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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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Former Buvayda deputy governor sentenced for assaulting ecology inspector
SOCIETY | 21:33
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US security checks on Uzbekistan and Senegal teams draw discrimination allegations
SPORT | 19:59
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Tashkent rental market sees 10% annual price growth as housing supply drops
SOCIETY | 19:43
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President Mirziyoyev signs decree raising salaries of civilian defense personnel
SOCIETY | 19:16
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Quadruplets born in Andijan
SOCIETY | 18:47
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Saida Mirziyoyeva meets with US Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Fogel
POLITICS | 15:17
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Solar and wind power generation in Uzbekistan rises 28 percent compared to last year
SOCIETY | 14:51
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Marco Rubio announces Central Asia trip, backs repeal of Jackson–Vanik restrictions
POLITICS | 14:44
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Malaysian companies eye Fergana as strategic hub for Central Asian expansion
BUSINESS | 13:58
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Uzbekistan expands youth business programs and dual education to counter graduate unemployment
SOCIETY | 13:32
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Two Tashkent tax inspectors caught taking $5,000 bribe
SOCIETY | 13:30
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Uzbekistan, Russia agree on new joint quarantine controls for fruit and vegetable exports
BUSINESS | 12:27