Saudi ACWA Power sold a 35% stake in two wind power plants in Bukhara region of Uzbekistan to China Southern Power Grid International.
The worldwide Windows outage caused by a software error has not affected international airports in Uzbekistan. All of them continued operating normally for arrivals and departures, Uzbekistan Airports company said.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ursula von der Leyen with her re-election as president of the European Commission, expressing hope for strengthening of relations between Uzbekistan and the EU.
The American Technological University in Tashkent, established in collaboration with Arizona State University, should accept first students this year. The university will also offer diplomas from other universities recognized in the US.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and new president of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian discussed development of Uzbek-Iranian relations, implementation of previously reached agreements and the regional agenda during a phone conversation.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 18−19 July. Negotiations with president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a number of joint events are planned.
The Asian Development Bank approved a $100 million concessional loan to Uzbekistan to help improve perinatal health services for pregnant women and newborns.
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 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 is testing budget models Seagull и E2 ahead of possible production in the country. The plant currently produces Chazor and Song Plus models.
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.
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 is expected to become a 24/7 operating “gastronomic street” to create “an attractive and vibrant tourist environment”.
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.
The construction of the Eternal Bukhara tourism center has not been halted, the city administration said in response to reports on social media.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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