President Mirziyoyev receives representatives of Qatari business circles

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on a state visit to Qatar, held a number of meetings with representatives of large businesses in this Middle Eastern country. Read more

Nearly 600 apartments damaged in Sergeli explosion

As a result of the explosion, 592 apartments in 26 multi-storey buildings, as well as 8 service stations, 1 school, and 2 kindergarten buildings were damaged in the Sergeli district. Read more

Massive explosion in Tashkent’s Sergeli district causes huge destruction, shocks many

A large fire broke out in a warehouse belonging to Inter Logistics LLC in the Sergeli district of Tashkent as a result of a massive explosion. The Emergencies Ministry provided preliminary information on the situation. Read more

Uzbekistan to improve drinking water supply system 

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on issues of providing the population with quality drinking water. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev addresses UNGA session, speaks about global crisis of confidence and deviation from international law norms

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. Read more

FM Saidov pays a visit to USA

As part of the visit, the TechBridge project of the Uzbek-American IT association, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of information and communication, was launched. Read more

250 thousand new jobs to be created in Bukhara region by year-end

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of proposals to ensure employment in the Bukhara region. Read more

A large number of master's degree quotas remained vacant. Will there be additional admission?

Mirziyoyev, Aliyev sign 15 bilateral documents aimed at strengthening relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan 

Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed the agreement on the establishment of the Supreme Interstate Council between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Read more

Mirziyoyev meets with Erdoğan in Budapest

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Türkiye discussed current issues of bilateral relations. Read more

Abdulla Aripov arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit

Mirziyoyev, Putin discuss strengthening strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Russia

On August 9, Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. Read more

SFO confiscates Gulnara Karimova’s property worth £20 million in the UK

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) confiscated two apartments and a house belonging to Gulnara Karimova in the UK. The properties are valued at over £20 million. Read more

Urban planners: It is not right to build an overpass in the city center

An overpass can be built at the intersection of Botir Zakirov and Navoi streets. Urban planners pointed out that such a decision would be a wrong decision according to modern urban planning, economic and ecological aspects. Public activists are calling for the bridge project to be canceled. Read more

President Mirziyoyev holds talks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

During the talks, the current agenda for further deepening Uzbek-Saudi relations was considered. Read more

Issuing contracts for two more Onix models suspended

UzAuto Motors stopped selling Chevrolet Onix models worth 149 million, 155 million, 159 million and 185 million soums. Now it’s the turn of 207 million and 215 million soum sets. As a result of such a hidden price increase, buyers are left with the option of buying only the most expensive sets. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev re-elected President of Uzbekistan

He received 87.05 percent of the votes. Read more

Presidential election kicks off in Uzbekistan

Polling stations opened at 8:00 and will be open until 20:00. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns burning of Quran in Sweden

At a meeting with voters in Tashkent, Shavkat Mirziyoyev called the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden an evil act and strongly condemned it. Read more

TMP on the brink of bankruptcy; offshore companies left the project

The Tashkent metallurgical plant (TMP) suffered a loss of approximately $79.5 million in 2017-2022. The total cost of this project was €334.5 million, of which €179.6 million were foreign loans. The founding offshore companies registered in Cyprus withdrew from the project, and the factory, which was in danger of bankruptcy, and its debts were left in the hands of the state fund. Read more

Islam Karimov’s son sues ex-first lady of Uzbekistan

The subject of Petr Karimov's lawsuit against Tatyana Karimova is a dispute arising from the right of inheritance. Read more

“Someone always gets rejected” – US ambassador explains why the same half of applications for tourist and student visas are rejected

In an interview with the Alter Ego project, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America, Jonathan Henick, spoke about why 47% of Uzbeks who applied for tourist and business visas in 2022 were refused, the consequences of going to the United States illegally, and what types of visas give the right to work in this country. Read more

Death cases at department of internal affairs: Why do the Ombudsman and the National Center stay silent?

The death of two consecutive citizens under investigation by the internal affairs bodies is the cause of great discussion on social networks and is widely covered by the mass media. However, two organizations that claim to protect human rights in Uzbekistan – the Ombudsman and the National Center for Human Rights, which receive billions of dollars from the budget – have remained silent. Read more

Qatar to participate in implementation of investment projects worth $12 billion in Uzbekistan

In the congress center of Samarkand city, talks were held between President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in the country on a state visit. Read more

Energy Minister of Uzbekistan speaks about nuclear power plant, green energy and gas cooperation with China

The energy sector of Uzbekistan is undergoing a period of significant transformation. In an interview with Energy Intelligence in Tashkent, the Energy Minister of Uzbekistan Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov outlined the prospects and challenges that the sector is facing today. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev solemnly welcomes President of Singapore at Kuksaroy residence (photos)

At the invitation of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Singapore Halimah Yacob arrived in Uzbekistan on a state visit. Read more

“Program of liberalization of gas and electricity prices will be adopted by September” – Deputy Minister

According to the First Deputy Minister of Energy, Azim Ahmedkhodjayev, a new energy development program will be presented in Uzbekistan by September 2023, which includes the liberalization of gas and electricity prices and the introduction of social consumption standards. Read more