Denis Khabibullin

Uzenergoinspeksiya finds energy theft worth UZS 71.9 billion

Inspectors recorded 321 cases of illegal electricity and gas use in August.

Ilham Aliyev arrives in Uzbekistan for talks with Shavkat Mirziyoyev

The summit is expected to produce agreements and launch joint economic and humanitarian projects.

Tashkent to host 188 Uzbek athletes at Central Asian championships

Teams from nine countries will compete in the tournament from 23 to 25 August.

FIFA orders Bunyodkor to pay Itsuki Urata more than $328,000

If the club fails to settle the debt and interest within 45 days, it faces a registration ban lasting three transfer windows.

FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 Argentina matches

Nahuel Molina will miss seven games, while both players must pay fines of $90,000.

Ilham Aliyev says trade with Uzbekistan more than tripled

Bilateral trade reached $144 million in January–May 2026, up 33% year on year.

Robert Koch Institute raises Germany’s heat death estimate above 14,000

People over 75 accounted for 10,300 of the estimated deaths.

Nuclear safety committee approves emergency rules for Uzbekistan’s NPPs

Plant operators must update regulators every 12 hours and hold facility-wide response drills at least once a year.

Legislative Chamber backs family registration without floor-space rule

The exemption would also cover dormitory students and owners of mortgaged homes.

Uzbekistan’s Standards Institute approves rules for commercial fishing nets

The rules cover net dimensions, strength, materials and their impact on aquatic ecosystems

Uzbekistan applicants to get a sixth university choice

The option will be available where places remain and the programme matches the applicant’s exam subjects.

Uzbek security service detains two over alleged $7,650 Umrah fraud

Seven people had paid or were preparing to pay for Umrah trips the organisers could not legally provide.

Diyor Imomkhodjaev to lead Uzbekistan PFL for another four years

All eight members of the league’s Executive Committee unanimously backed his nomination.

Tashkent traffic centre links five signals near Amir Temur Square into green wave

Drivers who maintain the required speed can pass the route in either direction without stopping.

Tashkent plans to relocate 12,000–15,000 residents each year

Residents of ageing homes are promised finished apartments of no smaller size in the same district.

Taiwan government proposes $314 payment for every citizen

The money was included in a draft budget after the economy posted its strongest first-half growth in 50 years.

NASA defers new ISS antenna installation after spacewalk delay

The station remains operational using another functioning high-speed communications antenna.

Shavkat Umurzakov names water systems a top priority for Tashkent

The city will combine runoff, consumption and treated-water reuse within a single management system.

Tashkent to retain vendor spaces during Yangiabad market upgrade

The plan includes sanitary improvements, safer walkways and parking.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders solutions to business problems before open dialogue

The task force received about 6,000 appeals from entrepreneurs and has already resolved more than 4,200.

Tashkent opens school markets selling textbooks and stationery

Sales points have been set up at schools, farmers’ markets and major shopping complexes across the capital.

Andijan airport plans to increase flights to 60 a week

The new terminal will handle up to 1,000 passengers an hour, compared with 200 at the current facility.

Termez State University proposes super-contract fees of up to UZS 90 million

The draft covers applicants scoring at least 56.7 points, with payments allowed over two years.

Uzbekistan’s Statistics Committee counts 334,396 dehkan farms

Andijan region had the most at 51,068, while Tashkent city had the fewest at 86.

NASA plans three commercial Moon missions by the end of the year

Two task orders will involve lunar landers, while the third will cover orbital imaging and mapping. NASA has not yet disclosed the details.

Uzbekistan’s young weightlifters finish Asian championships with 51 medals

The team topped four standings at the youth and junior tournament in Tashkent.

More than 300 extinguish fire on forestry land in Boysun district

Dry grass and branches burned across about one hectare, with no injuries reported.

Yandex Maps launches shaded-street walking routes in Tashkent

The algorithm considers tree canopy, air temperature, open sections and route length.

Primorye and Uzbekistan to open classes for migrant workers’ children

The regions also plan to resume reciprocal summer camp placements for schoolchildren in 2027.

Uzbekistan’s assessment agency publishes university admission results

Applicants can now check whether they have been recommended for a state grant or tuition-based place.

Uzbek migration agency offers 120 construction jobs in Serbia

Monthly salaries range from €1,000 to €1,500, with the employer covering visas, travel and accommodation.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev approves one-stop service offices across Uzbekistan’s courts

Courts will redirect misfiled claims themselves and help applicants correct minor formal errors.

Donald Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on large drone imports

The new tariffs take effect in 21 days, with a 25% rate for smaller models.

Uzbek government introduces travel benefits for veterans and Chernobyl victims

From 1 October, air, rail and intercity bus tickets will be free or offered at a 50% discount.

Uzbek heritage agency relocates rare Yunusabad mosaics

The panels will be removed before the building is demolished and preserved at another site.

Uzbek weightlifters win 18 medals in one day at Asian Championships

The team collected seven gold, six silver and five bronze medals in Tashkent.

