Uzbekistan is analyzing certain card-to-card (P2P) money transfers within the retail sector to curb the shadow economy and ensure transparency in the tax system. The Tax Committee stated that this process aims to ensure economic fairness and support entrepreneurs operating strictly within the law.

Employees of a bank in Tashkent allegedly embezzled $500,000 from an individual’s savings account using forged documents. A criminal investigation is currently underway following the discovery of the fraud.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a government meeting focused on improving state management in food safety and supporting livestock production, the presidential press service reported.

No cases of hantavirus have been registered in Uzbekistan, and the epidemiological situation remains stable, the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Nurmat Atabekov reported.

A press conference featuring the national team head coach Fabio Cannavaro is now taking place at the National Football Center. The coach's replies to some of the quaestions: 

The Uzbekistan national football team has announced its preparation roadmap for the 2026 World Cup, the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) press service reported.

In Uzbekistan, the buyback rate for surplus solar energy produced by businesses could drop from 800 soums per kWh to just 250 soums. This issue was raised during a Liberal Democratic Party meeting with business owners on May 4. One entrepreneur shared his concerns:

The president today Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently reviewed a presentation outlining new measures to slash red tape in governmental services.

A senior assistant to a judge at the Surkhandarya province court attempted to leverage his official position for personal gain, the State Security Service (DXX) reported.

Between January and March, Uzbekistan’s natural gas production totaled 9.6 billion cubic meters (BCM), marking a 15% decline compared to the 11.3 BCM produced during the same period in 2025, the National Statistics Committee said in a report.

Uzbekistan has implemented a new mechanism to support agricultural enterprises by partially offsetting the cost of diesel fuel. Under the new regulations, farmers can receive government subsidies for diesel fuel purchased through the commodity exchange.

President Mirziyoyev signed the Additional measures for the financial support of cotton and wheat manufacturers Decree, enacted on May 8, 2026.

A truck carrying 1,700 "illegal" Uzbek bees has been the subject of a month-long nationwide manhunt in Russia. These southern insects failed to undergo mandatory quarantine and could be carrying pathogens that are both contagious and deadly.

Uzbekistan can expect dry and mostly clear skies across the majority of the country this Tuesday afternoon, the Uzhydromet said.

The deputy mayor of Kogan district in Bukhara province has been detained on suspicion of bribery, the State Security Service (DXX) said.

Energy is becoming a cornerstone of Uzbekistan's transformation, stated today the Deputy PM Jamshid Khodjaev during his opening speech at the Uzbekistan Energy Week 2026 (UEW 2026) in Tashkent.

From May 15 to 17, 2026, Tashkent will host Global Tech Weekend for the first time — an international technology movement bringing together startup founders, investors, engineers, experts, and representatives of the innovation ecosystem.

Under Article 140 of the Family Code, if an individual responsible for child support is unemployed or lacks documentation to verify their income, the alimony debt shall be calculated based on the national average monthly wage.

In Romitan district of Bukhara province, a bus driver was caught transporting kindergarten children while intoxicated, the provincial Road Safety Department reported.

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