Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev began his trip to the Fergana region by visiting the new 'Yangi Uzbekistan' residential complex in Kokand, where the first phase of construction is being implemented.
Amid discussions about a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. According to the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Functions, 2,656 applications were filed in the first quarter of 2026. In comparison, there were 2,998 applications in all of 2024 and 3,867 in 2025. If the trend continues, 2026 could see the highest level since conscription was suspended in 2011.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will pay an official visit to Tashkent on April 29-30, according to a statement on the Czech government's website.
The government of Uzbekistan has announced a new phase of economic reforms aimed at simplifying the tax system, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and attracting foreign investment. The program is part of a broader strategy to modernize the economy.
Tottenham Hotspur and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons has revealed that his football season has "come to an abrupt end" after suffering a serious knee injury that is set to rule him out of the FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old took to Instagram to express his heartbreak, stating that the ability to fight for his team and represent his country at the World Cup has been "snatched away."
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has allocated a $14 million grant for a project aimed at developing the information technology education ecosystem in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Digital Technologies reported.
On April 26, military units and institutions under the Ministry of Defense held ceremonies for newly recruited conscripts to take the oath of allegiance to the homeland.
Uzbekistan's economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in 2024, with official data showing GDP expansion of 5.5%, down from the projected 6%. The slowdown reflects weakening external demand and subdued domestic investment.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev left for the Fergana region on Monday morning for a two-day working visit, according to the presidential press service.
Uzbekistan's national team has secured its first gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in China. In beach athletics, Barnokhon Sayfullaeva emerged victorious in the women's high jump.
At a press conference on April 21, the leadership of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education reported that out of 259,636 classes nationwide, 13,500 have more than 35 students each.
According to data released by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.5% in the first half of 2024. This figure is 0.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, indicating stable economic development.