In the newly released Global Organized Crime Index 2025 report, prepared by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), Uzbekistan scored 4.93 points for its level of organized crime, ranking 108th out of 193 nations. While this sits below the global average of 5.08 points, the report highlights a significant vulnerability: the country’s resilience to criminal threats remains low, scoring just 3.83 points and landing in 140th place.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed the Green Samarkand model, an initiative designed to transform Samarkand into an environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient green city in the Central Asia, the presidential press service said.

The international portal OurWorldinData has published global data from the World Health Organization regarding the proportion of the adult population with an elevated body mass index (BMI). The 2024 information is based on modeled estimates by WHO experts. According to the methodology, adults classified as overweight or obese include individuals with a BMI greater than 25. BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. In 2024, 45% of the world's adult population was overweight.

Illegal use of natural gas worth 1.442 trillion soums (around $118 million) was uncovered in Uzbekistan's gas supply system in 2025 and the first half of 2026, First Deputy Minister of Energy Umid Mamadaminov reported.

A reinforced-concrete sewer line 1,800 mm in diameter was damaged at the Better Best company's construction site in Tashkent's Yakkasaray district, near the Solaris residential complex, the press service of the capital's mayor’s office reported. According to the city's Department of Ecology, the accident caused wastewater to flow directly into the Salar canal.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed a series of proposals aimed at combating desertification, developing a sustainable desert economy, and ensuring environmental stability.

Under Uzbekistan’s traffic laws, drivers and front-seat passengers in vehicles equipped with seat belts are strictly required to buckle up before setting off. However, the legislation provides specific exemptions for certain categories of individuals.

Uzbekistan has agreed with Georgia on the electronic exchange of road transport permits and is working on establishing its own infrastructure in Georgian ports, the Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov told the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel.

The cities of Tashkent and Samarkand will host the inaugural International Islamic Forum, themed Islamic Civilization: The Path of Peace, Tolerance, and Enlightenment from July 7 to 11. The event is expected to bring together scholars, religious figures, heads of international organizations, and representatives from cultural and scientific institutions worldwide.

Uzbek fans are accusing football officials and allied bloggers of turning World Cup tickets into a lucrative resale racket — and the numbers on the table do little to dispel the suspicion.

Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) carried out an operation at the Kadamjai - Avtoyol and Chashma - Avtoyol checkpoints in Batken region, detaining 27 officials stationed at the border, the 24.kg reported.

Tashkent is proposing to build a new type of school that would double the number of available student places, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced at a government meeting on July 4.

From July 6 to 11, Uzbekistan can expect mostly light cloud cover with no precipitation, according to a report from Uzhydromet. Brief thunderstorms are possible only in isolated foothill and mountainous areas.

Inflation in Uzbekistan came to 0.6% in June 2026, according to a report from the State Committee on Statistics. By comparison, June of last year saw deflation of 0.2%.

Uzbekistan is expanding financial opportunities for business entities operating in the fisheries sector. This was established by the president’s Additional Measures for the Development of the Fisheries Industry decree.

In June 2026, a total of 34,387 property and vehicle sales transactions were finalized using escrow accounts. This represents an increase of nearly 18.5% compared to May and 8.3% compared to April, marking the highest volume recorded in the last three months, the Central Bank said in a report.

MPs passed a bill introducing amendments and additions to the Labor Code in its first reading. The bill aims to align national legislation with the provisions of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 111, which Uzbekistan has ratified. Specifically, the definitions of discrimination in the sphere of labor and employment within the Labor Code are being expanded to include "skin color" and "political views."

Over the past five years, Uzbekistan has achieved the fastest growth rate in air freight traffic among Central Asian nations. Reports indicate that the total volume of air cargo in Central Asia more than doubled during this period. For comparison, while cargo volume remained virtually unchanged in Hong Kong—one of the world's largest aviation hubs—and decreased by nearly 5% in Frankfurt, Europe's primary air freight hub, Central Asia experienced a massive surge.

Officers at the specialized customs complex Tashkent-Aero, together with other law enforcement agencies, foiled two attempts to smuggle drugs into Uzbekistan through the capital's airport, the State Customs Committee's press service has reported.

Tashkent plans to introduce user-friendly routes and digital maps for tourists and visitors, as well as increase the number of public restrooms and trash bins. This was announced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev today at a meeting.