Age of marriage for girls to change in Uzbekistan

Deputies of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis considered the law on changing the age of marriage for girls. Read more

KUN.UZ editorial office makes a statement on the incident with deputy khokim of Olmazor district A. Vahobov

The other day, it was reported that deputy khokim of the Olmazor district A. Vahobov threatened employees of the KUN.UZ editorial office. Read more

Deputy Finance Minister: Electricity and gas are sold to the public at a price lower than prime cost

In recent years, interruptions in the supply of electricity have been less common in Uzbekistan than 5-6 years ago. Deputy Minister of Finance Bakhrom Ashrafkhonov reminded of this during an interview with Kun.uz correspondent. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Poor performance of personnel is a big threat

“Catch him!” Deputy khokim of Olmazor district attacks Kun.uz employees

On August 14, Kun.uz employees visited the Olmazor district administration to receive comments on the appeal of the LLC Khiva Stroy head, who raised his concerns to the editorial office. Read more

Tariffs for natural gas, electricity and gasoline will rise from tomorrow

On July 30, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution “On changing prices and tariffs for fuel and energy resources”. Read more

Allamjonov: Bloggers, media representatives are required to immediately delete comments containing insults

The head of the Agency for Information and Mass Communications Komil Allamjonov made an official statement regarding the dissemination of false information and measures to address violations. Read more

Airports in Uzbekistan allowed to independently conduct pricing policy

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree according to which airports in Uzbekistan can now independently determine and set rates and fees for their services. Read more

Tajikistan reduces rate of insurance duties for cars from Uzbekistan

Tajikistan has significantly reduced the rate of insurance duties on entry of vehicles from Uzbekistan to its territory, Asia-Plus reports. Read more

Atambayev accused of plotting a coup in Kyrgyzstan

New oil and gas field discovered in Uzbekistan

A new oil and gas condensate field – Bohoriston has been discovered in Uzbekistan. This was reported on the official website of Epsilon, which conducts work on the Mubarek investment block. Read more

Oldest Quran manuscripts - Quran of Osman and Quran Katta Langar to be presented in Tashkent

On August 23, participants of the Cultural Heritage Week “Uzbekistan – crossroads of civilizations and roads: empires, religions, cultures” will be able to see two oldest Quran manuscripts in the world – Quran of Osman and Quran Katta Langar. Read more

Abdulla Aripov meets with Dmitry Medvedev on the sidelines of Caspian Economic Forum

Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov met with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on the sidelines of the first Caspian Economic Forum. Read more

Fiat plans to produce cars in Uzbekistan

The Italian-American automobile concern Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is considering the possibility of manufacturing cars in Uzbekistan. This is reported by Tahlilnoma TV program with reference to the vice president of the company Yusef Hajas. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev may visit UK

On August 9, at the initiative of the British side, a telephone conversation took place between the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov and the Minister of State of Great Britain for Europe and the Americas Christopher Pincher, the MFA press service said. Read more

Kokand named World Craft City

Kokand is included in the World Craft City List, Dunyo news agency reports. Read more

UzAuto Motors JSC suspends car production due to maintenance work

UzAuto Motors factory suspends car production due to maintenance work, the company's press service said. Read more

Kyrgyz law enforcement agencies detain ex-President Atambayev

Kyrgyzstan’s law enforcement agencies have detained the country’s former President Almazbek Atambayev, TASS reports with reference to the spokesperson for the ex-president’s team. Read more

Deputy Interior Minister: Uzbekistan liquidated two penal colonies in 2018

Why do khokims disobey the law?

According to the Prime Minister, a new concept of “demolition” has appeared in the Uzbek language. This new term, which brings fear and horror to ordinary people, entrepreneurs and investors, has no effect on khokims.  Read more

“People, who blocked Facebook and YouTube, are already in prison” – Komil Allamjonov

In September 2018, problems with access to Facebook, YouTube and other services occurred in Uzbekistan. They had taken systemic nature from October 2018. Read more

Three regional khokims publicly apologize to local residents

Khokim of the Fergana region Shukhrat Ganiyev, head of the Kashkadarya Zafar Ruziyev and his counterpart from Khorezm Farkhod Ermanov publicly apologized to local residents. Read more

Kuchkarov: Energy prices will further increase

Today, August 1, a press conference was held in Tashkent with participation of representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Kun.uz correspondent reports. Read more

Finance Minister: Contract with Lukoil will not be reviewed

Today, August 1, a press conference with participation of representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, JSC Uztransgaz and Uzbekenergo was held at the Agency for Information and Mass Communications. Read more

Tariffs for hot water and central heating to rise from August 15 

From August 15, tariffs for hot water and centralized heating for individuals will increase, the SUE “Toshissiqquvvati” said. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed by Belarus PM Sergei Rumas at Minsk National Airport

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Minsk on an official visit. His plane landed at Minsk National Airport, BelTA said. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev departs for Belarus

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the invitation of President Alexander Lukashenko, departed for Minsk on an official visit on July 31. Read more