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Erkinjon Turdimov becomes First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on October 9 on improving the structure of the Cabinet of Ministers: the post of First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Education was introduced, to which former khokim of Syrdarya region Erkinjon Turdimov was appointed. He will coordinate agencies in the spheres of education, science and healthcare, including regional khokims. A secretariat of 12 staff positions is being created in the Cabinet, and the total number of administrative staff is set at 243.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Economy

In Uzbekistan, nearly 800,000 citizens had 22 billion soums of unjustified utility debts recalculated

Uzbekistan's Competition Committee reported that following an audit, about 22 billion soums in unjustified utility charges were recalculated for citizens who temporarily lived away from their permanent registration. Data on some subscribers was outdated, and new subscribers were not entered into the system. The Committee proposed integrating billing systems with migration databases and monthly recalculation for subscribers abroad.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan proposes raising heating and hot water tariffs from November 1, 2026, by 30% in Tashkent

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services has put up for public discussion a draft government resolution on raising heating and hot water supply tariffs for the population across the country from November 1, 2026. For consumers of Veolia Energy Tashkent, a 30% tariff increase is proposed: thermal energy — 203,636 soums per Gcal, heating — 314 soums per square meter per day, hot water by meter — 11,607 soums per cubic meter. The rationale is the gradual alignment of tariffs with cost price.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
World

Three Detained in Samarkand While Trying to Sell Counterfeit Dollars Brought from Turkey

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the prevention of the sale of 7,400 counterfeit US dollars in $100 denominations in Samarkand. Three residents of the Taylak district, aged 30, 24 and 23, were detained after handing the banknotes to a controlled buyer for 44 million soums — roughly half the face value. Two had prior convictions; the investigation is ongoing.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
Science

Turkmen long-eared bat recorded in Uzbekistan for the first time

In the South Ustyurt National Natural Park, near the border with Turkmenistan, a rare bat species — the Turkmen long-eared bat (Plecotus turkmenicus) — was recorded in Uzbekistan for the first time in September. Previously, the species was known only from data collected before 1970 and museum specimens. According to the Berlin Museum of Natural History, it may be threatened with extinction due to the drying of Central Asian deserts.

Madina Usmonova
2 min read
Economy

The State Has Put Up a 49.07% Stake in the Uzbek-Chinese UzXCMG Plant for Auction

The state's 49.07% stake in the charter fund of the UzXCMG joint venture in Urgench has been listed on the E-auksion electronic auction. The starting price is 140.53 billion soums, with bidding scheduled for October 19. The buyer will receive the asset with all of the enterprise's obligations taken into account; installment plans of up to seven years and a 25% discount for full payment are provided.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

Head of Water Supply Service in Kibray District Detained While Receiving a $5,000 Bribe

Officers of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office detained the head of the state institution 'Water Supply Service' of Kibray District, Tashkent Region, while receiving $5,000. According to the department, he promised, for $16,000, to help a citizen avoid court over a house built near a canal. A case has been opened under Article 210 of the Criminal Code.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
Uzbekistan

American from Georgia Who Speaks 20 Languages Is Studying in Samarkand

Komila Farriyeva, born and raised in the US state of Georgia, moved to Uzbekistan eight months ago and is studying at the Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages. According to her, she communicates in 20 languages, 11 of which she knows perfectly, and she learned Uzbek through communication with Afghan Uzbeks in the US. Her parents initially objected to the move.

Madina Usmonova
2 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Baku to attend the 7th CICA Summit

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is visiting Azerbaijan on a working visit on October 14–15 at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev. On October 15, he will take part in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, the forum's institutional development, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. Bilateral meetings are planned, and the Baku Declaration is expected to be adopted.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

Violations worth almost 10 billion soums identified in Uzbekistan's public procurement

The Antimonopoly Committee of Uzbekistan, following a review of public procurement, identified violations related to restriction of competition in a number of contracting organizations. The total value of these procurements amounted to almost 10 billion soums. Violations were recorded in the Andijan, Fergana, Jizzakh, Namangan, Navoi and Samarkand regions.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan proposes new benefits for greenhouse owners: 50% tax reduction

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on introducing 'green' technologies in greenhouse farming. It is proposed that by 2030 land and property taxes for household greenhouses be reduced by 50%, they be exempt from turnover tax, half of electricity costs be compensated, and grants and preferential loans be allocated for modernization.

Nilufar Karimova
1 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan proposes raising the price of liquefied gas 2.5-fold and compensating the difference to those in need

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance has put up for public discussion a draft resolution raising the retail price of liquefied gas for the population from 2,000 to 5,000 soums per kilogram including VAT. For socially vulnerable families, a compensation of 3,000 soums per kilogram is provided, but no more than 20 kg per month. The introduction date differs between the document and the explanations: October 1 or November 1, 2026.

Nilufar Karimova
4 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to reduce customs fee for courier shipments and approves logistics development goals until 2030

By Presidential Decree PQ–368 of October 12, 2026, from November 1 the fee for processing international courier shipments is reduced by 20%. The document sets target indicators for the transport and logistics system for 2026–2030: capacity of centers of at least 40 million tons, service exports up to $3.5 billion, transit up to 18.5 million tons, and an increase in land ports from 24 to 30. Tax benefits for logistics centers and customs duty exemptions for transport manufacturers are also provided.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
World

Court softens sentence of Rayhon cafe chain founder Odilkhon Ismoilov — punishment made suspended, he is released in the courtroom

On 12 October, the Namangan regional court heard the appeal against the verdict of Odilkhon Ismoilov, founder of the Rayhon cafe chain, who had been sentenced on 13 July 2026 to eight years of imprisonment. The punishment under the article on embezzlement through appropriation or squandering was left unchanged, but under Article 72 of the Criminal Code it was made suspended with a three-year probation period. After the ruling was announced, Ismoilov was released from custody in the courtroom.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read