Court announces next verdict against “Akhmadboy”

According to a Kun.uz correspondent, the court found Akhmadjon Tursunboyev, widely known as Akhmadboy, guilty of an offense under paragraphs a, b, part 3, Article 168 (fraud) of the Criminal Code and sentenced him to 9 years of imprisonment. Read more

“Uzbekistan sees advantages in joining the EAEU” – Deputy FM of Russia

Tashkent sees the advantages of joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), but no official applications for joining the union have yet been received from Uzbekistan or other states, the deputy foreign minister of Russia Alexander Pankin said in an interview with RIA Novosti. Read more

CEOWORLD Magazine: Uzbekistan among TOP-5 cheapest countries to live in

According to CEOWORLD Magazine, Uzbekistan, Syria, India, Afghanistan and Pakistan are the cheapest countries in the world to live in. Read more

Russia’s Airports of Regions holding company considering buying assets of airports in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

The Russian holding Airports of Regions (Aeroporty Regionov – part of the Renova group of companies) is considering the possibility of buying airport assets in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, RNS writes with reference to the head of the holding Yevgeniy Chudnovsky. Read more

“Delivery of Equinox may be delayed due to coronavirus” – UzAuto Motors

UzAuto Motors has warned that due to the consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, the supply of Chevrolet Equinox may be delayed. Read more

Uzbekistan Airways: Evacuation of citizens from China has been completed 

The third charter flight has arrived today at Tashkent Airport from Beijing.  Read more

“Raising the retirement age is not planned” – Pension Fund

Rumors on raising the retirement age in the country have caused heated debates among social network users. Read more

Energy Ministry to present the law “On electricity” in a new edition

Mobile network coverage reached 96% in Uzbekistan last year – ICT Development Ministry

According to the results of 2019, the coverage level of Uzbekistan’s population with mobile communications reached 96%, broadband internet access – 70%, follows from the data of the Ministry for Development of Information Technologies and Communications. Read more

Uzbekistan to abolish the state plan for the harvesting of cotton

New khokim of Jalakuduk district appointed

Construction work at six stations of Tashkent’s aboveground metro completed 

 On the Dustlik-Kuylyuk site, six out of seven aboveground metro stations, which were under construction, have been completed, the press service of Uzbekistan Railways said. Read more

Kamilov calls the Taliban movement a force to be counted with 

The Taliban movement is part of Afghan society and a force to be counted with. This was stated by FM Abdulaziz Kamilov following the talks with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo in Tashkent. Read more

FM Kamilov: Cooperation between Uzbekistan and the USA is at the peak of its development

Cooperation between Uzbekistan and the USA is at the peak of its development, Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov said following the negotiations with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, in Tashkent. Read more

Salaries set to increase starting from February 1

Uzbekistan to organize charter flights to bring back its citizens from China

Uzbekistan, after suspending regular flights with China, where an outbreak caused by the new coronavirus pneumonia was detected, will organize charter flights to bring back its citizens from the PRC. Read more

Komil Allamjonov, Saida Mirziyoyeva resign from AIMC leadership 

Today, January 29, a meeting was held at the Agency for Information and Mass Communications (AIMC) with the participation of Zaynilobiddin Nizomiddinov, head of the Presidential Administration. Read more

Abdulla Aripov holds a meeting dedicated to preventing entry of coronavirus to Uzbekistan

On January 28, Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov held a meeting dedicated to preventing entry of coronavirus to Uzbekistan, Kun.uz correspondent reported referring to the First Deputy Minister of Health Bakhodir Yusupaliyev. Read more

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to visit Uzbekistan in February

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will visit Uzbekistan on February 2-3, the US Department of State said in a statement. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: I am always ready to support professional journalists

President discloses level of poverty in Uzbekistan

For the first time in the history of Uzbekistan, poverty level has been highlighted by senior management. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his address to the parliament, said that around 12-15% of the population have low income. Read more

“We rely on the will of our people on this serious matter” – President speaks about EAEU

In his address to the parliament, Shavkat Mirziyoyev pointed to the target tasks that must be pursued in the economic sphere in 2020 and afterwards. The President once again spoke about the Eurasian Economic Union, noting that it is about cooperation, not membership. Read more

Elyor Ganiyev nominated for Transport Minister 

Today, January 22, all committees of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis are considering the approval of new members of the Government. Read more

“Even though Uzbekistan is rich in mineral resources, power outages and gas shortages have become a common problem” – President

Today the joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis took place in Tashkent. It was attended by 97 senators and 150 deputies. Read more

Abdulla Aripov approved as Prime Minister of Uzbekistan

Today, January 21, a joint meeting of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis was held in Tashkent. Read more

Joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis kicks off in Tashkent

The joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis has started in Tashkent. It is attended by 97 senators and 150 deputies. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Many people do not like journalists, but I like them

The first session of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis after the December elections is being held in Tashkent. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is taking part in it. Read more