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Uzbekistan sends 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan has sent 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Osh region of Kyrgyzstan, which recently suffered from mudflows. The aid includes food, construction materials and basic necessities.
Thailand officially introduces visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan
Thailand government has officially introduced a 60-day visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan. Previously, they could obtain a 15-day tourist visa on arrival.
BYD Uzbekistan Factory may produce Seagull and E2 EV models
BYD Uzbekistan Factory is testing budget models Seagull и E2 ahead of possible production in the country. The plant currently produces Chazor and Song Plus models.
Body of girl carried away by mudflow in Kyrgyzstan found in Uzbekistan
A powerful mudflow on Sunday destroyed a road and a pedestrian bridges in Andijan region. The body of a girl presumably carried away by water in Osh region of Kyrgyzstan was found in a canal in the same region.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump
President of Uzbekistan strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump and wished him a speedy recovery.
Part of Taras Shevchenko street in Tashkent to become gastronomic street (photos)
Part of Taras Shevchenko street in Tashkent is expected to become a 24/7 operating “gastronomic street” to create “an attractive and vibrant tourist environment”.
Uzbekistan’s housing market is cooling down
Housing sales in Uzbekistan were down by 5.7% in the first six months of 2024. The growth of prices of existing homes slowed down, while rent prices in Tashkent continued dropping.
Reports about change of location of Bukhara tourism center denied
The construction of the Eternal Bukhara tourism center has not been halted, the city administration said in response to reports on social media.
Two high-level deputies disagree on return of death penalty in Uzbekistan
Two vice-speakers of the Legislative chamber expressed contrasting opinions on the death penalty. Following the news of a child’s murder in Tashkent, Alisher Qodirov stated that such individuals “should not live”. Odiljon Tojiev argued that the death penalty would not reduce crime rates.
BYD may produce budget models of electric cars in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has reached an agreement with BYD to produce cars in the B, C and budget segments. The Chinese partners provided the first samples for testing, it was said at a presentation demonstrated to president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Most trains from Tashkent to depart from Southern station during one month
Most trains departing from Tashkent’s Central (Northern) station will be moved to the Southern station during 15 July and 15 August due to reconstruction of tracks.
Passenger traffic at Uzbekistan’s airports grows by 36% in first half of 2024
Uzbekistan’s airports served 533 thousand flights in the first half of the year, which is 37% more than in January-June last year, serving more that 6.37 million passengers, 36% increase
Third Bukhara Night Race to be held on 24 August
The international Bukhara Night Race will be held on 24 August. More than 1,600 athletes from 20 countries took part last year. This year, the number of participants is expected to double.
President of Uzbekistan receives head of Chinese parliament
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and head of Chinese зarliament Zhao Leji discussed China’s support in the reform program in Uzbekistan, cooperation between the two countries in education and other issues.
State funding for political parties to be increased in Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan signed amendments to the legislation increasing the amount of state funds allocated annually for financing the statutory activities of political parties.
“Uzbekistan shouldn’t be stuck in the transition to a market economy” — Marco Mantovanelli, World Bank Country manager
Marco Mantovanelli, who has completed his mission as the World Bank Country manager for Uzbekistan, spoke to Gazeta.uz on the changes he witnessed over the years, challenges and opportunities of the country’s market economy transition, and how the World Bank supports the government in this process.
Uzbekistan bans activities of foreign political parties
President of Uzbekistan signed an amendment to the law “On political parties” prohibiting creation and operation of political parties of foreign states and their branches on the country’s territory.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay working visit to Azerbaijan
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Azerbaijan on 5−6 July to attend on the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Discussions will focus on building a sustainable future through transport interconnectivity and combating climate change.
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences to India
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to president and prime minister of India over numerous victims and injured as a result of a stampede in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Uzbekistan sends humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan’s flood-hit regions
Uzbekistan has sent humanitarian aid Kyrgyzstan to help its southern regions affected by heavy flooding. Mudflows have taken away the lives of more than 10 people.
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