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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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Six killed and five injured in Kashkadarya gas station explosion
SOCIETY | 17:36
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Uzbekistan’s average population density reaches 85.5 people per square kilometer
SOCIETY | 17:19
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Parliament demands accountability as billions in state employment aid go unused
SOCIETY | 17:13
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Customs Committee warns of temporary queues at Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan border
BUSINESS | 15:37
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Fergana Oil Refinery returns to full state ownership four years after privatization
BUSINESS | 15:26
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Germany to investigate visa processing delays for Uzbek applicants
POLITICS | 15:20
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Statistics Committee reveals average age breakdown across Uzbekistan’s regions
SOCIETY | 12:38
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Competition Committee warns developers over widespread contract violations and missed deadlines
SOCIETY | 12:30
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Uzbekistan takes on Netherlands tonight in final World Cup warmup
SPORT | 12:27
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Uzbekistan’s consulate in New York urges citizens in US to strictly follow local laws
POLITICS | 12:10
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Primary school admissions for 2026–2027 academic year to open on June 20
SOCIETY | 12:05
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Uzbekistan records warmest May in history alongside historic rainfall and floods
SOCIETY | 17:32 / 06.06.2026