Shuxratjon Oripov Orip ogli has been appointed as the acting chairman of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan during a meeting of the union's board. This decision was announced by the Uzbekistan News Agency (UzA). Oripov currently serves as the press secretary of the Business Development Bank and will undertake this new role without leaving his primary position.
Uzbekistan's Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services, Sherzod Hidoyatov, announced at a press conference on March 5 that 570 multi-story apartment buildings, comprising 38,000 residential units, were illegally constructed in the country between 2018 and 2023. The minister stated that these 570 buildings, part of 170 problematic projects, were erected in violation of legal regulations.
Hamza Hakimzoda Niyozi, born on March 6, 1889, is renowned as a prominent Jadid enlightener, educator, and playwright who left a profound mark on Uzbek culture and literature. He received his education in schools and madrasas in Kokand from 1896 to 1906 and in Namangan in 1908. After working in the printing sector in 1909, from 1910 to 1914, he opened Jadid schools in Tashkent, Kokand, and Margilan, contributing to the reform of the educational system.
The Migration Agency of Uzbekistan and Bulgaria have agreed to launch a pilot project for the employment and professional training of Uzbek citizens in the transport and logistics sector. Agency head Behzod Musayev held a meeting with Petko Angelov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Chamber of Automobile Transport (CBRH), where they discussed the details of this cooperation.
In a meeting between deputy ministers of transport from Uzbekistan and Japan, the potential involvement of Japan in a project to connect the new international airport in Tashkent with metro and railway lines was discussed. According to the ministry's press service, the negotiations covered the development of transport infrastructure and the expansion of bilateral cooperation.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a plan to provide income for 1.5 million women by 2026 during a ceremony marking International Women's Day. Over 25 trillion soums will be allocated for these goals, with 400,000 women to be engaged in business. This initiative aims to boost female employment and enhance economic participation, reflecting ongoing efforts to address gender disparities in the workforce.
On Friday, warm and dry weather is expected across most of Uzbekistan. Only in the northern part of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and some areas of the Fergana Valley in the morning may there be rain. Daytime temperatures will rise to +10…+15 degrees Celsius, creating comfortable conditions for the population.
The government of Uzbekistan has been actively driving economic and political changes in the Central Asian region in recent years. Under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reforms are proceeding at a rapid pace, aimed at attracting foreign investment and developing the domestic economy.
A memorial complex was inaugurated at the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs in Tashkent, dedicated to the memory of traffic police inspector Khasilbek Eshnazarov, who was struck and killed by a schoolboy. The ceremony was attended by leadership from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, representatives of the capital's public, colleagues of the deceased officer, and members of his family.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a series of new initiatives aimed at expanding the country's economic and political cooperation with the European Union (EU) during a press conference in Tashkent. He purportedly stated that these initiatives are designed to deepen Uzbekistan's partnership with the EU in areas such as trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
The Agency for External Labor Migration of Uzbekistan and Bulgarian representatives have agreed to launch a pilot project for employment in the transport and logistics sector. Specialists' salaries could reach up to 2,500 euros per month.
The government of Uzbekistan has announced comprehensive plans to support women's entrepreneurship and enhance female employment. According to a statement by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, over 25 trillion soms are planned to be directed towards these goals by 2026. These funds will be used to create job opportunities, launch business projects, and finance professional training programs for women.