Uzbekistan ranks 106th in Human Development Index
15 March 2024, 18:14

Uzbekistan ranks 106th in Human Development Index

Uzbekistan has dropped one position to 106th out of 193 in the latest UN Human Development Index. The country remains categorized among those with high HDI.

“Adopting this law on criminalization of domestic violence is only half the battle. Implementation is most crucial” — Tanzila Narbayeva
15 March 2024, 13:12

“Adopting this law on criminalization of domestic violence is only half the battle. Implementation is most crucial” — Tanzila Narbayeva

During an interview with UN News, Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, described challenges in passing Central Asia’s first law criminalizing domestic violence and stressed the importance of considering women’s voices in budget allocation and resource distribution.

Photos: Smog covers Tashkent
15 March 2024, 10:15

Photos: Smog covers Tashkent

Tashkent residents observed thick smog this morning. The capital city of Uzbekistan ranked high in global air pollution once again, according to IQAir. Despite plans for an air pollution warning system to start on March 1, no information regarding its launch has been released yet.

Tashkent’s territory to expand by almost 20,000 hectares to include New Tashkent district
14 March 2024, 19:40

Tashkent’s territory to expand by almost 20,000 hectares to include New Tashkent district

Local council of Tashkent region has approved transfer of land from two districts to the capital’s New Tashkent district. The total allocated area is about 20,000 hectares.

Tashkent airport welcomes first flight from Warsaw
14 March 2024, 12:39

Tashkent airport welcomes first flight from Warsaw

LOT Polish Airlines launched regular flights from Poland to Uzbekistan, operating three times weekly. The first flight from Warsaw arrived in Tashkent in the morning of March 14. Uzbekistan Airports CEO Javlonbek Umarkhodjaev called the move crucial for enhancing air connectivity to Europe. Photos.

Central Bank of Uzbekistan maintains key interest rate at 14% per annum
14 March 2024, 12:38

Central Bank of Uzbekistan maintains key interest rate at 14% per annum

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan kept the key interest rate steady at 14%. The regulator noted the slowdown in food production, raising concerns about potential supply-demand imbalances or import pressures. The trade balance deficit is also expected to persist.

Uzbekistan’s minister of digital technologies comments on Internet connectivity and computer accessibility in schools
13 March 2024, 17:21

Uzbekistan’s minister of digital technologies comments on Internet connectivity and computer accessibility in schools

Nearly all schools across Uzbekistan are equipped with fiber-optic and radio-relay lines for Internet connectivity. However, the provision of computers hinges on budget allocations, Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov stated.

Timur Rahmonov appointed as new ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia
13 March 2024, 16:56

Timur Rahmonov appointed as new ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia

Timur Rahmonov has been appointed as the new ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia. Previously, he served as the consul general in Novosibirsk, a position he held since 2021.

Uzbekistan ready to create “most favorable conditions” for Afghanistan’s business — foreign minister
13 March 2024, 10:22

Uzbekistan ready to create “most favorable conditions” for Afghanistan’s business — foreign minister

Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov held talks with leadership of Afghanistan in Kabul. They discussed development of trade, transit, investments in Afghanistan, cooperation in use of water resources and other matters. Photos.

Gas explosion in Fergana injures three Indian citizens
12 March 2024, 18:24

Gas explosion in Fergana injures three Indian citizens

A gas explosion in a private residence in Fergana injured three young Indian citizens. They are students at Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health.

Uzbekistan plans to establish Trade Development Company to support exporters
12 March 2024, 16:50

Uzbekistan plans to establish Trade Development Company to support exporters

Uzbekistan intends to create a Trade Development Company, aiming to engage foreign technologists and marketers. The objective is to align local products with international requirements, facilitate the entry of exporters into new markets as well as provide subsidies and compensation.

How much taxes Google, Netflix, Amazon and other Internet companies pay in Uzbekistan
12 March 2024, 14:30

How much taxes Google, Netflix, Amazon and other Internet companies pay in Uzbekistan

Foreign Internet companies, including Meta, Google, Apple and Netflix, doubled their revenue in Uzbekistan to 635 billion soums in 2023. They also paid 1.5 times more taxes than in 2022.

Senate chairperson attends 68th session of UN Commission in NYC on Status of Women
12 March 2024, 12:11

Senate chairperson attends 68th session of UN Commission in NYC on Status of Women

Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva is attending the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. The agenda covers acceleration of gender equality as well as women and girls empowerment.

Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased by additional $2.37 billion since beginning of year, partly used for Eurobonds redemption
11 March 2024, 18:27

Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased by additional $2.37 billion since beginning of year, partly used for Eurobonds redemption

Uzbekistan’s international reserves fell by $2.37 billion in two months to $32.2 billion, the lowest since September last year. Physical volume of gold is unchanged, but the value of gold reserves and foreign currency reserves decreased. Funds were partly used to redeem Eurobonds worth $500 million.

UN principles to be introduced to the national statistical system of Uzbekistan
11 March 2024, 13:52

UN principles to be introduced to the national statistical system of Uzbekistan

National statistical system of Uzbekistan aims to adopt UN principles of the National Quality Assurance Framework by the end of 2024. The Statistics Agency was directed to annually generate and publish indicators of minimum consumer expenditures and poverty level.

Uzbekistan embarks on month of Ramadan. Photo report
11 March 2024, 10:04

Uzbekistan embarks on month of Ramadan. Photo report

From March 10, mosques across Uzbekistan began the evening taraweeh prayer for Ramadan. Gazeta.uz correspondent Evgeny Sorochin prepared a photo report from Ohun Guzar mosque, one of Tashkent’s oldest mosques built in 1850.

“Bakhtiyor Fazilov remains main beneficiary of Gazli Gas Storage,” says company
11 March 2024, 09:32

“Bakhtiyor Fazilov remains main beneficiary of Gazli Gas Storage,” says company

Gazli Gas Storage commented on the change of founders at Gazli, the operator of Uzbekistan’s largest gas storage facility. “Bakhtiyor Fazilov was and remains the main beneficiary of Gazli Gas Storage and no sanctioned individual has ever held a shareholding in the company,” the statement said.

Uzbekistan initiates declaration of 2027 International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism
28 February 2024, 08:16

Uzbekistan initiates declaration of 2027 International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism

The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Uzbekistan, proclaiming 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.

U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
26 February 2024, 20:32

U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against several companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for supplying goods to Russia evading restrictions.

Court orders 1 billion soums each for families of children killed by medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol
26 February 2024, 16:51

Court orders 1 billion soums each for families of children killed by medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol

In Tashkent, a court has ordered that the defendants must pay 75.6 billion soums in moral damages to the families of 68 deceased and 16 injured children poisoned by the medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol. Additionally, the court has mandated to reimburse the state for the Quramax bribe amount.


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