Uzbekistan
New Bus Stops Being Installed in Tashkent
Old bus stops are being demolished and replaced with new types in the city of Tashkent. Questions arise about what conveniences these changes will offer passengers during the cold winter and the hot summer days.
Entrepreneurs tasked with launching joint initiatives with partners in Belarus.
During his visit to Belarus, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with important agreements aimed at expanding interregional cooperation. The presentation outlined the task of bringing 30 leading entrepreneurs from each region to Belarus.
Uzbekistan's Parliament Recognized Internationally
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) highly evaluated several innovative initiatives in Uzbekistan's parliamentary sphere in its report prepared for 2025. The report included the 150th-anniversary assembly held in Tashkent among the organization's significant events.
Streets and Green Areas Are Being Cooled in Uzbekistan
Due to the abnormal heat observed in Uzbekistan, measures to maintain green spaces and create comfortable conditions for the population have been intensified. Trees and bushes are being irrigated in the morning, evening, and at night.
The rescue operation in Katta Chimyon was successfully completed
Two citizens who were hiking in the Katta Chimyon mountain located in the Bostanliq district of Tashkent region got lost. They were evacuated safely by the emergency situations ministry's rescuers.
The visa process for Uzbekistan citizens to Kuwait is expected to be simplified
The process of obtaining a visa for Uzbekistan citizens traveling to Kuwait may be simplified. This was discussed during a meeting between officials from Uzbekistan and Kuwait.
Online Applications for Student Transfer are Being Accepted
Online applications for transferring and reinstating students to state higher education institutions for the 2026-2027 academic year started on July 15. Applications will continue until August 5, and students are required to submit documents through electronic platforms.
A person who stormed into a bank in Samarkand was arrested
A masked individual entered a bank in Samarkand city, claiming to have explosive materials, instilling fear in the bank employees. He entered the bank with a black bag, broke the windows, and demanded money.
A person was detained in an attempted bank robbery in Samarkand
A masked individual entered a bank in Samarkand city with a black bag, threatening the bank employees with an explosive device. He broke windows and demanded money but was quickly apprehended.
Abnormal Hot Weather: New Demands for Employers
The State Labor Inspection of Uzbekistan calls on employers to protect employees in response to the observed 44-degree hot weather in the country. Recommendations have also been made to limit or halt outdoor and heavy physical work during the hottest parts of the day.
A New Season of the “Participatory Budget” Announced
A new season has begun in Uzbekistan's “Participatory Budget” program. Local residents can submit their proposals through the Openbudget.uz portal.
The process of transferring studies has begun
It has been announced that the process of transferring and reinstating students to state higher educational institutions for the 2026-2027 academic year began on July 15. Document submission will continue until August 5, and all applications are being accepted through electronic platforms.