🇺🇿 Gazeta.uz
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About Gazeta.uz
Gazeta.uz is an online media outlet established in August 2008, founded by Suren Sapov and Azamat Atajanov, and published by Gazeta News Ltd.. It is registered with the Agency of Information and Mass Communications under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. An older report from 2019 suggests that Suren Sapov's father-in-law likely holds influence over the content of the outlet.
Uzbekistan is classified as 'Not Free' by Freedom House and ranks 147th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which describes the media freedom situation as 'very complicated'. RSF notes that criticism of authorities remains highly restricted, and the government maintains strong control over the media, with many bloggers closely linked to state structures. While some reforms have occurred, the media are still tightly controlled by authorities, and self-censorship persists. Gazeta.uz itself has faced informal pressure to remove articles critical of authorities, such as a 2023 article on unrest casualties. The headline sample, while generally factual, avoids direct criticism of the government, aligning with the observed state control and self-censorship.
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Op-Ed. Environmental sustainability is not only about protecting nature
- Uzbekistan is emerging as a hub for environmental dialogue and solutions, hosting the GEF Assembly and ECO EXPO Central Asia. - The UNDP and GEF have partnered with Uzbekistan for over three decades…
Tashkent signs $3.5 billion in agreements with Chinese companies for drainage, BRT, renovation projects
- Tashkent has signed agreements worth over $3.5 billion with Chinese companies for infrastructure development, including drainage, public transport, and urban renovation. - Projects will be financed …
Uzbekistan to Raise Tax Threshold for Small Businesses to Nearly $417,000
- Uzbekistan will raise the threshold for small businesses to be subject to VAT and corporate income tax from 1 billion to 5 billion soums ($83,400 to $417,000) starting June 1, 2026. - The move aims …
Uzbekistan's Tashkent-Samarkand Toll Road Construction to Start in July After Chinese Firm Wins Tender
- Construction of Uzbekistan's Tashkent-Samarkand toll highway, a 282 km project, is set to begin in July after a Chinese company won the tender. - The new highway aims to significantly reduce travel …
Eurasian Development Bank opens Uzbekistan office, plans $1.5 billion investment by 2031
- The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has opened a representative office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. - The bank plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in Uzbekistan by 2031, with initial agreements including…
JAC Motors Launches First Plant in Uzbekistan, Begins M3 Minivan Production
- JAC Motors has opened its first production plant in Uzbekistan, located in Tashkent. - The plant, a joint venture with a local investment company, will initially assemble the JAC M3 minivan and plan…
Nearly 600 kg of Drugs Seized at Uzbekistan’s Border with Afghanistan
- Uzbekistan border guards and customs officers seized nearly 600 kg of drugs smuggled from Afghanistan. - The narcotics, including 593 kg of hashish and 3 kg of opium, were found hidden inside the li…
Central Asia Moves Toward Common Energy Market Amid Growing Demand and Climate Concerns
- Central Asian countries are moving towards a common energy market following a major 2022 blackout that highlighted the risks of fragmented cooperation. - Growing electricity demand, projected to nea…
Uzbekistan Gifts Grand Mosque to Kazakhstan in Turkestan
- Uzbekistan gifted a newly constructed mosque complex to Kazakhstan during a presidential visit to Turkestan. - The mosque complex spans over 7 hectares and can accommodate more than 5,000 worshipper…
Uzbekistan's Sindarov Faces World Champion Gukesh in Poland Chess Tournament
- Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov participated in the Super Rapid & Blitz Poland chess tournament, a stage of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour. - Sindarov tied for 7th-9th place, earning $9,000, with his part…
Uzbekistan President to Skip Moscow's Victory Day Parade, Focus on Domestic Remembrance
- Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will not attend the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, a departure from previous years where Central Asian leaders were present. - Instead, Mirziyoyev will…
Turkish citizen extradited from Peru to Uzbekistan on fraud charges
- A Turkish citizen wanted by Uzbekistan for large-scale fraud has been extradited from Peru. - The extradition was a result of joint efforts by Interpol offices in Tashkent and Lima, with support fro…
FIDE Opens Bidding for Youngest Ever World Chess Championship Match
- The FIDE has initiated the bidding process for the 2026 World Chess Championship match between Dommaraju Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov. - The match is tentatively scheduled for November 23 to Decembe…
Uzbekistan to Relocate Government Agencies to Single Administrative Centers
- Uzbekistan plans to consolidate government agencies into single administrative centers in 26 districts and cities. - The initiative aims to save energy resources, reduce costs, and free up space for…
174 meningitis cases recorded in Uzbekistan since start of year, majority among children
- Uzbekistan has recorded 174 cases of meningococcal infection from January to March, with 168 cases involving children under 14. - Cases saw a 14% decrease in April compared to March, and authorities…
Uzbekistan Assures Sufficient Fuel Reserves Amid Global Price Hikes
- Uzbekistan's state oil and gas company Uzbekneftegaz assures sufficient fuel reserves despite moderate price increases. - Global oil price hikes, driven by geopolitical tensions, have impacted the d…
Op-ed: Aral Sea Region Cannot Heal Until Its People Do
- A health-focused recovery plan for the Aral Sea region must prioritize the well-being of its inhabitants. - Women and children disproportionately suffer from health issues linked to environmental de…
Uzbekistan declares month-long livestock sanitation campaign over foot-and-mouth disease risk
- Uzbekistan has launched a month-long livestock sanitation campaign due to the risk of foot-and-mouth disease. - No cases have been confirmed in Uzbekistan, but videos of symptomatic animals have eme…
Aiming for Seoul’s level — Tashkent hokim on $1 billion fund, new economic strategy
- Tashkent's mayor, Shavkat Umurzakov, outlined a new economic strategy aiming to accelerate growth by leveraging internal reserves and benchmarking against global megacities like Seoul. - The city pl…
Tashkent welcomes Javokhir Sindarov after historic Candidates Tournament triumph
- Javokhir Sindarov received a ceremonial welcome in Tashkent on April 17, becoming the first Uzbek player to win the Candidates Tournament. - Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and other officials highlig…
Uzbekistan seeks former plant head via Interpol for embezzlement
- Former head of Uzbek Metallurgical Plant, Dilshod Akhmedov, has been declared wanted through Interpol. - Akhmedov is accused of embezzlement or misappropriation under Uzbek law and was previously a …
IMF Raises Uzbekistan's Economic Growth Forecast for 2026
- The International Monetary Fund has raised Uzbekistan's GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6.8%, up from 6.2% previously. - Inflation expectations have worsened due to global oil prices, with the forec…