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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 to subsidize cotton clusters and accelerate VAT refunds
BUSINESS | 17:05
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Uzbekistan and US military officials map out 2026–2027 military cooperation
POLITICS | 17:00
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Competition Committee classifies VFS Global and Vizametric as dominant in Uzbekistan's visa services market
SOCIETY | 16:48
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Ministry investigates private Tashkent kindergarten over systemic child abuse allegations
SOCIETY | 16:37
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Census shows far fewer people live in apartment buildings than previously estimated
SOCIETY | 16:34
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President Mirziyoyev to visit Georgia for high-level bilateral talks
POLITICS | 16:27
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Gov’t plans to delay Uzbekistan Airways and Uztelecom IPOs until 2027
BUSINESS | 14:02
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Competition Committee takes legal action against six healthcare providers for overcharging, orders refunds for 127,000 patients
SOCIETY | 13:59
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World Cup debut boosts global searches for Uzbekistan by 40%
TOURISM | 12:01
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Central Bank penalizes 16 banks and 2 microfinance organizations over consumer protection failures
BUSINESS | 11:52
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AI-92 gasoline prices hit record high as exchange supply dwindles
BUSINESS | 11:44
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Eldor Shomurodov's goal voted best of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage
SPORT | 11:32