Senate approves dangerous product recalls and buyer compensation

The system will cover manufacturers, importers and sellers, with inspections based on risk levels.

Romania’s Cernavodă nuclear plant may shut down as Danube levels fall

The plant normally supplies about 20% of Romania’s electricity, with a decision on its second reactor expected on August 13.

Copernicus records July ocean temperature high of 20.96°C

The previous July record from 2023 was exceeded by 0.07°C.

Senate approves warrantless business account freezes only with consent

If a business objects, the tax authority must apply to an economic court within three days.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders more than 100 AI projects in 2026

The new supercomputer reached 90% utilisation within a month of launch.

NHS data shows rise in type 2 diabetes among women aged 20–29

About 12,000 people under 30 in England are already living with the condition.

Sergey Brin spends over $100m fighting California billionaire tax

California voters will decide in November whether to impose a one-time 5% levy on about 200 of the state’s wealthiest residents.

Uzbekistan’s Central Bank sets August 11 dollar rate at UZS 11,934.61

The euro will be set at UZS 13,788.05 and the Russian ruble at UZS 144.64.

Uzbekistan plans to lease restored regional airfields to businesses

Aircraft weighing up to 115 kg could be exempt from registration, while a Cadet Program would train future pilots.

Central Bank puts Uzbekistan’s reserves at $64.35 billion after July rise

The total increased by nearly $590 million in July after declining a month earlier.

Google DeepMind open-sources WeatherNext with a one-day cyclone forecast gain

The model produces a 15-day forecast in under a minute and calculates 1,000 possible scenarios.

Japan deports Uzbek citizen after student visa expires

The embassy said unlawful stay or work may lead to detention, placement in an immigration centre and deportation.

BMW begins series production of the new i3 electric sedan in Munich

From 2027, the plant will produce only fully electric vehicles.

NASA replaced ISS laptop modems with a standard power connector

The common standard let different models use the station’s DC supply without separate chargers.

Uzbekistan proposes travel reimbursements for haemodialysis patients

Patients could choose a taxi, private car or other transport; the consultation runs until 15 August.

Uzbekistan and Manchester Airports Group discuss direct flights

The airport handles more than 32 million passengers a year and has capacity for up to 70 million.

Central Bank raises the dollar rate to UZS 11,952.10 from 10 August

The euro gained UZS 30.12 while the Russian rouble fell by UZS 0.98.

Wildberries denies moving its main warehouses to Uzbekistan

The company will continue planned logistics expansion abroad while restoring stable operations on its platform.

FIDE announces Uzbekistan squads for the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

The Open team is seeded third and the Women’s team 13th for the tournament scheduled from September 15 to 27.

Original Lyuks Servis to provide completion schedule for Sergeli complex

The complex is about 53% complete, with apartment handover dates due to be announced after another meeting.

Uzbek chamber proposes 50,000-hectare cattle project in Kazakhstan

Animals would be raised to more than 400 kilograms before being supplied to the Uzbek market.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders fewer power outages before winter

A task-force model launched in Yangiyul district will be extended to 13 more districts.

Uzbekistan imported 72,000 tonnes of beef in six months

Shipments were worth $359.5 million in January–June, while import volume rose 9.1% year on year.

Uzbekistan accounts for nearly half of Central Asia’s tourism exports

The country exported $4.8 billion in tourism services in 2025.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $1 billion for fusion projects

The new round brings the company’s total capital raised to $4 billion and will support its SPARC and ARC programs.

Framework previews compact PC with 192 GB for local AI

The company calls it the first Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 system of its kind that it knows of; pricing and availability remain undisclosed.

US to restrict visas for people linked to cyber scams and sextortion

The restrictions may also be applied to the immediate family members of those targeted.

Uzbekistan to offer 10% poultry loans for up to ten years

The loans will carry a grace period of up to four years, with financing phased in from August and September.

Tashkent commissions 151 apartment buildings with 11,270 homes

Uzbekistan divides social assistance into three levels

Urgent support may be provided without consent, while some provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Foreign patient arrivals in Uzbekistan fall by more than 13,000

More than half of those who came for treatment were citizens of Tajikistan.

Imagi raises $4.5m to expand AI education in schools

The startup plans to expand in US schools and add new tools for teachers and students.

Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa from Chelsea

The season-long loan will become permanent next summer if certain criteria are met.

Police find 1 kg of hashish in Tracker in Buvayda

The substance, found in two pieces, was seized as evidence and a criminal case was opened.

Uzbekistan’s Central Bank proposes new checks for P2P transfers

The draft keeps the ban on website transfers and retains biometrics for registration and selected account actions.

Uzbekistan considers ending 1% cashback on receipts

The proposal would replace payments with raffles for cars worth 200 million soum.

Possible ruins of an eighth-century palace found in Samarkand region

Sculptural pieces discovered in the complex’s hall are still being studied.

Barcelona sign Karim Adeyemi through 2031

The club did not disclose the financial terms of his move from Borussia Dortmund.