An inspector and social worker from the Social and Legal Assistance Center for Minors under the Andijan Provincial Police Department, identified as S.B., is suspected of having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. The provincial prosecutor's office confirmed the information on Saturday.

A major special operation has been launched in Germany against an international network suspected of illegally procuring Schengen visas for citizens of Uzbekistan, the DPA news agency reported.

Uzbekistan is a "reliable and predictable partner for the global business community," declared President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his address at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday.

In recent years, the illegal turnover of synthetic drugs and potent prescription medications has been rising across the country alongside traditional narcotics. According to a relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, these restricted substances are predominantly smuggled into the country from neighboring states and distributed through illicit, underground channels.

Russia is more than just a regional neighbor to Uzbekistan. "Russia is our time-tested strategic partner and ally," declared President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday.

Uzbekistan has lifted the restriction that limited physical and legal entities to importing only one vehicle per year for their personal or corporate needs. This change is outlined in a presidential decree issued on June 4, which focuses on improving management practices and streamlining public services within the construction sector.

The Central Bank has implemented amendments and addenda to the licensing procedures for payment system operators and payment organizations. Under the new regulations, disclosing information regarding beneficial owners is now a mandatory requirement during the licensing process.

Starting July 1, the practice of parallel design and construction for new projects will be abolished under a new presidential decree signed on June 4. The document was published on the Telegram channel of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Dry weather is expected across most provinces of Uzbekistan this weekend, Uzhydromet said in a weather update. The only exceptions will be parts of the Fergana Valley on June 6 and Karakalpakstan on June 7, where brief afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible in some areas.

During an official working visit to Saint Petersburg, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An event dedicated to Uzbekistan's investment potential was held in Shanghai, jointly organized by the Chamber of Commerce of China's Zhejiang Province, the Digital Globalization Association, and UCloud.

Russia will provide Uzbekistan with a concessional export loan to fund the construction of its nuclear power plant, the Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the financing on June 4 during a ceremony marking the start of Uzbekistan's first integrated nuclear power plant project.

Belgium and Uzbekistan have steadily expanded their diplomatic, political, and economic relationship over the past decades, transforming what was once a relatively limited bilateral partnership into an increasingly strategic dialogue between Brussels and Tashkent, the www.euroreporter said in a big story.

The start of construction on the first power unit of the integrated nuclear power plant marks a new era in Uzbekistan's technological, industrial, and scientific development. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made the announcement on June 4 during a ceremony celebrating the launch of the project in the Farish district of the Jizzakh province.

Uzbekistan is set to implement large-scale projects throughout 2026–2027 to boost energy efficiency across schools, preschools, and healthcare facilities. This initiative will focus on modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.

The cost of integrated nuclear power plant зкщоусе in Uzbekistan will cap at $9.5 billion. Azim Akhmedkhadjayev, Director of the Nuclear Energy Agency (Uzatom), announced this on June 4 during a press briefing.

To support the Uzbekistan national team as they compete in the World Cup, a new initiative called "Fan Zones" will be established across general education schools.

Uzbekistan plans to expand its passenger rail network by purchasing new electric trains and modernizing its fleet of carriages and locomotives. Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov announced the initiative on June 3 during his address to the Legislative Chamber.

Сeremony took place in Farish district of Jizzakh province to mark the start of construction on the first power unit of an integrated nuclear power plant Thursday, the press service of the Nuclear Energy Agency (Uzatom) said in a statement.

The State Security Service (DXX) has intervened to halt an illegal bribery scheme involving a police investigator and a defense attorney in the Namangan province.