Restaurateurs and cafe owners have voiced sharp criticism over the implementation of Tashkent’s new "design code," reporting threats of power cuts if they refuse to immediately dismantle their signage. These grievances were aired on April 23 during an open dialogue organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.

Several districts across Uzbekistan will begin relocating government offices into unified administrative centers, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during a meeting Friday.

Bangladesh Embassy in Uzbekistan celebrated Bangla New Year 1433, what is popularly known as ‘Pahela Baishakh’ on 24 April 2026 at the Embassy premises. This was participated by a sizable audience, composed of Ambassadors/ diplomats from various countries, Senator, business elites, academicians well as media and cultural personalities of Uzbekistan.

During the government meeting today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sharply criticized officials who, he claimed, distance themselves from the problems of business owners rather than solving them.

Starting May 1, 2026, a new system will be introduced to improve the efficiency of alimony and child support collection.

Issues surrounding the quality of education, the results of international assessments, and the widening gap between schools were at the forefront of a press conference held by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Preschool and School Education on April 21, reports a Gazeta.uz correspondent.

An oil spill has contaminated a river in Surkhandarya province, according to Shuhrat Suyunov, spokesperson for the Ministry of Water Resources.

The Tashkent Provincial Branch of the Center for State Environmental Expertise has issued a positive finding on the first stage of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan year-round resort. 

The Mirzo-Ulugbek district has become the fourth administrative area in Tashkent to launch a situational center and implement the Smart District platform. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the district mayor’s office on Thursday to inspect the new facility.

The European Union has imposed restrictive measures on two Uzbek enterprises as part of its 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions, according to an update on the European Commission’s website.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Uzbekistan Ovozi Street in the heart of the capital on Thursday to review the results of its total reconstruction completed in 2025, the presidential press service said.

In the Bakhmal district of Jizzakh province, a pilot project may soon introduce "ice stupas"—artificial glaciers designed to combat seasonal water shortages, the representative office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uzbekistan reported.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a report from Minister of Defense Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov regarding ongoing efforts to strengthen military cooperation with Türkiye.

Kazakhstan is rolling out a series of major infrastructure projects aimed at streamlining logistics and boosting trade with Uzbekistan. This was announced by the Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, during an appearance on the President media project.

Uzbekistan plans to lift the recently introduced ban on cash payments for alcohol in cafes, restaurants, and hotels. This was announced on April 21 during an open dialogue with entrepreneurs from the food service industry.

Kazakhstan is currently exploring the possibility of exporting crude oil and petroleum products to Uzbekistan. This was announced by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, on the sidelines of the Regional Environmental Summit (RES 2026) in Astana, as reported by BAQ.KZ.

As part of the ongoing reconstruction of bus stops in Tashkent, city authorities have decided to eliminate "bus pockets" (lay-bys). This move was confirmed by the chief of the Tashkent Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development Mirakbar Ikramov, in an interview with the Toshshaxartransxizmat press service.

Uzbekistan has seen a slight uptick in meningitis cases since the start of 2026, according to a report from the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health.

The criminal investigation into the employees of Taftish.uz media outlet has been transferred to the Military Prosecutor’s Office. This update was shared by the human rights activist and chief of Ezgulik Human Rights Society Abdurakhmon Tashanov.

During a government meeting on Tuesday, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev directed officials to expand the use of land lease rights as a financial instrument and to tighten oversight of land management.