As part of a major corruption investigation into the state-sponsored labor migration system sending workers from Uzbekistan to South Korea, Colonel Alijon Ashurov, the former head of the State Security Service's (DXX) Internal Security Department, has been arrested.

The Government of Uzbekistan has officially approved the regulations for organizing and hosting the Alisher Navoi International Uzbek Language Olympiad, the Ministry of Justice said.

In the city of Chirchiq, an aggressive driver not only drove a GM Cobalt down a pedestrian sidewalk but also blocked the path of a mother and child who were walking there.

At its session on May 19, the Senate approved a bill introducing administrative liability for failing to notify a buyer if a vehicle's odometer readings have been altered or if the odometer itself - the device that measures mileage has been replaced.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on the progress of the Volkswagen automotive production project Tuesday. According to the strategic roadmap, the initial phase will focus on launching Semi-Knocked-Down (SKD) vehicle assembly in Tashkent. The subsequent phase will establish a full-cycle production ecosystem within the Tashkent Free Economic Zone (formerly the Angren FEZ) in the city of Angren, Tashkent province. This phase will also aim to boost domestic localization rates and expand into export markets.

By his May 15 order the Tashkent City Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov approved a new code of conduct for the staff of the city mayor's office (administration) and its affiliated organizations.

By its May 19 resolution, the Cabinet of Ministers has postponed the rollout of the aggregation stage (supply-chain batch tracking) within the digital marking system for bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages for one year, shifting the deadline to April 1, 2027.

Saida Mirziyoyeva announced a historic milestone for Uzbekistan as the country entered the international public equity market: the National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan (UzNIF), together with Franklin Templeton, launched an IPO simultaneously on the London and Tashkent stock exchanges.

The president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, addressed the Leaders' Summit during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum today, May 18, presidential press service said.

A police officer in Kashkadarya province has been criminally convicted after being found guilty of drug offenses. Kun.uz has reviewed the official court documents.

Uzbekistan is bracing for a week of highly unstable weather, according to Uzhydromet. Rainfall—mostly in the form of brief showers—is expected across the country, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms likely in some areas on certain days.

Uzbekistan plans to introduce a new methodology for calculating electricity and gas prices, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The Central Bank has issued directives and recommendations to commercial banks, payment system operators, and payment organizations to improve the operational quality of ATMs, the regulator said in a statement.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the opening ceremony of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, currently taking place in Baku under the auspices of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

Security forces have intercepted an attempt to smuggle nearly 600 kilograms of illicit drugs—specifically 593 kg of hashish and 3 kg of opium—from Afghanistan into Uzbekistan. The major smuggling attempt was thwarted during a joint operation conducted by the operational units and Border Troops of the State Security Service (DXX), alongside the Customs Committee.

Regardless of their weekly work schedule, all workers will have May 27–31 off. In 2026, Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayiti) falls on Wednesday, May 27.

Uzbekistan has ranked among the countries with the highest daily water consumption in the world, the online statistics platform Worldometer said in a report.

Foreign nationals will now be legally prohibited from working as tour guides in Uzbekistan. A draft government decree has already been formulated to strictly regulate tour guiding activities. The use of audio and electronic guide services is also on the legislative agenda.

State Security Service and customs officials at Tashkent International Airport successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle nearly one kilogram of the Alpha-PVP synthetic drug into the country during a coordinated sting operation.

Uzbekistan has officially integrated the concept of "eco-friendly zones" into its national Law on Protected Natural Areas. The amendments, signed into law by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on May 14, are set to take effect on August 15.