Archive for August 7, 2025
Man Faces Deportation After Lighting Cigarette at Arc de Triomphe Eternal Flame
French officials are revoking a man’s residence permit and pursuing legal action after he was filmed lighting a cigarette at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Apple to Invest Additional $100 Bn in U.S. Amid Trump Pressure
The total investment will now reach $600 bn
Investors Pledge $566 Mln for Mineral Projects in Uzbekistan’s Navoi Region
The investments in these projects will enable industrial production to grow by 2.5 trillion soums
Estonia Deports 23 Uzbek Citizens Since Start of 2025
Among over 360 foreigners removed for immigration and legal violations, ERR reports
Jennifer Lopez Receives Uzbek Platter with Her Portrait Ahead of Tashkent Concert, Video
Man Who Threw Away £685mln in Bitcoin Loses Final Legal Bid to Recover It
James Howells says losing his final legal fight to recover a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin from a Welsh landfill is “gut-wrenching” as the council shuts the door
Allplay Recognised as Dominant Digital Platform in Uzbekistan
Its content is available via monthly subscription and includes popular TV series
Starmer Defends Palestinian State Recognition Plan Amid Gaza Crisis
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says formal recognition of Palestine is on the table unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and humanitarian action in Gaza
Manchester United Secure New Goalkeeper Amid Summer Squad Reshuffle
South Korea to Launch Comprehensive Support System for Foreign Workers
Labour Minister Kim Young-hoon announced the initiative
Uzbekistan’s Watermelon Exports Surge Past 130,000 Tonnes in H1 2025
Russia received 66,000 tonnes
From Vine to Venture: Altyaryk’s Grapes Fuel Agrotourism Boom
Viticulture is an important branch of agriculture in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Legal Taxi Sector Reaches Almost $400 Mln in Turnover
Of the total turnover, $287.9 mln, 72.2% were paid in cash
Uzbekistan and Indonesia Sign Deal to Expand Air Travel
The two sides agreed to lift all limits on the number of airlines permitted to operate between Uzbekistan and Indonesia
Singapore-Based Company to Acquire Uzbek Mining Firm
The company intends to acquire 100% of the shares
Milliy Stadium Scheme and Free Bus Rides for J.Lo Concert in Tashkent
Note that roads leading to the stadium will be temporarily closed
Electric Car Numbers in Uzbekistan Rise Nearly 13% in Q2 2025
Uzbekistan has 73,600 registered electric vehicles
Clear Skies and Summer Heat Across Uzbekistan on August 7
Average daytime temperatures rise
Jennifer Lopez Arrives in Tashkent
Tickets remain available on iTicket
Best Currency Exchange Rates in Tashkent on August 7
Dollar strengthens