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Uzbekistan remains global leader in gold sales for second consecutive month, despite decrease in reserves
Uzbekistan leads global gold sales for the second consecutive month, having sold 11 tons in November 2023. Despite a rise in international reserves in December, the country’s “financial cushion” dropped by $1.2 billion in 2023 to $34.56 billion, marking the first decline since 2018.
Persons with disabilities are more vulnerable to the consequences of climate change in Uzbekistan, says a World Bank study
During natural disasters, persons with disabilities are most at risk because emergency alerts and evacuation routes may not be accessible to them. The World Bank conducted a study in Uzbekistan on this topic and shared recommendations on the needs of people with disabilities.
Exploring musical DNA: “To create something that was not there before.” Video interview with Lola Astanova
Pianist Lola Astanova shared her thoughts on social media popularity, success of Uzbeks abroad and desire to experiment with Uzbek national rhythms. “No matter how much we love classics, they’ve all been played,” she shared on the decision to create her own music in an interview with Gazeta.uz.
Binance fined for operating without license in Uzbekistan
Binance, international crypto exchange, has been fined in Uzbekistan for operating without a license, National Agency of Perspective Projects said.
Price of AI-80 gasoline in Uzbekistan is planned to be limited
Price limit of 8,000 Uzbek soums is planned to be imposed on the sale of AI-80 gasoline at all gas stations in Uzbekistan. Additionally, Tatneft, Lukoil, Gazpromneft and Saneg will participate in constructing over 80 gas stations along main highways to promote competition in the market.
Tashkent city khokimiyat intends to return credit ratings from Fitch agency
The Tashkent city khokimiyat has decided to re-engage in the credit rating process with the international agency Fitch Ratings, which earlier withdrew the city’s ratings.
Uzbekistan records lowest inflation in 2023 since 2016
Inflation in Uzbekistan made up 8.77% in 2023, lowest since 2016. During the year, rice price grew by 38.7%, meat by 9.3%, milk by 13.3%, eggs by 11.7%, sugar by 11%. Gasoline prices increased by 19.1%, propane (as car fuel) by 29.4%.
PM2.5 concentration level in Tashkent air exceeds WHO recommendations by 18.7 times
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, the PM2.5 particle concentration in the air of Tashkent reached 67.5 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding WHO recommendations by 18.7 times. At 4 a.m., this indicator in the Uzhydromet area was 87.5 micrograms per cubic meter.
Magnus Carlsen: ‘In blitz, I am a significant favorite. In rapid chess, many can win, including Nodirbek'
In Samarkand, the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships commenced with a press conference and opening ceremony. Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen regards himself as a “significant favorite” in blitz, recognizing the potential of many players, including Nodirbek, in rapid chess.
Chairperson of Senate: ‘Uzbekistan will never be anyone’s colony
Uzbekistan “will never be anyone’s colony,” head of Senate Tanzila Narbayeva stated at a meeting with young people in Tashkent.
By 2030, share of women in leadership roles within state bodies and state-owned enterprises in Uzbekistan must reach 30%
At least 30% of leadership roles in state bodies by 2030 should be occupied by women, according to a document signed by president of Uzbekistan. Female clothing manufacturers will get partial rent coverage, others will be supported with futures for purchasing manufactured products.
National commission on issues of combating human trafficking and decent work being established
The national commission on combating human trafficking and forced labor of Uzbekistan has been transformed into the National commission on the issues of combating human trafficking and decent work. Its tasks have been expanded to deal with irregular labor migration and other issues.
President orders to establish patronage as 'consistently operating system'
Friends Club has allocated 85 billion Uzbek soums to cultural institutions in Uzbekistan, the president stated. He emphasized the importance of transforming the patronage movement into a consistently functioning system.
Defense and security expenditures of Uzbekistan increase by 3.2 trillion soums in 2023
Defense and security expenditures of Uzbekistan for the year 2023 have been increased by 3.2 trillion soums, according to an updated state budget. This has been achieved by cutting other expenditures.
‘Powerful centers which once used to protect their interests through diplomacy now resort to confrontation,' says Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev commented on the international situation. “We are witnessing powerful world centers, which once used to protect their goals and interests through diplomacy and politics, now resorting to open pressure, confrontation and conflicts.”
World Bank: remittances from Russia to Uzbekistan gradually decrease
According to the World Bank estimates, the volume of remittances from Russia to Uzbekistan is gradually decreasing. The number of Uzbekistani labor migrants in the Russian Federation decreases, the exchange rate of the Uzbek soum against the ruble strengthens and inflation in Russia is on the rise.
‘Prilepin's opinion does not even remotely reflect official position of Russian Federation,' Russian MFA claims
Russian MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Zakhar Prilepin’s words on Uzbekistan’s annex to Russia “do not even remotely reflect the official position of the Russian Federation.” Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov expressed the same perspective.
Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan asserts sufficiency of armed forces to ensure security of the country
The Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan claimed the sufficiency of the country’s armed forces to ensure its security under the mandate of the Constitution.
MFA of Uzbekistan summons Russian ambassador on Prilepin’s commentary on country’s annexation to Russia
MFA of Uzbekistan invited Russian Ambassador Oleg Malginov on the proposal of Zakhar Prilepin, co-chairman of “A Just Russia — For Truth” party, on the annexation of the republic to the Russian Federation and claimed it to be deliberately provocative, negatively affecting the bilateral relations.
Almost 120 Uzbekistani citizens deported from the U.S. following immigration violations
Nearly 120 Uzbekistani citizens who tried to illegally enter the United States have been returned home. Most of the citizens attempted to cross the border through Mexico.
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