Senate issues parliamentary inquiry to Cabinet of Ministers following surge in emergency fatalities

According to data compiled by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Uzbekistan recorded 82 major emergency situations over the past year. These incidents resulted in 256 people sustaining injuries and claimed the lives of 221 individuals. A closer look at the data reveals an alarming upward trend in domestic hazards compared to 2024. Specifically, the total number of fires across the country escalated by 12.7% in 2026, while the related death toll climbed by 7%.

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How do people in Uzbekistan pay and who leads the market

At the end of April, five payment companies in Uzbekistan published their first-quarter reports. Nearly 90% of revenue across all of them comes from the same core source: transaction fees for P2P transfers, bill payments, and merchant acquiring.

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Volkswagen may open production plant in Tashkent

Uzbekistan is moving forward with plans to expand its domestic automotive market by launching Volkswagen production in Tashkent. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on May 19 aimed at developing the automotive industry, expanding manufacturing capacities, and boosting the sector's global competitiveness.

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Over 100 drivers in Uzbekistan face license revocation as penalty points pile up

A total of 107 drivers in Uzbekistan have accumulated 12 or more penalty points and now face the revocation of their driving licenses by court order

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Government delays mandatory aggregation system for drinks after industry pushback

The second stage of mandatory digital marking for water and soft drinks in Uzbekistan has been officially pushed back by one year. According to a Cabinet of Ministers resolution issued on May 19, the launch of the finished product aggregation system has been rescheduled from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027.

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Uzbekistan eyes up to 300,000 tons of annual potato imports from Afghanistan

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan has announced a plan to establish a potato cultivation cluster in Afghanistan to secure a steady supply of affordable produce for the Uzbek domestic market.

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Kahramon Isroilov replaces Otabek Kholboev as Military Prosecutor of Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree appointing Kahramon Isroilov to the post of Deputy Prosecutor General – Military Prosecutor of Uzbekistan.

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Police detain group for illegal gold mining in Navoi region

Law enforcement officers have busted an organized group systematically engaged in illicit artisanal gold mining within the Oltinsay mountain ranges of Khatirchi district.

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Meat price hikes strain household budgets amid widening regional disparities

Data released by the National Statistics Committee indicates that in April, mutton prices rose by 3.7% compared to the previous month, marking a 20.3% increase compared to April 2025. Similarly, beef with bone rose by 3.2% month-on-month (up 16.6% annually), boneless beef increased by 3.2% (up 17.3% annually), and minced meat grew by 2.9% (up 14.1% annually).

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Tashkent metro to introduce distance-based fare payment system by 2027

The Tashkent metro is set to overhaul its ticketing infrastructure by implementing a new variable fare system based on distance traveled.

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Uzhydromet deploys anti-hail rockets across Namangan to protect local crops

The targeted operations successfully weakened heavy hail activity, preventing potentially widespread damage to valuable agricultural crops in the area.

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Uzbekistan introduces market-based tax evaluation for real estate and timber

The government of Uzbekistan has introduced a comprehensive regulation detailing how the tax base for real estate and timber products will be determined using actual market prices. Under the new mechanism, if the transaction price of a property or timber asset deviates by more than 20% from the officially calculated market rate, tax authorities will override the reported figure and calculate the tax liability based strictly on current market values.

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Uzbekistan ramps up participation in Kambarata-1 hydropower project

Uzbekistan is intensifying its cooperation with neighboring countries to co-finance and construct the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant (HPP) in Kyrgyzstan.

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No payment made to Dutch side for friendly match – Uzbekistan Football Association

The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the national body is paying $300,000 to the Royal Netherlands Football Association to secure an upcoming friendly match. According to the national governing body, the claims are entirely inaccurate and do not reflect the financial terms of the fixture.

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Tax Committee to expand large taxpayer oversight based on revenue and workforce size

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on May 19 aimed at reforming the operations of tax authorities and introducing new approaches to tax administration. The regulatory changes are designed to improve the quality of public services within the fiscal sector and accelerate the deployment of proactive administrative mechanisms.

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Imam Al-Bukhari complex welcomes over one million visitors in first month since reopening

The Imam Al-Bukhari complex, located in the Payaryk district of Samarkand region, welcomed more than one million domestic and international visitors during its first month of operation following a massive reconstruction project. The extensive modernization has transformed the historic site into one of the largest Islamic pilgrimage and research centers in Central Asia.

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Algerian ambassador concludes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Algeria, Mohamed Irki, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in the country.

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Uzbekistan to celebrate Eid al-Adha on May 27

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree outlining the official celebrations and holiday schedule for the upcoming Eid al-Adha.

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Government introduces new performance and seniority bonuses for tax officers

The updated pay structure rewards long-term employment within the tax service by significantly raising monthly allowances based on years of experience.

Under the new guidelines, personnel with 1 to 3 years of service will receive a 30% bonus, while those with 3 to 5 years will see a 60% increase. The scale continues to climb based on tenure, offering an 80% bonus for 5–10 years of service, 100% for 10–15 years, and 120% for 15–20 years. Tax officers who have dedicated over 20 years to the agency will qualify for a 150% monthly bump.

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Uzbekistan and Belarus target $2 billion bilateral trade by 2030

Uzbekistan and Belarus are drafting a comprehensive program aimed at boosting their bilateral trade turnover to $2 billion by 2030. The plans were disclosed following the 12th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, which took place at the Amirsoy mountain resort in Tashkent region.

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Volkswagen models manufactured in Uzbekistan to target regional and CIS export markets 

Uzbekistan is preparing to launch the assembly and manufacturing of seven Volkswagen vehicle models, targeting both the domestic market and regional exports. The joint project is set to begin operations later this year.

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