Nurdinjon Ismailov elected Speaker of the Legislative Chamber, Akmal Saidov – First Deputy Speaker

The first meeting of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis is taking place in Tashkent today, Kun.uz correspondent reports. Read more

World Bank to help Uzbekistan in modernizing airports 

Transport Minister of Uzbekistan Achilbay Ramatov met with a World Bank delegation led by Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Cyril Muller. Read more

Khokims of regions and the city of Tashkent granted immunity

Today, January 17, in the regions of Uzbekistan, joint meetings of regional, city and district Councils took place. Read more

Abdulaziz Kamilov meets with Sergey Lavrov

On January 16, Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in Tashkent on an official visit. Read more

Analysts say Uzbekistan’s entry into EAEU will affect meat prices

Specialists of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) presented the first results of a study to assess the consequences of a possible entry of Uzbekistan into the EAEU by industry sectors. Read more

Minister: Students, who are affected by the stipend reform, will be reimbursed

On January 13, at a meeting of the Youth Press Club, issues on the education system were considered. Read more

Abdulla Aripov: It is not allowed to withhold salary for public utilities

Today, January 11, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov chaired a video-conference meeting dedicated to the issues of reducing debts on natural gas. Read more

Prosecutor General’s Office issues a statement on the artifacts found at Gulnara Karimova’s residence

Sugar to be traded publicly 

In accordance with paragraph 1 of the presidential decree PQ-4484 of October 8, 2019, sugar produced by local enterprises is sold on the domestic market only through exchange trades, providing equal access to all types of buyers in the stock market. Read more

How will the conflict between Iran and the US affect Uzbekistan?

Despite the latest statement by the US President Donald Trump, the conflict between Western countries and Iran continues. Kun.uz tried to figure out how the confrontation between the two countries could affect Uzbekistan. Read more

Ex-diplomat Kodirjon Yusupov, charged with treason against the state, sentenced

Former diplomat Kodirjon Yusupov, arrested on charges of “treason against the state”, is found guilty by the Military Court of Uzbekistan and sentenced to five years and six months’ imprisonment, the press service of the Supreme Court reports. Read more

Ukrainian plane crashes after take-off in Iran, killing all 176 aboard

Final results of parliamentary elections announced

Today, January 6, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Makhmud Istamov announced the final results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis. Read more

Sale of a single transport card starts in Tashkent

In Tashkent, the sale of a single transport card started, the press service of Toshshakhartranskhizmat reported. Read more

Uzavtosanoat compares prices for new models in Uzbekistan with abroad

Earlier, it was reported that UzAuto Motors introduced four new premium Chevrolet models: Tahoe, Traverse, Trailblazer and Equinox. Read more

Passports of the old sample no longer valid from January 1 

From today onwards - January 1, 2020, passports of the old sample are no longer valid. Only biometric passports are valid now. Read more

Period of temporary stay without a registration in Tashkent extended

The resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers “On measures to further simplify the procedure for permanent and temporary registration in the Republic of Uzbekistan” has been adopted. Read more

Prosecutor General’s Office not to institute criminal proceedings against Shukhrat Ganiyev 

The Prosecutor General’s Office studied the audio recordings, distributed on social networks, in which the khokim of Fergana region Shukhrat Ganiyev demands a subordinate to recite a memorial prayer to a blogger. Read more

Namangan to be allocated around 1 trillion soums from the state budget in 2020 

Youth Union of Uzbekistan to be terminated, Agency for Youth Affairs will be created

On the basis of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan, an Agency for Youth Affairs will be created, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on December 27 during a meeting with young people, Kun.uz correspondent reports. Read more

First results of parliamentary elections announced

The results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis have been announced. Read more

New exchange rates: US dollar, Euro down, Ruble up against the Uzbek soum

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has established new exchange rates of foreign currencies against the soum, which will be effective from December 24 this year. Read more

Mirzo-Ulugbek Abdusalomov: Six candidates for deputies withdrew their candidacy

Six candidates for deputies voluntarily withdrew their candidacy before voting began, the CEC chairman Mirzo-Ulugbek Abdusalomov said at a press conference. Read more

US places Uzbekistan on the list of countries that violate religious freedom

The US Department of State renewed the placement of Comoros, Russia, and Uzbekistan on its Special Watch List (SWL) for governments that have engaged in or tolerated “severe violations of religious freedom”. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: We want Japan to be a permanent member of the UN Security Council

Production of electric cars to start in Fergana region in October 2022

Target list of investment projects for the development of industry, services and agricultural products processing in Margilan and Kokand cities of Fergana region in 2020-2022 has been announced. Read more

Pulat Bobojonov: Transfer of the Jasliq prison to other organizations will be decided soon

At the Media Hall of the National Association of Electronic Mass Media of Uzbekistan, a meeting of the debate club “New Uzbekistan – new elections” took place. Read more