From January to March, Uzbekistan recorded 1,102 road traffic accidents, nearly a third of which (31.4%) proved fatal, claiming 346 lives. These figures were disclosed during a press conference on April 11 by the Deputy Interior Minister/Investigative Department Chief Ramazon Ashrapov.

Uzbekistan’s economic growth is projected to remain robust at 6.7% in 2026 and edge up to 6.8% in 2027, following an exceptionally strong expansion of 7.7% in 2025, according to the latest forecasts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026.  The forecasts are informed by assumptions finalized on 10 March under exceptionally high uncertainty, envisaging an early stabilization scenario for the conflict in the Middle East. Evidence since then points to a higher likelihood of more persistent disruptions.

More than half of Uzbekistan’s workforce has experienced a workplace crush, according to a recent survey conducted by the hh.uz recruitment platform.

By the close of 2025, Uzbekistan’s residential rental market maintained a steady upward trajectory, while Tashkent’s land segment experienced a notable downturn, the Central Bank said in a market review.

The transfer of 190 hectares of land in the Ulugbek settlement of Tashkent’s Mirzo-Ulugbek district is tied to the creation of a new national dendrological park, the capital’s city administration press service said.

The Cabinet of Ministers By its resolution made amendments to its Steps to further improve the procedure for transporting certain types of goods across the customs border Resolution.

Under the President’s Additional Steps to Enhance the System of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Decree, several transformative reforms have been introduced to elevate Uzbekistan’s academic landscape.

The Anti-Corruption Agency has released its 2025 Openness Index, evaluating the transparency of government bodies and state-owned organizations.

The Tashkent City Traffic Management Center has released a statement regarding the large-scale replacement of traffic lights currently underway across the capital.

From Tuesday, April 14, through Friday, April 17, an influx of cool, moist air will sweep across Uzbekistan, according to the latest update from Uzhydromet.

During its session on April 7, the MPs of the Legislative Chamber passed in the first reading of a bill designed to overhaul Uzbekistan’s framework for countering extremism.

Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan held talks in Bukhara this Saturday, according to the Uzbek leader’s press service. The Kazakh President arrived in the historic city for a working visit.

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has ordered the construction of a new highway connecting Sokh district of Fergana province to the rest of the country. The directive was announced on April 9 by Jamshid Tursunov, Chairman of the Committee for Roads under the Ministry of Transport, following a high-level meeting chaired by the president.

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan (DXX) has uncovered a major cache of smuggled pharmaceuticals valued at 1 billion soums hidden within a residential home in Tashkent district of Tashkent province.

As of April 1, Uzbekistan has launched a new streamlined procedure allowing vehicle owners to formalize the transfer of driving rights and liability for traffic violations via the My.gov.uz (YDXIP) portal.

Rain showers and potential thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Bukhara, Navoi, Samarkand, Jizzakh, and Kashkadarya regions this Friday afternoon. Elsewhere in the country, the weather will remain dry, according to Uzhydromet.

During its session on April 7, the Senate passed a landmark bill significantly toughening penalties for environmental violations in Uzbekistan.

Samarkand's SOF EXPO venue will host the WORLD EDU 2026 international educational exhibition, one of the largest education events in Central Asia on April 10–11, 2026.

On April 7, the Senate passed the newly revised edition of the Realtor Activities Law, forwarding the bill to the President of Uzbekistan for final signature.