Society

In the Chust district of Namangan region, a fraud case involving the illegal sale of land has been uncovered, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office reported.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a strong earthquake was recorded in the country at 14:27 local time on October 10, 2024. The epicenter was located 120 km east of Tashkent, in a mountainous area, with a magnitude of 5.8.

The Office of the Business Ombudsman has issued an official statement regarding the court proceedings surrounding the properties of Caravan Group, owned by entrepreneur Timur Musin. The Commissioner for the Protection of Rights and Legitimate Interests of Business Entities under the President intends to defend the company's property rights to the end in higher judicial instances.

Farrukh Pulatov, head of the Tax Committee, stated at an open meeting on April 21 that 419 catering outlets in Tashkent are issuing receipts not under a legal entity but under individual entrepreneurs (IEs) to avoid paying value-added tax (VAT).

A resident of Tashkent has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to participate in terrorist activities and involving his relatives in extremism, the State Security Service (SSS) reported.

The leadership of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Preschool and School Education stated at a press conference on April 21 that it is strictly against the practice of forcing teachers to participate in school repair work and collecting money from parents for such purposes. Minister E'zoza Karimova emphasized that the ministry's position is firm and that collecting money for repairs has never been legalized.

An open meeting with entrepreneurs in the food service and gastronomy sector was held in Tashkent on April 21. Business representatives noted that rising prices are increasing turnover, pushing many small enterprises toward the VAT registration threshold.

In recent years, large-scale construction projects in Tashkent have sparked debates among residents and experts. According to government data, more than 50 new residential complexes, shopping centers, and infrastructure facilities are planned to be built in the capital by 2025.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the newly opened 'Pavilion' trade complex in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district of the capital. The facility is a modern space designed to introduce new standards of trade culture in Uzbekistan's construction materials market.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Bog'imaydon mahalla in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of the capital to review the results of a large-scale beautification program. The mahalla, founded in 1987, has become a model for the implementation of the state program “Year of Development of the Mahalla and the Whole Society,” adopted in February of this year.

A large-scale reconstruction project has commenced at Tashkent International Airport, aimed at improving passenger comfort and service quality. The project includes the renovation of terminal buildings, runways, and other infrastructure facilities.

The Ministry of Justice announced on its Telegram channel that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree approving the 'New Uzbekistan Youth 2030' strategy for 2026–2030, outlining key priorities for youth development.