Uzbekistan

Portugal and DR Congo, rivals of Uzbekistan in Group K of the World Cup, played out a 1-1 draw in their first match.

Uzbekistan Airports, the state operator of the country's airports, and an international consortium led by Vision Invest have signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the construction and future operation of a new international airport in Tashkent. The company's press service announced the signing.

The Migration Agency of Uzbekistan has announced a new opportunity for its citizens to work in Italy. According to the agency, 150 doctors are planned to be recruited throughout the year for medical institutions in Sardinia, Italy.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan reported a decline in annual inflation to 5.5% as of the end of May, with core inflation falling to 5.7%.

The driver of a Damas vehicle injured in a traffic accident in the Paxtachi district of Samarkand region has died in hospital. This was reported by the “Millar” program. Earlier, the Traffic Safety Service had stated that he was taken to a medical facility with injuries.

TASHKENT – In a move to allow citizens to support the national football team, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has ordered all state organizations to start work two hours later on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 AM local time. The decision comes ahead of Uzbekistan's match against Colombia, which kicks off at 7:00 AM Tashkent time.

The Board of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan decided on June 17 to keep the main policy rate at 14% per annum, citing inflation dynamics, strong domestic demand, and external economic uncertainty.

Colombia national team head coach Nestor Lorenzo spoke at a pre-match press conference ahead of the upcoming friendly against Uzbekistan, as reported by the Telegram channel Championat.Asia. He stated that the coaching staff has thoroughly analyzed the opponent and already determined the game plan.

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The Tashkent city administration has announced that the World Cup match between Uzbekistan and Colombia will be broadcast live at Bunyodkor Stadium on June 18 at 07:00. Entry for spectators will be free of charge.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife have arrived in Tashkent on an official visit. They were greeted at the Tashkent-Humo International Airport by Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister Achilbay Ramatov and other officials.

Uzbekistan has established a specialized higher education institution — the Higher Tax School under the Tax Committee — based on the Nizami Tashkent State Pedagogical University, according to a presidential decree.