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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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Digital tools cut Uzbekistan's census costs by tenfold – Statistics Committee
SOCIETY | 19:36 / 30.06.2026
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President Mirziyoev announces new incentives for multilingual youth to drive tourism growth
TOURISM | 18:45 / 30.06.2026
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Higher pensions, tougher rules for utility debtors and more: What's changing in Uzbekistan from July 1
SOCIETY | 18:43 / 30.06.2026
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Uzbek soum among world's most resilient currencies as dollar strengthens globally
BUSINESS | 18:10 / 30.06.2026
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Saida Mirziyoyeva meets Emmanuel Macron to discuss expanding Uzbekistan–France partnership
POLITICS | 17:11 / 30.06.2026
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Census: Ethnic Uzbeks account for nearly 90% of Uzbekistan's population
SOCIETY | 13:52 / 30.06.2026
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Schoolboy killed in crash after attending Andijan Guinness record event, family blames officials for mobilizing students
SOCIETY | 13:30 / 30.06.2026
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Uzhydromet forecasts intense heat across Uzbekistan in July
SOCIETY | 12:54 / 30.06.2026
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Saida Mirziyoyeva holds talks with French Foreign Minister Jean–Noël Barrot
POLITICS | 12:06 / 30.06.2026
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Preliminary census data registers over 56,000 foreign citizens living in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 11:58 / 30.06.2026
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Fergana ecology official caught taking $10,000 bribe to overlook environmental violations
SOCIETY | 11:53 / 30.06.2026
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President Mirziyoyev calls for stronger partnership with IMF
POLITICS | 11:43 / 30.06.2026