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21
MAY
12:00
Uzbekistan was included in the Top 100 of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 for the first time
Events

Uzbekistan was included in the Top 100 of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 for the first time

On May 20, 2025, StartupBlink presented the updated Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, which is the most comprehensive analysis of the global startup economy to date.

21
MAY
11:14
Penalties for human trafficking crimes have been tightened in Uzbekistan
Safety&Sequrity

Penalties for human trafficking crimes have been tightened in Uzbekistan

The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ZRU-1065 dated 05/19/2025) amended the Criminal Code.

21
MAY
11:00
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan was elected Chairman of the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis
In focus

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan was elected Chairman of the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis

Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Turkey Alisher Agzamkhodjayev has been elected chairman of the Senate Committee on International Relations, Foreign Economic Relations, Foreign Investmen...

21
MAY
10:00
Courage in execution: police officers and a citizen were awarded in Tashkent for neutralizing a dangerous criminal
Events

Courage in execution: police officers and a citizen were awarded in Tashkent for neutralizing a dangerous criminal

In the Yunusabad district of the capital, a policeman was injured while trying to check on a suspicious man. Thanks to the prompt actions of colleagues and the help of a concerned...

21
MAY
09:31
Uzbekistan - Netherlands: cooperation in the agricultural sector will develop through new projects
Agriculture

Uzbekistan - Netherlands: cooperation in the agricultural sector will develop through new projects

On May 20, a videoconference conversation took place between the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, Alisher Shukurov, and the CEO of the Dutch company Mac Agro B.V., as...

21
MAY
09:09
Dishan-Kala fortress in Khiva to be restored and turned into a tourist attraction
Culture & Arts

Dishan-Kala fortress in Khiva to be restored and turned into a tourist attraction

Uzbekistan is rich in monuments reflecting its centuries-old history. One of these sites are the fortresses of Ichan-Kala and Dishan-Kala, located in the Khorezm region.

21
MAY
08:30
Projects aimed at improving the transport infrastructure of Shota Rustaveli Street are presented in Tashkent
Cities

Projects aimed at improving the transport infrastructure of Shota Rustaveli Street are presented in Tashkent

A press conference dedicated to the project of comprehensive reconstruction of Shota Rustaveli Street was held in the khokimiyat of Tashkent city.

21
MAY
08:17
The Korean government has allocated a grant of $3.8 million to Uzbekistan for the Statistical Capacity Building project
International cooperation

The Korean government has allocated a grant of $3.8 million to Uzbekistan for the Statistical Capacity Building project

Important cooperation has begun between the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Korea within the framework...

21
MAY
08:00
Weather forecast for May 21st
Environment

Weather forecast for May 21st

No precipitation this afternoon. The wind is 7-12 m/s. The temperature is 33-38°.

20
MAY
14:55
The World Bank will support Uzbekistan in expanding access to geospatial data
Digitalization

The World Bank will support Uzbekistan in expanding access to geospatial data

The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved the provision of a concessional loan to Uzbekistan in the amount of $ 35 million. The funds will be used to implemen...

20
MAY
12:01
Singapore is considering launching direct flights to Uzbekistan
Transport

Singapore is considering launching direct flights to Uzbekistan

As part of the measures to expand the international route network and develop the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, a working meeting was held with representatives of one of the wor...

20
MAY
11:41
The range of tourist services will be actively expanded in Uzbekistan
Tourism

The range of tourist services will be actively expanded in Uzbekistan

Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. UP-87 "On measures to enhance the role and importance of tourism in the economy by dramatically increasing the flow of tou...