Melon Festival 2025 Took Place in Khorezm — Photo Report
This year attendance exceeded one million
Uzbekistan
Weather in Uzbekistan Cools Down Slightly
Daytime temperatures will range from 33°C to 38°C
Foreign Currencies Rate Against UZS Continues to Drop on August 13
EUR falls by 136 UZS
Uzbekistan Adopts Three-Year Water Management Program
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved these proposals at a presentation on 12 August
Uzbekistan Adopts Law Regulating Artificial Intelligence Use
Lawmakers believe the legislation will encourage the development of AI technologies
Uzbekistan Cuts Shadow Economy to 35%
Digital and innovative solutions were identified as the most effective tools
Uzbekistan Eases Rules for Issuing Bonds in National Currency by International Financial Institutions
New regulation allows IFIs to list bonds on Uzbekistan’s stock exchange
Anime Heroes, Flags and Pop Culture Icons Take Over Tashkent in Global Pixel Art Project
Viewers can spot Asuka and Rei from the anime series Evangelion
Uzbekistan to Cut Turnover Tax to 1% for Small Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed
A dedicated QR code for receiving electronic payments will become a mandatory requirement
Uzbekistan U19 Boxers Win 13 Medals to Top Asian Championship Standings in Thailand
The squad secured 7 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals
Tashkent Faces Dusty Winds as Temperatures Soar Nationwide
Daytime temperatures will range from 35°C to 40°C, rising to 42°C in the south.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Against UZS Drop on August 12
GBP and CHF rates decreased significantly
Uzbekistan Updates Rules for Registering Importers of International Brand Goods
The wording in official documents has been updated
Tashkent to Begin $200 Mln Power System Upgrade
All work will be carried out in accordance with the city’s master plan
Uzbekistan Produces Over 1.1 Mln Tonnes of Fruit and Berries in H1 2025
This represents a 6.6% increase
Uzatom Explores Integration of Large Nuclear Power Plant into National Grid
Plans for a high-capacity nuclear plant in Uzbekistan were first announced in October 2024
Uzbekistan Cuts State Bank Share of Financial Sector Assets to 67%
The fund identified several strengths in Uzbekistan’s banking system
Dry and Sunny Weather Across Uzbekistan on August 11
In Tashkent, conditions will also remain dry with winds at 5–10 m/s.
Best Currency Exchange Rates on August 11
Several banks offer the best rates to exchange USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY, or KZT into soums
Uzbekistan to Begin Small Nuclear Plant Construction in Jizzakh by March 2026
The timeline was discussed at a meeting on Tashkent’s energy supply.
Uzbek Citizen Dies in Bulgarian Coastal City of Sozopol
Uzbek diplomats are now working with Bulgarian authorities and the deceased’s relatives.
Mirziyoyev Backs Diplomatic Push on Ukraine After Phone Call with Putin
Two presidents also reviewed ways to deepen trade and economic cooperation
Uzbekistan Sees Rise in Temperatures on August 9
Temperatures in Tashkent are forecast to reach 37–39°C
Foreign Currencies Rate Against UZS Continues to Rise on August 9
GBP rises by 200 UZS second day in a row