A judge handling economic cases in the Syrdarya Region court has been arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe of $3,600. According to the press service of the Supreme Court, the judge is suspected of taking money in exchange for ruling in favor of a company operating in Gulistan city during a cassation instance of an economic case under their jurisdiction.
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal is seeking inspiration from NBA legend LeBron James and former teammate Neymar as his team aims to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. The 18-year-old midfielder changed his Instagram profile picture to an image of James embracing the NBA trophy after the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 comeback from 3-1 down in the finals, signaling his hope for a similar turnaround.
The press service of the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan announced that users of the Unified Interactive State Services Portal will now receive notifications about court sessions. This initiative is part of the tasks outlined in the Presidential Decree of August 21, 2025, "On Additional Measures to Enhance the Level of Fair Justice through the Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Court Activities and Improve the Material-Technical Support of the Judicial System."
Uzbekistan has adopted a draft law amending tax legislation to simplify the procedure for temporarily suspending and resuming operations on entrepreneurs' bank accounts. This initiative aims to protect business interests in cases of tax violations.
The government of Uzbekistan has decided to launch a legal experiment to develop e-commerce and simplify online purchases. According to a decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a system of so-called 'bond warehouses' will be tested from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028. These new warehouses are designed for temporary storage of goods before their sale through special online platforms, and they can be used by both local and foreign companies.
Construction work has been completed on a 23.8-kilometer single-track electrified railway section connecting the urban settlement of Baytqo‘rg‘on in the Qibray district with the Parkent district in Uzbekistan's Tashkent Region. The Ministry of Transport's press service officially announced this development. The construction began in January 2025, with design work carried out by "Boshtransloyiha" JSC and construction executed by railway specialists.
Production of a new sedan model by the Kia brand is set to commence in Uzbekistan in the near future, with the vehicle expected to hit the market by the end of April. Manufacturing will be carried out at the ADM Jizzakh plant, where the launch of a new production line is nearing completion. This line is being established in accordance with Kia's technological standards and encompasses a full cycle—from component preparation to final quality checks.
A meeting took place in Tashkent between Uzbekinvest Joint-Stock Company and the Japanese Foundation for the Advancement of Life Insurance Worldwide (FALIA), focusing on the development of Uzbekistan's insurance market. Representatives from both sides participated, discussing opportunities to enhance cooperation in the insurance sector to boost the competitiveness of the national market, though the practical implementation of such initiatives may face hurdles due to regulatory and economic disparities.
In a version of the renovation law approved by the Senate of Uzbekistan on April 7, the consent threshold for property owners has been reduced from 100% to 80%. Sherzod Kudbiyev, head of the National Committee for Urbanization, explained the rationale behind this change during a meeting with entrepreneurs on April 10, emphasizing that it aims to prevent a small minority from blocking decisions supported by the majority.
According to the Credit Information Analytical Center, as of April 1, 2026, the number of individuals connected to the 'Credit Ban' service has reached 2,207,753. This service allows citizens to prohibit the issuance of loans using their personal data, with 1,283,506 men (58%) and 924,247 women (42%) among the users.
At the World Taekwondo Junior Championships being held in Tashkent, the Uzbek national team secured its first gold medal. Yoshinbek Odilov, competing in the under 48 kg weight category, defeated Omani representative Dawud Al-Yusufi in the final with a score of 2:0.
In Tashkent, discussions were held on current issues regarding the accounting of labeled beverages and soft drinks in the distribution and wholesale sales segments. The main focus was on the transition to a mandatory product aggregation system, which comes into effect on April 1, 2026. Market participants analyzed key stages of working with goods—from acceptance and shipment to the processing of electronic invoices and managing returns—necessary to ensure full traceability of each product unit.