In the Dehqonobod district of Kashkadarya Region, Uzbekistan, the head of a local market was detained by officers from the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office while receiving a bribe of 80 million soums. The crime involved the illegal sale of a retail outlet on the market premises and a promise to arrange official documentation for the transaction.
Uzbekistan is implementing new security regulations for banking applications. According to rules approved by the country's financial market regulator, processes for money transfers and account access are undergoing fundamental changes. The new system creates multi-layered barriers to protect users from fraud.
The Ministry of Agriculture in Uzbekistan has officially announced the start of the cotton harvest season in the country. According to ministry data, this year's yield is expected to increase by 10% compared to last year, which could contribute to economic growth.
Uzbekistan is implementing new regulations to enhance the security of microcredit processes. According to the system introduced by the Ministry of Finance, after one loan is issued to a borrower, the ability to submit new applications across all banks will be blocked for 24 hours. This measure, termed a 'protection period,' aims to curb schemes where fraudsters simultaneously obtain multiple loans under one person's name.
The Ezgu Amal public charity fund and Supersport sports school have launched a new initiative called the ‘Eight Hearts’ project. The primary goal of this endeavor is to raise funds for the purchase of a specialized pediatric ultrasound machine, valued at $120,000, for the Scientific-Practical Medical Center of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan has achieved a significant milestone on the international financial market by placing sovereign bonds in its national currency, the som, equivalent to $1 billion. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, these securities were sold at a historically low rate of just 12.25%.
Barcelona's women's football team delivered a commanding performance, demolishing rivals Real Madrid 6-0 in their first match at the rebuilt Camp Nou stadium, securing a spot in the Women's Champions League semifinals. This victory propelled the Catalan giants to a 12-2 aggregate win, building on their 6-2 quarterfinal first-leg triumph, showcasing their dominance in European competition.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with mass complaints about automatic rejections for mortgage subsidies. Citizens are outraged: they have official salaries but no housing, and the required 30 points are not being achieved. What exactly is going wrong and how applicants' ratings are calculated was explained to a Podrobno.uz correspondent by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. We publish an analysis of why obtaining state assistance in 2026 has become a real "quest."
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has signed a decree on preparations for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the country's independence. The jubilee will be held under the motto: "With a Single Homeland, a Single People, We Will Build a New Life, a New Future!".
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a significant statement today at a meeting in Tashkent, addressing the country's economic development and future directions. In his speech, he emphasized that economic growth rates have increased due to reforms implemented in recent years, but he also noted the need for additional measures to stabilize this growth and ensure its impact on all societal layers.
A new service for transferring the right to manage a car to another person has been launched on Uzbekistan's Unified Portal of Interactive State Services, my.gov.uz. This service will automate the process of imposing fines for traffic violations specifically on the actual driver, rather than the vehicle owner.
The finalists of the Women's Asian Cup, Japan and Australia, have renewed their calls for equal prize money with the men's tournament, directly challenging the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and accusing the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests. In a joint statement released by the global players' union FIFPRO, the teams highlighted that despite the tournament's success, it remains the lowest-paying continental competition globally, with persistent inequality between men's and women's football.