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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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Namangan region secures UZS 703 billion for water infrastructure and transit upgrades
SOCIETY | 18:59
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Security services detain electricity officials over UZS 150 million extortion schemes
SOCIETY | 17:53
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Moody’s upgrades Uzbekistan’s credit rating to Ba2 citing structural economic reforms
BUSINESS | 17:50
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Gissarneftgaz executives dismissed as state firm uncovers extensive structural neglect and financial scams
SOCIETY | 17:39
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Local manufacturers demand equal VAT privileges to compete with foreign importers
BUSINESS | 17:35
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French embassy in Tashkent warns applicants against financial scams in visa application process
SOCIETY | 17:32
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Schoolboy killed in crash en route to Andijan Polka rehearsals; record event proceeds the next day
SOCIETY | 17:14
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President Mirziyoyev presses officials to turn $43 billion in TIIF deals into economic results
BUSINESS | 16:57
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DR Congo targeting victory, not a draw, in decisive fixture with Uzbekistan
SPORT | 15:31
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Major Soviet–era water pipeline in Andijan to undergo full reconstruction
SOCIETY | 15:23
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US DoJ opens civil rights probe into café owned by Uzbek entrepreneur over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker
SOCIETY | 15:06
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Renewable power generation jumps 43% in Uzbekistan, pushing green energy share above 45%
SOCIETY | 14:00