President of Uzbekistan visited Gulbozor mahalla in the historic district of Tashkent, where a dedicated tourist street has been established. The street may evolve into a 24/7 destination and will be integrated into the “tourist circle” under development in the Shaykhontokhur district.
Amid global tensions, including the conflict in the Middle East “between the main partners” of Uzbekistan, the president noted the need to reduce adverse impacts on the economy and people’s incomes. He noted the situation’s gravity, particularly in the aftermath of the terrorist attack near Moscow.
Shavkat Umurzakov, who has been serving as the acting hokim (mayor) of the capital city for more than a year, has been appointed as the hokim of Tashkent.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan strongly denounced the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. “It is absolutely unacceptable to attack diplomatic and other missions of foreign countries and it violates principles of international diplomatic law,” the ministry stated.
Government of Uzbekistan is developing support for citizens seeking work abroad and assistance to those returning home. Initiatives include embassy liaison roles, 24/7 call centers, language and job training, and partial expense reimbursements.
Eco-stickers for transportation is expected to be required across Uzbekistan, starting from June 1. Most vehicles are to receive free stickers, with new cars and electric vehicles getting green stickers. Compensations and fines are anticipated to regulate entry into eco-zones.
On Sunday night, Catholics in Uzbekistan celebrated Easter, the main Christian holiday, which this year falls five weeks ahead of Orthodox Easter. Gazeta.uz presents a photo report capturing the Easter Vigil held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Church in Tashkent.
The child poverty rate in Uzbekistan has decreased by 7.8 percentage points from 21.5% in 2021 to 13.7% in 2023. The lowest child poverty rates are in Navoi region and Tashkent city, while relatively high child poverty rates are found in Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions.
Uzbekistan saw an eight-year low inflation rate of 0.67% in March, with annual inflation dipping below 8%. Meat prices fell for the fifth consecutive month, the cost of milk, sugar, flour, potatoes, onions, carrots, gasoline, air travel, and rail transportation increased, the Statistics Agency says.
For spring holiday Navruz, families across Uzbekistan gather to prepare sumalak, a traditional dish. Stirring the mixture, they dream of their children’s education, availability of gas at home, and peace in their homeland. Kholida Musulmon captures this tradition in her photo story for Gazeta.uz.
National Guard, Tashkent Main Department of Internal Affairs and other law enforcement agencies heightened security measures in shopping centers, parks, markets and other public places.
Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan released a new rating for state bodies' anti-corruption efforts. The Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and Central Bank received top scores, while 40 bodies were rated “satisfactory” and 15 as “unsatisfactory”.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Erkin Tuniyaz, chairperson of the regional government of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. They discussed increased cooperation between their regions, which account for 10% of bilateral trade.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed the U.S. delegations led by Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House of Armed Services Committee, on March 27. Congressman also had a meeting with the Minister of Defense Bakhodir Kurbanov.
Ecology Ministry announced a Car-Free-Day in Tashkent on Friday, March 29. Earlier, a presidential decree instructed all government employees, including heads of state bodies, to commute to work using public transportation on this day.
Agency for External Labor Migration reported on increased security measures at Istanbul airport, primarily targeting foreigners aged 20−35, and issued warnings to Uzbekistan citizens about inspections. In January-February, 163 local citizens were denied entry to Turkey, with 54 having previous bans.
Agency for External Labor Migration has recommended Uzbekistan citizens residing in Russia to constantly carry their documents with them and to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded places. The agency noted there is no urgent need to return home.
Government of Uzbekistan included about 160 mosaic panels on buildings in Tashkent and other cities and districts to the national list of tangible cultural heritage. Many of these mosaics have been destroyed or painted in the previous years, some are obscured by advertising banners.
Uzum ecosystem raised over $100 million for its development, with half from equity and the rest borrowed, becoming Uzbekistan’s first tech “unicorn” with a valuation surpassing $1 billion. Uzum is also the first company originating from Uzbekistan that TechCrunch reported on.
Gas, oil, electricity, and gasoline production in Uzbekistan dropped in February. In a month, gas output decreased by 284.4 million cubic meters, gasoline by 8,100 tons and electricity by 626.6 million kWh. c
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