According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the country's gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased to $68.99 billion as of April 1, 2026. This marks the first decline in reserves since July, with a reduction of $8.1 billion (-10.5%) in March alone, nearly offsetting all growth since the beginning of 2026.
Employees of the Main Directorate for Emergency Situations in Tashkent conducted a raid to inspect fire safety at three major markets in the capital. The inspection revealed serious violations of norms and regulations, posing a threat to public safety and property.
Daniil Medvedev endured an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters, marking the first double-bagel defeat of the former world number one's career. The match lasted just 49 minutes as Medvedev completely unraveled after missing two break points in the opening game, committing 30 unforced errors and serving five double faults.
Uzbekistan's international reserves have significantly decreased by $8.09 billion after a period of continuous growth, as confirmed by data from the Central Bank. As of April 1, 2026, the country's reserves stood at $68.99 billion, primarily due to a decline in global gold prices.
According to data from the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the transition of fuel stations to cashless payments in the first two days of April has resulted in a significant increase in revenue volume. In March, the average daily revenue of fuel stations was 102.6 billion soums, with 58.1% coming from cash payments and 41.9% from cashless transactions.
The Tashkent Metro will launch a thematic train dedicated to the 690th anniversary of the birth of the great military commander and statesman Amir Temur. This initiative is part of the celebrations marking the jubilee of Sahibqiran.
The Economic Court of Surkhandarya Region has ruled in a case concerning the protection of trademark rights for German companies Hugo Boss AG and Puma SE, as well as the Dutch firm Tommy Hilfiger Licensing B.V. The court session, held on April 1, 2026, examined the claims filed by representatives of these international brands against a local entity.
According to the Competition Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a total of 2,057 complaints against developers of multi-apartment buildings were received in 2025 and January-February 2026. This figure shows an ongoing trend, with over 350 additional complaints filed in the last two months, indicating persistent issues in the construction sector.
The President of Uzbekistan has signed a new decree aimed at accelerating the implementation of scientific developments into the real economy. The document provides for the establishment of "spin-off" companies at universities and research institutions, tax incentives, and additional support measures for scientists and entrepreneurs.
According to the press service of the Competition Committee, a total of 2057 complaints related to problems in the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings were recorded in 2025 and in January-February 2026. This figure clearly indicates the severity of issues in the housing construction sector in recent years and underscores the need for stronger consumer protection measures.
Uzbekistan's International Reserves Decline After Seven Months of Growth Due to Falling Gold Prices
A court in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region has issued a verdict against a local woman for publishing social media content advising how to evade responsibility for traffic violations. In an attempt to gain popularity through such material, she was fined 60 basic calculation units — equivalent to 24.7 million Uzbek soums — highlighting the authorities' crackdown on the dissemination of unlawful advice online.