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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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How much will Uzbek clubs earn from the World Cup?
SPORT | 15:14
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Saida Mirziyoyeva meets UN and GEF leaders to drive regional green initiatives
POLITICS | 14:57
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Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports hit $454.5 million in January–April
BUSINESS | 14:54
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Competition Committee clears TBC Bank Group to acquire OLX under strict antitrust conditions
BUSINESS | 14:50
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Uzbekistan slashes bureaucratic bottlenecks in construction permitting
BUSINESS | 14:25
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Uzbekistan caps integrated nuclear power plant cost at $9.5 billion
BUSINESS | 12:35
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EBRD projects Uzbekistan's GDP to expand by 6.5 percent in 2026
BUSINESS | 11:50
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Registration begins for Uzbekistan's higher education entry exams
SOCIETY | 11:43
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin launch construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power unit
POLITICS | 11:29
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IAEA chief arrives in Tashkent, reaffirms support for Uzbekistan’s nuclear energy program
POLITICS | 21:24 / 04.06.2026
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President Mirziyoyev arrives in St. Petersburg for high-level talks and nuclear project launch
POLITICS | 20:47 / 04.06.2026
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Uzbekistan invites neighboring countries to join interstate Clean Air consortium
POLITICS | 19:35 / 04.06.2026