Barack and Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris for President
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have endorsed Kamala Harris as a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. The former US president promised to do everything possible to get Harris into the Oval Office. Yesterday, current President Biden, in an address to the nation, announced his withdrawal from the presidential race to make way for a new generation.
Most Small Businesses Established in the Trade Sector
From January to June 2024, a total of 41,015 small business entities were established across the republic (excluding farmer and dehkan households).
Key Changes in Legislation Starting August 1
Starting August 1, 2024, significant changes will come into effect in Uzbekistan's legislation. The portal norma.uz presents the main highlights.
Construction Boom in Uzbekistan: 79.8 Trillion Sums Worth of Work Completed in 6 Months
In the first half of 2024, Uzbekistan completed construction works worth 79.8 trillion sums. According to the Statistics Agency, this figure increased by 10.1% compared to the same period last year.
IOC Excludes IBA from Recognized Federations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has excluded the International Boxing Association (IBA), headed by Russian Umar Kremlev, from its list of recognized federations.
Touristic Boom: Uzbekistan Introduces New Measures to Attract Foreign Tourists
The President of Uzbekistan has signed a new decree aimed at improving tourism infrastructure and increasing the flow of foreign tourists. The innovations include preferential lending, the abolition of customs duties, and the creation of a new national tourism brand.
Numa Family Coming Soon to Azerbaijan
On July 21 of this year, a meeting took place between Olimjon Abduvakhobov, head of the Numa Family branch in Azerbaijan, and Bahrom Ashrafkhanov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Biden refused to participate in the US presidential election
US President Joe Biden has announced that he will not participate in the 2024 presidential election. He explained this decision by his desire to focus on his responsibilities and act in the interests of the country and the party.
Epidemic of listeria was detected in the USA
A deadly virus claimed the lives of two people.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Sadyr Japarov went to Khiva together with first ladies
The history, rich culture, and artistic legacy of Khiva were shown to the guests from Kyrgyzstan.
Ursula von der Leyen reelected European Commission president
65-year-old German politician wins 401 votes in favor.
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed sixteen documents.
Following the conclusion of the negotiations between Sadyr Japarov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, several bilateral documents were approved.
In just six months, 19,500 Uzbeks have departed their country to pursue higher education overseas
Takistan is residence to more over half of the citizens who have studied abroad. Additionally, Uzbeks choose the United States, South Korea, Germany, and Great Britain as their educational destinations.
The number of neighborhoods moving to New Tashkent was revealed
Approximately twenty thousand Tashkent region real estate items are being relocated to the New Tashkent region.
The Epidemiological Committee of Sanitary urged citizens not to buy watermelons and melons on the side of the road
Such polish products absorb toxic substances from the emissions of motor vehicles and are dangerous for health.
The Competition Committee imposed a fine on "Korzinka"
In the advertisement distributed by the "Korzinka" supermarket chain, the phrase "The cheapest price is in Korzinka" is used. But it was observed that the prices of the same type of products sold in other supermarkets and farmers' markets are not different.
Construction inspection will be transferred to the Government and its powers will be expanded
Sanctions will be strengthened for constructions that are made without permission or deviate from the project.
15.5 billion dollars were invested abroad in Uzbekistan during the first half of the year
The entire amount invested in capital was 229 trillion sums. Additionally, 15.5 trillion soums in subsidies and 82 trillion sums in loans were provided for entrepreneurship, employing 600,000 individuals in the business sector.
The head of the regional office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sirdarya region was appointed
During his career, the new leader Aziz Mansurov worked in responsible positions in the banking sector and private business entity.
Trump officially nominated for Republican presidential nomination
Donald Trump received the required number of votes at the Republican National Convention and became the official candidate for the presidency of the United States in the 2024 elections. This marked Trump's first public appearance since the attempt on his life.