Yurt in Karakalpakstan listed in Guinness Book of world records
The yurt in Nukus was included in the Guinness Book of worlds records as the largest non-collapsible yurt in the world. The diameter of the structure is 40.5 meters.
Diyora Keldiyorova becomes сommissioner for сombating gender inequality and violence against children
Judo Olympic champion Diyora Keldiyorova was appointed as social commissioner to combat gender inequality and violence against children of the National agency for social protection.
Drivers with suspended licenses cause 707 crashes, 212 deaths in 2023. Senate calls for stricter penalties
Drivers with suspended licenses in Uzbekistan caused 707 traffic accidents in 2023, resulting in 212 fatalities and 546 injuries. Head of the Senate’s Defense and security committee, meeting new chief of the traffic police, called for stricter penalties and control.
Air Products (US) buys hydrogen production assets of Fergana Oil Refinery
US-based hydrogen supplier Air Products and Uzbekistan largest private oil and gas company Saneg announced a $140 million deal to acquire Saneg’s hydrogen production assets at Fergana Oil Refinery.
All five parties of Uzbekistan approved for participation in parliamentary elections
All five political parties in Uzbekistan received permission from the Central election commission to participate in the October elections of deputies to the Legislative chamber and local councils.
UN launches water safety and environmental education projects in Karakalpakstan
The UN has launched two projects in Karakalpakstan, supported by Multi-partner human security trust fund for the Aral Sea region. The UNICEF project aims to improve access to safe water, while the joint UNDP and FAO project focuses to provide local residents with skills to solve eco-problems.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to visit Uzbekistan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 22−23 August. The presidents of the two countries will hold the first meeting of the Supreme interstate council.
“If you love your children, put them in the safe car seat” — US ambassador
Gazeta.uz asked the US ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick to share his opinion on what the government should do to reduce the high number of traffic accidents. “The first and most important thing is to wear seatbelts. We manufacture automobiles with seatbelts for a reason,” he said.
New mobile operator to be launched in Uzbekistan
A new mobile operator will appear in Uzbekistan, among possible partners is British Vodafone, entrepreneur Farhod Mamatjanov said. The company will deploy a 5G Standalone network. The investment volume is estimated at 250 million euros, the launch is expected in early 2025.
Uzbekistan takes measures to prevent spread of mpox
Urgent measures are being implemented in Uzbekistan to detect and prevent the spread of mpox, Sanitary committee said. Infectious disease hospitals have prepared beds and stockpiled medicines, border and airport controls have been strengthened.
“Our future is equal rules of the game.” President on the need to join WTO
Uzbekistan’s joining the WTO is a well-thought and far-sighted choice, and an integral part of reforms, the president said. The country’s economy needed protection “to some extent” in the past, but continuing down this path means limiting the country’s opportunities, he told businessmen in Nukus.
Senate approves liability for unlawful involvement of children in religious education
The Senate approved a law making parents responsible for involving their children in illegal religious education. Senator Farakhat Sadullayeva said that children who are involved in hujra are not only at risk of radicalization, but often become victims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse.
Uzbekistan aims to cut poverty to 7% from 11% in three years
Uzbekistan wants to cut poverty level to 7% in three years from current 11%, it was said at the presentation to president Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In 2020, poverty level was estimated at 17%.
Salaries, pensions, fines and other payments to increase in Uzbekistan this fall
Pensions and benefits will increase in Uzbekistan by 15% from 1 September. Salaries to public sector employee will rise 10% from 1 October, while teachers and medical workers will have a 15% wage increase. An increased basic calculation value means fines, taxes and other payments will also increase.
Uzbekistan’s Olympic medalists receive cash prizes, cars and housing
Winners of Olympic medals from Uzbekistan received cash prizes ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, Chevy Tahoe and BYD Song Plus cars, as well as apartments and two-story cottages. The awards, marked “President's present”, were presented by prime minister and Senate chairperson.
Uzbekistan rises to 13th place in Paris Olympics medal standings
Svetlana Osipova became Uzbekistan’s first female taekwondo athlete to win the Olympic medal. Razambek Zhamalov brought Uzbekistan first Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling in 20 years. Boxers Bakhodir Jalolov and Abdumalik Khalokov also claimed gold, while weightlifter Akbar Djuraev earned silver.
Uzbekistan wins record five gold medals at Olympics Games
Uzbekistani athletes won five gold medals at the Olympics for the first time in history. With eight medals in total, the national team is currently on the 15th place in the medals table.
“Central Asia’s today and tomorrow depend on our common efforts” — president of Uzbekistan
Situation around Ukraine and Middle East “directly affects” the development of Central Asia, said president Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Astana summit. He emphasized that Central Asia’s “today and tomorrow” depend on “common efforts” and willingness to “jointly promote the interests of the region”.
Japan’s prime minister cancels trip to Uzbekistan over “megaquake” advisory
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida canceled his planned four-day trip to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia because of a risk of a massive earthquake in Japan. Flags of Uzbekistan and Japan were hung in the streets of Tashkent in anticipation of the visit.
Presidents of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan sign 10-year Strategic partnership program
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held the first session of the High-level interstate council in Astana and signed the 10-year Program of strategic partnership and alliance. They also opened the monument to the Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi in the capital of Kazakhstan.
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