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Thailand to end 60-day visa-free entry for 93 countries, including Uzbekistan The government of Thailand has approved comprehensive changes to its visa-free entry policies and Visa on Arrival (VoA) procedures. 👉https://kun.uz/en/77390222 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Tashkent launches additional air and bus services to regions for Eid al-Adha Transport authorities in Uzbekistan have introduced a series of extra domestic flights and bus routes to accommodate the surge in travel demand during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. Between May 25–31, Uzbekistan Airways, Silk Avia, and Centrum Air will operate a combined 28 additional round-trip flights from the capital to Bukhara, Termez, Urgench, and Nukus. 👉https://kun.uz/en/10570927 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

International flower festival in Namangan enters Guinness World Records The 2026 Namangan International Flower Festival has officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records. 👉https://kun.uz/en/51644280 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Fabio Cannavaro announces Uzbekistan squad for World Cup Uzbekistan national team head coach Fabio Cannavaro has revealed his final 30-man roster for the upcoming World Cup. Following the squad announcement, the national team is scheduled to depart for the United States on the morning of May 26, traveling via a direct flight from Tashkent to New York. 👉https://kun.uz/en/84862506 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Saida Mirziyoyeva holds talks with Marco Rubio in New Delhi During a reception in New Delhi held to mark U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India, Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva met with Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. “I am pleased to continue our productive dialogue with our American partners on expanding trade and attracting new investment,” the Head of the Presidential Administration wrote on her Telegram channel on May 24. Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Uzbekistan and Qatar sign military cooperation memorandum Uzbekistan's Defense Minister visited Doha on May 21 for talks with his Qatari counterpart on regional security developments. 👉https://kun.uz/en/36324765 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Children’s Ombudsman reports sharp rise in child rights complaints for 2025, calls for stronger safeguards Children’s Ombudsman reported a near-doubling of complaints compared to 2024, with courts holding 937 people accountable across those cases. 👉https://kun.uz/en/67740480 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Pakistani Ambassador completes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, met with the Ambassador of Pakistan, Ahmed Farooq, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in the country. 👉https://kun.uz/en/23124444 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

State budget to cover thousands of surgeries and organ transplants for vulnerable patients President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a resolution introducing targeted state support and charitable initiatives across Uzbekistan to mark the sacred holiday of Eid Al-Adha. The comprehensive package combines financial assistance for vulnerable minors with state funding for complex medical interventions. 👉https://kun.uz/en/94213618 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

How much startup funding can you raise in Uzbekistan Founders eventually face the same question: bootstrap their startup or raise external capital. That decision often determines how quickly the business can scale.We analyzed disclosed investment rounds by Uzbekistan’s leading venture funds to understand who is investing, which funds are active at each stage, and how much startups can realistically raise. The data comes from Stanbase, which is currently mapping the Uzbek startup ecosystem through founder surveys. 👉https://kun.uz/en/73208097 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Central Bank dismisses rumors of new 500,000-soum banknote The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has dismissed reports circulating on social media regarding the imminent issuance of a new UZS 500,000 banknote, clarifying that the information is entirely unfounded. 👉https://kun.uz/en/34933327 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Rising income gap in Uzbekistan leaves two-thirds of workforce behind average wage growth Uzbekistan’s economy is steadily expanding. By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the average monthly nominal wage in the country reached UZS 6,825,000, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Over a longer four-year horizon, official average salaries have doubled, rising from UZS 3,417,000 to UZS 6,826,000. 👉https://kun.uz/en/58445939 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube