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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 build 120,000-ton gasoline reserve for winter
SOCIETY | 20:40 / 06.07.2026
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Uzbekistan, Georgia agree to digitize road transport permits
BUSINESS | 19:30 / 06.07.2026
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Egypt seeks closer transport and logistics cooperation with Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 17:49 / 06.07.2026
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Border authorities intercept drone carrying opium from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:03 / 06.07.2026
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Uzbekistan sees sharp rise in property deals and mortgage lending
SOCIETY | 15:51 / 06.07.2026
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Authorities investigate employment scams targeting job seekers bound for South Korea
SOCIETY | 15:45 / 06.07.2026
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Uzbekistan and Jordan seek closer ties in trade, transport and regional diplomacy
POLITICS | 15:42 / 06.07.2026
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Passenger car production rises in Uzbekistan as Cobalt leads the market
BUSINESS | 15:39 / 06.07.2026
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Uzbekistan eyes stake in Georgia’s Anaklia port to strengthen trade corridor
BUSINESS | 15:35 / 06.07.2026
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Uzbekistan to host inaugural International Islamic Forum
CULTURE | 14:08 / 06.07.2026
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Tashkent real estate market shows modest price growth in June
SOCIETY | 13:30 / 06.07.2026
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Central Bank reports sharp increase in job seekers across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 12:19 / 06.07.2026