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.

Tourist center project near historical part of Bukhara is estimated at $470 million
25 February 2024, 20:52

Tourist center project near historical part of Bukhara is estimated at $470 million

Construction of a $470 million ethnographic tourist center near the historical part of Bukhara has started, despite the hokimiyat’s intention to make a final decision and start work only after receiving UNESCO’s resolution.

Cars below Euro-5 standard to be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus and regional centers
22 February 2024, 22:57 1

Cars below Euro-5 standard to be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus and regional centers

Operation of cars below Euro-5 standards will be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus, and regional centers until 2030, as per the decree issued by the president of Uzbekistan.

Production of gas, oil and other energy resources in Uzbekistan continues to fall
21 February 2024, 14:32

Production of gas, oil and other energy resources in Uzbekistan continues to fall

In late January, Uzbekistan’s gas production dropped 9.4% to 3.99 billion cubic meters from January 2023, though it remained higher than recent months. Oil, coal, gasoline, and diesel production also declined. The number of operational industrial enterprises decreased by 25,200.

Three Indian nationals are dead and dozens injured at construction site in Tashkent region
21 February 2024, 12:10

Three Indian nationals are dead and dozens injured at construction site in Tashkent region

Criminal case launched over the deaths of three Indian nationals resulting from the collapse of an iron structure at the construction site of a copper processing plant at Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex in Tashkent region.

Japan to loan Uzbekistan $246.2 million to continue economic reforms
20 February 2024, 12:28

Japan to loan Uzbekistan $246.2 million to continue economic reforms

Uzbekistan will receive from Japan a loan worth over $246.2 million to support economic reforms and socially vulnerable groups.

Uzbekistan plans to ban cash payment for some services and goods
19 February 2024, 21:10

Uzbekistan plans to ban cash payment for some services and goods

Uzbekistan aims to diminish cash usage by implementing non-cash payments for public services offered by budget organizations, housing sold by developers, and various other sectors. The transition to cashless transactions is set to include wholesale trade in timber, tires and sugar.

Electricity supply restrictions are imposed in Uzbekistan
19 February 2024, 12:23

Electricity supply restrictions are imposed in Uzbekistan

Insufficient electricity production in Uzbekistan and imports from Turkmenistan led to limitations of up to 400 MW during peak hours on Sunday, due to a power transmission line accident, says the Energy Ministry.

Uzbekistan ranks 148th in democracy index
15 February 2024, 18:53

Uzbekistan ranks 148th in democracy index

Uzbekistan ranked 148th out of 167 in EIU’s Democracy Index 2023. China took the same place. For several years in a row the country’s democracy has been rated 2.12 out of 10. Like other Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan maintains its classification as an authoritarian regime.

Monopoly on external Internet channel in Uzbekistan may finally end
15 February 2024, 15:12

Monopoly on external Internet channel in Uzbekistan may finally end

By April 1, Uzbekistan plans to provide ISPs direct access to the international Internet channel. Uzbekistan has been planning to abolish the monopoly on external Internet channels since 2020 and has not executed yet. An independent telecommunications regulator may be established by September 1.

Women in Uzbekistan will now have right to drive buses and heavy vehicles
14 February 2024, 15:22

Women in Uzbekistan will now have right to drive buses and heavy vehicles

Clause preventing women from driving buses and heavy vehicles was removed from the Cabinet of Ministers' decree on public transportation driver training. The changes stem from a year-long effort by a joint UNDP and Ministry of Transport team working on the Rustaveli Street reconstruction project.

Individuals under economic sanctions may be banned from opening bank accounts in Uzbekistan
14 February 2024, 12:54

Individuals under economic sanctions may be banned from opening bank accounts in Uzbekistan

MPs passed a bill in the first reading that would ban those subjected to economic sanctions from opening bank accounts in Uzbekistan. Additionally, the Central Bank would be authorized to establish relevant risk management requirements.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan announce 15-day registration-free visits for citizens
14 February 2024, 12:20

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan announce 15-day registration-free visits for citizens

Citizens of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan can now enter the territory of each other’s countries for up to 15 days without a temporary registration.

International Union for Conservation of Nature opens representative office in Uzbekistan
13 February 2024, 11:06

International Union for Conservation of Nature opens representative office in Uzbekistan

International Union for Conservation of Nature opened a representative office at Green University, a new Central Asian university of environmental studies and climate change in Uzbekistan. IUCN Director General Gretel Aguilar participated in the opening ceremony of the office and university.

Uzbekistan increases trade with China and Russia, decreases with neighbors in 2023
9 February 2024, 14:02

Uzbekistan increases trade with China and Russia, decreases with neighbors in 2023

China replaced Russia as Uzbekistan’s primary trading partner in 2023. Trade with both countries increased, with growing imports to Uzbekistan and decreasing exports. At the same time, trade with neighboring Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan declined.

666 individuals punished for sexual harassment in 2023 in Uzbekistan
9 February 2024, 09:26

666 individuals punished for sexual harassment in 2023 in Uzbekistan

Last year 666 people in Uzbekistan were found guilty of sexual misconduct. Additional 48 people were sentenced for disseminating adult content. Liability for wrongdoing is in force since April 2023.

Uzbekistan and Belarus aim to increase trade turnover beyond $1 billion
8 February 2024, 16:11

Uzbekistan and Belarus aim to increase trade turnover beyond $1 billion

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Belarus have agreed to increase trade turnover beyond $1 billion, effectively use trade corridors to South Asia and boost cooperation in agro-agricultural, pharmaceutical, food and light industries. Documents worth over $1 billion were signed at the regional forum.

Schools in Uzbekistan will teach business, vocational education and second foreign language
6 February 2024, 14:22

Schools in Uzbekistan will teach business, vocational education and second foreign language

Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, experimental educational programs will be introduced. They will focus on advanced learning of exact, natural sciences or a second foreign language, as well as business and vocational training for junior and senior years of high schools.

President directs prime minister to sign year-long contracts with social sphere ministers and set KPIs
5 February 2024, 11:24

President directs prime minister to sign year-long contracts with social sphere ministers and set KPIs

President of Uzbekistan has directed the prime minister to establish year-long contracts with ministers in the social spheres, as well as their deputies and deputy hokims and set KPIs for them. He criticized the state of affairs in healthcare, education and science.

International Digital Technology Center to be established in Uzbekistan
2 February 2024, 18:34

International Digital Technology Center to be established in Uzbekistan

Special legal procedure will apply to foreign companies for five years at the relaunched International Digital Technology Center, aiming to boost Uzbekistan’s exports of IT services.


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