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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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Preliminary census data registers over 56,000 foreign citizens living in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 11:58
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Fergana ecology official caught taking $10,000 bribe to overlook environmental violations
SOCIETY | 11:53
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President Mirziyoyev calls for stronger partnership with IMF
POLITICS | 11:43
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Uzbekistan's population tops 39 million, preliminary census shows
SOCIETY | 11:26
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Swiss Ambassador Konstantin Obolensky concludes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 11:13
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Experts propose raising Uzbekistan's minimum wage to 40% of median salary by 2030
SOCIETY | 21:15 / 29.06.2026
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IATA: Uzbekistan records Central Asia's fastest air cargo growth, doubles flight network
BUSINESS | 21:06 / 29.06.2026
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Uzbekistan to launch new state-funded sick leave system from July 1
SOCIETY | 21:02 / 29.06.2026
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President Mirziyoyev meets World Bank delegation to discuss structural economic reforms
POLITICS | 20:52 / 29.06.2026
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Central Bank of Uzbekistan increases gold holdings to 414 tonnes amid global reserve build-up
BUSINESS | 15:45 / 29.06.2026
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Shomurodov contends with Messi and Mbappe for finest goal of World Cup group stage
SPORT | 15:37 / 29.06.2026
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Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov urges increased readiness for external shocks
BUSINESS | 15:25 / 29.06.2026