The National Statistics Committee has released the preliminary results of the population and agricultural census conducted at the beginning of 2026.

The Minister of Health, Eldor Odilov, has issued an address to healthcare professionals and the public, emphasizing that fighting corruption with zero tolerance, strengthening internal oversight, and implementing digital monitoring mechanisms will be the ministry's top priorities.

Uzbekistan will launch a TOP-100 program to identify and elevate young leaders, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during a meeting with youth today.

According to the preliminary forecast from Uzhydromet, temperatures in Uzbekistan this July are expected to exceed seasonal climate norms. On certain days, temperatures in the northern, southern, and desert arears could soar as high as 45°C (113°F), with dry and rainless weather persisting throughout most of the month.

Uzbekistan spent a total of 56.4 billion soums on its nationwide census. This was disclosed by Bekhzod Khamraev, Chairman of the Statistics Agency, in an interview with journalists following a press conference held in Tashkent.

During a meeting held on Youth Day, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that countries today are competing through human capital, knowledge, and technologies. He called upon the youth of Uzbekistan to become the driving force behind laying the foundation for the Third Renaissance in New Uzbekistan.

Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan crossed the $700 million mark by 2025, and both nations aim to push this figure to $2 billion by 2030. This was announced by the Minister of Finance of Tajikistan, Fayziddin Kakhhorzoda, during a regional cooperation seminar focused on enhancing connectivity, attracting private investment, and developing open trade.

During a meeting with youth on the Day of Youth marked on June 30, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke about the Uzbekistan national football team’s historic run at the FIFA World Cup.

A pilot project featuring a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system has been launched on Osiyo Street in Tashkent's Mirzo Ulugbek district to improve pedestrian safety, the Traffic Management Center announced.

As of January 15, 2026, Uzbekistan's population stood at 39,047,321 people. This was announced by Bekhzod Khamraev, Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, while presenting the preliminary results of the population and housing census Monday.

Uzbekistan plans to launch international Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for Uzbekistan Airways and Uzbektelecom in 2027. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov announced this on June 29 during a regional cooperation seminar focused on enhancing connectivity, attracting private investment, and developing open trade.

On June 29, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a series of proposals aimed at optimizing the operations of community policing inspectors, enhancing public safety measures, and advancing the training framework within the sector.

Starting July 1, Uzbekistan will introduce a new system for paying sick leave benefits, the press service of the National Agency for Social Protection said in a statement.

Two pedestrians have died after a Malibu-2 struck three individuals crossing a street in the city of Andijan, the Road Safety Department reported.

The building of the Uzbek National Academic Drama Theater in Tashkent is set to undergo a major capital renovation, according to a directive issued by the capital's Khokim, Shavkat Umurzakov, on June 25.

Regular, direct flights are launching between Tashkent and the Jordanian capital of Amman, to be operated by Royal Jordanian Airlines, according to the Dunyo Information Agency.

Uzbekistan is set to experience a welcome relief from the heat as temperatures drop across the country over the course of the workweek, according to Uzhydromet. For most regions, daytime temperatures will hover between +30°C and +35°C, while the south may see highs reaching up to +37°C.

Yesterday, on June 28, nearly 50 people were left stranded mid-air on an amusement park ride at Dream Park (formerly Gafur Gulyam Park) in Tashkent. The incident was reportedly triggered by widespread power outages affecting several areas across the capital.

A Regional Center for Knowledge and Skills in Atomic Energy will be established in Tashkent, according to a Cabinet of Ministers decree that took effect on June 27.

On June 27 at 6:34 p.m. Tashkent time, an earthquake was felt across most provinces of Uzbekistan. According to the Seismoprognostic Monitoring Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, 499 km southeast of Tashkent.