Uzbekistan to get a new tourism brand
A new tourism brand will be developed for Uzbekistan. The contest should be completed by October. The current brand has been used since 2013.
Uzbekistan to start producing heat from medical waste
A new joint venture with the American company Sayar has been established to produce alternative heating from medical waste in Uzbekistan. State medical institutions and other organizations will pay for heating at special tariffs.
ACWA Power sells 35% stake in two wind power plants in Uzbekistan
Saudi ACWA Power sold a 35% stake in two wind power plants in Bukhara region of Uzbekistan to China Southern Power Grid International.
Global Windows outage did not affect airports of Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan Airports
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 congratulates head of European Commission on re-election
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.
American Technological University in Tashkent to open this academic year
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 talks over phone with new president of Iran
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 to pay state visit to Uzbekistan
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.
ADB approves $100m loan to Uzbekistan to help improve perinatal care
The Asian Development Bank approved a $100 million concessional loan to Uzbekistan to help improve perinatal health services for pregnant women and newborns.
Uzbekistan sends 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan
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 officially introduces visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan
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 may produce Seagull and E2 EV models
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.
Body of girl carried away by mudflow in Kyrgyzstan found in Uzbekistan
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.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump
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 to become gastronomic street (photos)
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”.
Uzbekistan’s housing market is cooling down
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.
Reports about change of location of Bukhara tourism center denied
The construction of the Eternal Bukhara tourism center has not been halted, the city administration said in response to reports on social media.
Two high-level deputies disagree on return of death penalty in Uzbekistan
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.
BYD may produce budget models of electric cars in Uzbekistan
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 from Tashkent to depart from Southern station during one month
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.
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