | 14:04
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Government adopts framework for bonded warehouses and cross-border e-commerce
BUSINESS | 13:59
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President Mirziyoyev calls for targeted action to prevent energy disruptions before cold season
SOCIETY | 13:57
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Police dismantle group that used fake MyGov portal to steal more than UZS 1 billion
SOCIETY | 13:54
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State Commission approves university admission quotas for 2026–2027 academic year
SOCIETY | 13:47
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Rustam Juraev appointed head of the Presidential State Security Service
POLITICS | 10:13
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Ambulance service received over 166,000 calls during four days of extreme heat
SOCIETY | 17:38 / 17.07.2026
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Record electricity demand prompts temporary power cuts in parts of Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 15:57 / 17.07.2026
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Uzbekistan, Turkey move to deepen trade ties with expanded preferential goods list
BUSINESS | 15:24 / 17.07.2026
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Higher-income households report stronger inflation pressures – Central Bank
BUSINESS | 12:38 / 17.07.2026