Uzbekistan

The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has introduced a draft law that will fundamentally overhaul control over the show business sector in the country. Starting from September 1, 2026, all performances—from large-scale concerts to private celebrations in restaurants—must be pre-registered and paid for through the Soliq mobile application. This initiative aims to enhance the tracking of artists' activities and streamline tax payment processes.

France's star forward Kylian Mbappe made a successful return from a left knee injury, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 friendly victory over Brazil in a World Cup tune-up match. In front of a crowd of 66,215 at Gillette Stadium, Mbappe broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, latching onto a through ball from Ousmane Dembele and chipping it over the goalkeeper.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree on measures to enhance the effectiveness of the 'Yashil Makon' (Green Space) project. The document outlines strategic goals for greening the country by 2030 and introduces new mechanisms for environmental control and citizen incentives.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his recent address, delivered significant statements concerning the country's economic and social development. In his speech, he emphasized the need to deepen economic reforms, attract foreign investment, and develop the tourism sector, aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan's integration into the global economic system.

The Tashkent city administration has officially responded to a proposal by the publication “Gazeta” to restore signalized ground pedestrian crosswalks on Amir Temur Avenue, where reconstruction work is currently underway. In a statement from the mayor’s press service, it was noted that the city authorities “carefully studied all proposals aimed at reconstructing the avenue by improving convenience for pedestrians, creating ground pedestrian crossings, reducing the roadway, and forming new public spaces.”

In Tashkent, on March 24, a collapse occurred at a construction site, resulting in the deaths of three workers. The incident took place in one of the city's central districts, where a new residential complex is being built. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, but they were unable to save the lives of those affected.

Clubs in Uzbekistan's Superliga may transition to a centralized funding model starting in 2026, with a unified annual budget of 35 billion soums for each club. According to a source from Kun.uz, the Football Association, National Olympic Committee, and Ministry of Sports of Uzbekistan have developed a project to improve the financing system for professional football clubs. The implementation mechanism and decision timeline have not yet been disclosed.

Traffic Restrictions in Tashkent Due to Uzbekistan Duathlon Championship and International Marathon — 2026

According to a decree by the President of Uzbekistan, starting from the 2026 season, football clubs in the Superliga will be financed directly from the state budget. In the current year, 560 billion soums (approximately $45.7 million) is planned to be allocated for 16 clubs. This decree aims to improve financing mechanisms in the sports sector and expand the involvement of entrepreneurial entities.

On March 25, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with projects to establish an International Digital Technology Center (under the Enterprise Uzbekistan brand) and an International Finance Center in Tashkent. For the digital center, a special legal regime valid until 2100 is planned, which will allow testing new solutions within a regulatory "sandbox," paying salaries in foreign currency, implementing international labor standards, and using cloud technologies for personal data processing.

The Tashkent city administration has reviewed initiatives from the public and architecture experts regarding the modernization of Amir Temur Square in the capital's center. The khokimiyat stated that proposals for creating ground-level pedestrian crossings and expanding pedestrian zones will be considered in developing plans for the city's further renewal, but current work on the site is purely cosmetic in nature.

In Tashkent, a criminal group consisting of five young men aged 18 to 21 has been dismantled for engaging in serial extortion through social media. The suspects created female profiles on Telegram to lure men, then assaulted them and demanded large sums of money under the threat of distributing intimate videos.