The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement regarding cases of monetary rewards being offered for voting in 'Initiative Budget' projects through unofficial Telegram bots. According to the ministry, hundreds of complaints have been received from citizens who were not paid the money promised for their votes.
The Uzbekistan Supercup match took place at the Bobur Arena stadium in Andijan. The final featured last season's Super League champion, Neftchi from Fergana, and the Uzbekistan Cup holder, Pakhtakor from Tashkent. In a closely contested match, Neftchi emerged victorious.
By decree of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Muzaffar Kamilov Murotovich has been appointed as the head of the Department for Religious and Educational Affairs within the Presidential Administration. This was officially announced by the President's press secretary, Sherzod Asadov. The appointment highlights Kamilov's extensive experience in religious and educational spheres, as he previously held key positions such as rector of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, advisor to the President on cooperation with public and religious organizations, and first deputy chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs.
Construction of a large-scale new residential complex has officially commenced in the central part of Tashkent. According to information announced by the city administration, the project includes 5 multi-story buildings, each consisting of 12 floors, and will provide a total of approximately 500 apartments.
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.