President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the development of Tashkent's economy, declaring the current year the "Year of Accelerated Development of the Capital and Growth of Population Incomes." The main goal for this year is to achieve a 12% growth rate in Tashkent's economy, with each of the capital's 12 districts assigned an industrial specialization to facilitate this target.
In the Mirzachul district of Jizzakh Region, Uzbekistan, the deputy head of the district emergency situations department was detained by State Security Service officers and representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office Department on suspicion of accepting a bribe. The official was caught red-handed while receiving 3 million soums from a cafe owner.
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, gas supply will be temporarily suspended today, April 17, in the Mirzo Ulugbek and Yangihayot districts. According to the press service of Hududgaz Poytaxt, these are planned interruptions related to necessary repair work on the gas networks.
In Tashkent, a new deputy mayor — head of the Main Department of Housing and Communal Services — has been appointed, with 39-year-old Obijon Muminov taking on the role. This appointment was made by the capital's khokimiyat and is aimed at developing the city's communal services, though it may face challenges related to existing infrastructure issues and resource constraints.
The State Assets Management Agency has announced the re-listing for auction of the building of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services in Tashkent. The seven-story building is located at the intersection of Abdulla Qodiriy and Abay streets, with a total area of 11,725 square meters and an adjacent land plot of 0.48 hectares. The lot is intended for office and service use in accordance with urban planning documents.
Netflix Chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings announced his departure from the streaming service he helped establish 29 years ago, as the company regains its footing following the collapse of its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery to Paramount Skydance. In a letter to investors released on Thursday, Hastings stated he will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting in June and plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits, marking a significant transition for the entertainment giant.
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has taken ownership of the Spanish club UE Cornellà, which competes in the country's fifth division. The club is based in a working-class neighborhood of Barcelona. Messi, regarded as the best player of his generation, spent two decades at FC Barcelona, winning multiple titles and Ballon d'Or awards before departing in 2021.
The government of Uzbekistan has announced plans to allocate over 1 trillion soums for the development of the culture sector by 2030. This was revealed during a presentation of new cultural projects held in the presence of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday. The head of state emphasized that this investment is a crucial step in preserving, developing, and adapting the country's cultural heritage to modern demands.
At a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it was announced that participants and disabled veterans of the Second World War in Uzbekistan will receive a one-time monetary reward of 30 million soum on the occasion of May 9 – the Day of Memory and Honor. This decision is presented as a practical embodiment of the policy of caring for war veterans and perpetuating their memory.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan heard a report on measures to strengthen the country's defense capabilities, provide social protection for military personnel, and prepare for the celebration of May 9 – the Day of Memory and Honor. The head of state was presented with an updated strategy for personnel training, taking into account the nature of modern military conflicts and the need to introduce high technologies into the army environment.
A farm in the Mingbulak district of Namangan region, Uzbekistan, has successfully secured a subsidy payment exceeding 100 million soms following intervention by the Business Ombudsman. The entrepreneur previously faced bureaucratic obstacles, with repeated applications through the electronic system failing to result in the timely transfer of funds for the cultivated cotton crop by responsible organizations, highlighting ongoing challenges in the agricultural support framework.
Residents of the Sergeli and Yangihayot districts in Tashkent are facing significant difficulties in using public transport. The main complaints from citizens are directed at bus routes No. 154 (“Bobur mahalla” — “Zangiota Infectious Diseases Hospital”) and No. 184 (“Food City” — “Obihayot Street”). The situation has worsened following the occupancy of the Sokin Makon residential complex, where approximately 1,000 families have become hostages to irregular bus services.