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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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Central Bank of Uzbekistan increases gold holdings to 414 tonnes amid global reserve build-up
BUSINESS | 15:45
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Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov urges increased readiness for external shocks
BUSINESS | 15:25
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Fraud suspects arrested in Khorezm over $175,000 South Korea employment scam
SOCIETY | 15:20
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Royal Jordanian to launch direct flights between Amman and Tashkent
TOURISM | 15:17
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Uzbekistan schedules first small modular reactor launch for October–November 2029
SOCIETY | 10:59
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Cabinet of Ministers approves strict new safety measures for fuel stations
SOCIETY | 10:58
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Uztemiryulkonteyner delivers first cargo shipment from Malaysia to Tajikistan
SOCIETY | 10:49
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Uzbekistan looks to legally restrict social media for children under 16
SOCIETY | 10:45
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DR Congo rallies past Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
SPORT | 06:49 / 28.06.2026
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Coca-Cola's Uzbek subsidiary challenges $25 million tax assessment in court
BUSINESS | 17:03 / 26.06.2026
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Uzbekistan and US accelerate negotiations for comprehensive trade pact
BUSINESS | 16:53 / 26.06.2026
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National child rights indicators spark concern as Uzbekistan drops to 96th place
SOCIETY | 15:14 / 26.06.2026