New navigation introduced in Tashkent metro (photos)
New navigation has been introduced at Alisher Navoi and Pakhtakor stations of the Tashkent underground. The project was initiated by private companies. Signs are in Uzbek, with partial translations into Russian and English.
Urgench airport to be modernized and managed by private partner
Urgench airport is expected to be modernized — with construction of a new runway, new terminal and other facilities — and transferred to management on a public-private partnership model.
17 types of state monopolies are set to be eliminated in Uzbekistan
17 types of state monopolies should be eliminated in Uzbekistan in areas like energy, oil and gas, water management, road construction, railway and airport services. The concept was presented to president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Tashkent plans to build 20 more pedestrian overpasses, public has concerns
Twenty new pedestrian overpasses are expected to be built in Tashkent during four years for $8.52 million. Their locations have not yet been revealed, leading the experts and public to worry about the real necessity of the structures proven to be inconvenient.
Climate council to be set up under President of Uzbekistan
The Climate council will be set up under the president of Uzbekistan. It will be the highest consultative body under the president on issues of mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
Urgench airport to open three days earlier than scheduled
Urgench airport will resume operation from 5 August, three days earlier than scheduled. It was closed on 20 July for capital reconstruction of the runway.
Afghan-made drink Royal contains excessive amount of coloring agent — regulator
Pomegranate juice drink Royal, produced in Afghanistan, has been found to contain excessive amount of coloring agent Azorubine (E122), a controlling body said. This dye can have an adverse effect on children’s activity and attention.
Italy’s prime minister meets Uzbekistan’s foreign minister on short stop in Tashkent
Prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni made a short stop in Tashkent on her flight from China. Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met her at Tashkent airport.
Slowing down YouTube in Russia will not affect its speed in Uzbekistan — ministry
Slowing down of YouTube in Russia will not affect the work of the video hosting platform in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of digital technologies said.
Breaking biases down
Zarnigor Rakhimova, school graduate from Bukhara province, took bronze medal at the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI). Ucell helped Uzbekistan’s girls team to take part in the competition in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay state visit to Kazakhstan
President of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on 7−8 August. He will also attend the Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Astana on 9 August.
New UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan appointed
Akiko Fujii has been appointed as new UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan. She has over 25 years of experience with UNDP, having served as resident representative in the Maldives and deputy resident representative in Vietnam and Fiji multi-country office.
Tuition fees at public universities in Uzbekistan to increase by 15%
Tuition fees at public universities in Uzbekistan will increase by an average of 15%. This is the first adjustment of the fees in four years.
Central Bank of Uzbekistan cuts policy rate to 13.5%
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan lowered the policy rate below 14% for the first time in seven years as pro-inflationary risks decrease. Headline inflation is expected to be at 9% by the year end and will approach the 5% target by the end of 2025.
Money transfers to Uzbekistan increase by 25%, Russia’s share continues to decline
Money transfers to Uzbekistan increased by 25% in the first half of 2024, reaching $6.5 billion. This figure is twice the Central Bank’s preliminary forecasts. Remittances from the US, Germany, South Korea and Poland grew significantly, while Russia’s share continuing to decline.
Diyora Keldiyorova makes history as first Olympic judo champion of Uzbekistan
Diyora Keldiyorova won a historic gold medal at Paris Olympics, becoming Uzbekistan’s first Olympic champion in judo and the first female medallist in judo.
Parliamentary elections to be held in Uzbekistan on 27 October
Elections to the parliament and local councils in Uzbekistan will be held on 27 October. The election campaign starts from 26 July, the Central election commission announced.
Very hot weather expected in Uzbekistan in coming days
In the second half of the week, daytime temperatures in Uzbekistan are expected to reach +40…+43 degrees Celsius, with the southern and desert regions experiencing up to +44…+45 degrees.
Nodir Ganiyev appointed Uzbekistan’s ambassador to France
Nodir Ganiev, who previously served as ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sweden, has been appointed as ambassador to France.
New German ambassador arrives in Uzbekistan
Manfred Huterer, previously German ambassador to Belarus, has been appointed as ambassador to Uzbekistan. Foreign minister Bakhtiyor Saidov received him.
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