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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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Tashkent and Algiers remove visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders
POLITICS | 20:11
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Law enforcement blocks sale of $120,000 in forged US currency
SOCIETY | 19:59
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Uzbekistan, Qatar to expand higher education and research partnership
SOCIETY | 19:52
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US deports 24 Uzbek citizens over immigration violations
SOCIETY | 19:50
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State Cybersecurity Center warns of phishing surge from compromised government accounts
SOCIETY | 19:36
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Uzbekistan considers high-speed rail links from Tashkent to Andijan and Termez
POLITICS | 18:41
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Moldova extradites Uzbek national wanted on fraud charges
SOCIETY | 17:13
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Over half of young Uzbeks blame internet use for strain on family relationships
SOCIETY | 16:24
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Plant Protection Agency specialists detained after extorting kickbacks for import clearances
SOCIETY | 16:12
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Government to launch unified electronic registry for all urban planning documents
POLITICS | 16:11
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Islamic Civilization Center outlines global expansion plans with UN and UNESCO
TOURISM | 15:59
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Tashkent seeks clarification from Washington regarding rigorous security checks on football squad
SOCIETY | 15:57