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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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President Mirziyoyev meets BlackRock executive to expand strategic partnership
POLITICS | 19:44
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Remittances to Uzbekistan rise 13% despite falling share from Russia
SOCIETY | 15:56
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Gov’t announces schedule for next Open Budget campaign
SOCIETY | 14:05
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President Mirziyoyev urges global cooperation to preserve Islamic scholarly legacy
SOCIETY | 14:03
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Parliament's lower house passes bill to revise Uzbek alphabet
SOCIETY | 13:59
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Bribery, cover-ups and extortion remain key corruption risks in Uzbekistan's gas sector – Energy Ministry
SOCIETY | 12:37
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Sardinia seeks Uzbek doctors and nurses through new employment program; salaries up to €5,000
SOCIETY | 12:33
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Original passport or ID card remains mandatory during traffic stops
SOCIETY | 12:24
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Dozens of border personnel detained in anti-corruption operation at Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan crossings
SOCIETY | 11:51
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International Islamic Forum kicks off in Uzbekistan
CULTURE | 11:43
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Uzbekistan's current account deficit jumps to $5.8 billion as imports surge
BUSINESS | 11:35
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Uzbekistan ranks below global average for organized crime, but resilience remains weak – report
SOCIETY | 11:35