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Economy

Commission proposes allowing Norway's €2 trillion fund to invest in nuclear weapons manufacturers

A Norwegian government commission led by Svein Stoltenberg... wait, led by Svein Gjedrem proposed softening the sovereign fund's ethical rules: allowing investments in nuclear weapons makers from NATO-allied states recognized under the NPT. The fund currently excludes 14 companies, including Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Safran. The report was handed to Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg; consultations run until January 15.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Akmal Jumaboev appointed khokim of Yakkasaray district of Tashkent

Akmal Jumaboev has been appointed khokim of Yakkasaray district of Tashkent, the city administration reported. Previously, since 2021, he had served as first deputy khokim of Sergeli district. The district's previous head, Nilufar Allabergenova, who had led it since 9 October 2023, has been appointed deputy prosecutor of Tashkent.

Sevara Mirzayeva
1 min read
Uzbekistan

Director of the Cadastre Agency to hold traveling receptions in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm

The Director of the Cadastre Agency under the Tax Committee of Uzbekistan is holding traveling (mobile) receptions of citizens in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region. The first reception took place on October 15 in Nukus. Further meetings are scheduled for October 16 in Beruni district and October 17 in Urgench. At the open dialogues, appeals from residents and entrepreneurs on cadastre, land and real estate issues are being studied.

Sevara Mirzayeva
1 min read
World

Interpol's 'Red Notice' for Anorbank shareholder Kahramonjon Olimov has disappeared from the Interpol website

The Interpol 'Red Notice' for Anorbank shareholder Kahramonjon Olimov, published in late September, is no longer displayed on the organization's website. The reasons for its disappearance are unknown; based on this fact alone, it is impossible to determine whether the search has been discontinued. Olimov submitted a resignation from the bank's supervisory board on October 2, and Fitch Ratings downgraded Anorbank's rating to CCC on October 8.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Uzbekistan

Tashkent to renovate 400 mahallas by 2030 based on the '15-minute city' principle

On October 14, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of projects for mahalla improvement and the development of Tashkent's urban environment. Residential areas will be renovated based on the '15-minute mahalla' principle: schools, kindergartens, clinics, shops and recreation areas within walking distance. In 2027, 100 mahallas are planned to be renovated, and 400 by 2030, creating 130,000 jobs. Projects of the Uchtepa City business center and the Uzbek-Turkish Friendship Park were also presented.

Sevara Mirzayeva
3 min read
World

Deputy Khokim of Tashkent District Detained While Receiving $25,000

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the detention of the deputy khokim of the Tashkent district of the Tashkent region. According to the service, the official demanded $25,000 from an entrepreneur for assistance in allocating, through an auction, one hectare of land held on the khokimiyat's balance sheet for an industrial complex. He was detained with material evidence; a case of fraud and bribery has been opened.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Oncology patients in Tashkent complain about difficulties with electronic benefit referrals; Medical Insurance Fund responded

After the Republican Oncology and Radiology Center switched to electronic referrals via the DMED system, patients from Tashkent report delays and hours of running between offices. The Center explained the changes as relieving the polyclinic of load and ensuring transparency, while the State Medical Insurance Fund stated that financing does not imply delays in treatment. The Center and the Ministry of Health have not yet commented on the publications.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan's Competition Committee studying taxi aggregators for price inflation

Uzbekistan's Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights has begun studying the prices and services of taxi aggregators against the backdrop of technical failures at major services and multiple price increases during peak hours by competitors. The agency will verify the justification of price increases and signs of unfair competition, and also called on services to revise pricing algorithms, fix withdrawal glitches, unblock drivers, and pay out bonuses. After the Yandex Go outage on October 11–13, demand for Uklon,

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Sport

'Real' came back in Rome, 'City' let slip a win at 4:0: a record-breaking Champions League evening

The night of October 15 became the highest-scoring evening in Champions League history: 46 goals were scored in nine matches — an average of five per game. 'Real' beat 'Roma' 4:3 after trailing 1:3, Mbappe broke Messi's record as the youngest player to reach 100 European competition matches, and Vinicius received a four-match La Liga suspension.

Bekzod Nazarov
2 min read
World

Saida Mirziyoyeva Familiarized Herself with Defense Technologies at the Baykar Complex in Turkey

Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva visited the complex of the Turkish company Baykar, where she familiarized herself with defense technologies. She noted that the company's successes are based on years of scientific research, the work of talented engineers, and investments in national technologies, and that Turkey's experience has practical significance for Uzbekistan.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Nilufar Allabergenova appointed deputy prosecutor of Tashkent

The Prosecutor General's Office of Uzbekistan announced that senior justice counselor Nilufar Allabergenova has been appointed deputy prosecutor of Tashkent by order of the prosecutor general. Previously, from October 9, 2023, she headed the Yakkasaray district and was the first female district hokim in the capital. According to Gazeta, citing a source, Akmal Jumaboev may take her place.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read