In the Bukinsky district of the Tashkent region, a chief tax inspector, abusing his official position, promised a local farmer assistance in resolving financial issues. The farm, specializing in cotton and grain cultivation, had a tax debt of 165.6 million soums.
Manchester United secured a crucial 3-1 victory over top-four rivals Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Casemiro opened the scoring with a header in the second half, but Ross Barkley equalized for Villa in the 64th minute.
In Tashkent, a public auction has been announced for the sale of a major state-owned administrative property. The two-story building of the Bektemir District hokimiyat (administration) with an extensive adjacent land plot has been listed for sale on the electronic trading platform E-auksion. This object offers private investors ready-made infrastructure in an industrially developing area of the city.
Imported gasoline prices in Uzbekistan are sharply increasing due to the crisis in the Middle East. In January-February, 279 million liters of gasoline were imported for $166 million, covering nearly half of domestic demand. The price rise is linked to oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Expensive fuel raises logistics and goods costs, exacerbating inflation.
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced the operating hours for methane gas stations on March 15, Sunday. According to the ministry's official statement, on this day, methane gas stations will operate from 10:00 to 16:00. This change differs from the restrictions imposed in previous days, as the working hours have been slightly extended.
Real Madrid secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Elche in a La Liga match, with the standout moment being a spectacular goal from Turkish midfielder Arda Guler, struck from inside his own half. The 21-year-old spotted Elche goalkeeper Matías Dituro off his line in the 89th minute and unleashed a stunning left-footed lob that sailed over the stranded keeper, bounced once, and nestled into the net, sending the Santiago Bernabeu into rapturous applause.
16-year-old Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer with a remarkable stoppage-time strike in his team's 2-0 win over Everton. Dowman collected the ball midway in his own half, dribbled around two Everton players, and raced clear unchallenged from the halfway line to tap into an empty net, with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford stranded upfield after going forward for a corner.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan made a significant statement regarding the country's economic development and future initiatives. According to his remarks, Uzbekistan is continuing reforms across various sectors to ensure economic growth and attract foreign investment. The president particularly highlighted new projects in agriculture, industry, and tourism, expressing hope that they will positively impact the national economy.
In certain locations of Uchtepa District in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the supply of natural gas will be temporarily suspended on Monday, March 16. This announcement was made by the press service of Hududgaz Poytaxt, the local gas distribution company.
Uzbekistan's cotton harvest in 2024 has set a historical record, with official data indicating a 15% increase in yield compared to the previous year. This achievement is attributed to ongoing agricultural reforms, including the adoption of modern irrigation technologies and high-yield crop varieties, as part of broader efforts to diversify the economy and promote sustainable farming practices.
Uzbekistan's cotton harvest in 2024 is approaching record levels, driven by the country's agricultural reforms and adoption of modern technologies. According to state statistics, the current season is expected to see a 15% increase in yield compared to last year, solidifying Uzbekistan's position as one of the world's leading cotton producers. The leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture attributes this growth to “efficient water use, expansion of new varieties, and additional subsidies for farmers.”
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has announced that methane gas stations will gradually resume operations starting from March 14. This decision aims to stabilize fuel supply for vehicles running on natural gas, following recent reductions in the operating hours of refueling stations, which had raised concerns among drivers and transport operators about potential disruptions in mobility and logistics.