http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:18 +0200 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:18 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/07/uzbekistan-developed-ai-module-launches-aboard-earth-observation-satellite http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/07/uzbekistan-developed-ai-module-launches-aboard-earth-observation-satellite Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:25:48 +0200 The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/02/grand-designs-tashkents-modernist-architecture-joins-unesco-world-heritage-list http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/02/grand-designs-tashkents-modernist-architecture-joins-unesco-world-heritage-list Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:46:14 +0200 The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/uzbek-economy-grows-85-as-services-and-investment-expand http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/uzbek-economy-grows-85-as-services-and-investment-expand Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:09:30 +0200 Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody's upgraded Uzbekistan's sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/rare-48c-heatwave-forces-uzbekistan-to-adapt-to-extreme-temperatures http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/rare-48c-heatwave-forces-uzbekistan-to-adapt-to-extreme-temperatures Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:01:41 +0200 Authorities slowed metro trains, restricted heavy vehicles and closed kindergartens as temperatures climbed to 48C in parts of the country during an unusually intense heatwave. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/09/central-banks-face-new-credibility-test-over-rate-cuts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/09/central-banks-face-new-credibility-test-over-rate-cuts Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:42:15 +0200 Economists at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue warned that premature rate cuts could keep inflation above target. Uzbekistan’s lower inflation, falling expectations and reduced dollarisation show how credibility shapes monetary policy. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/08/associating-islam-with-violence-contradicts-its-true-nature-global-forum-debates-islamic-h http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/08/associating-islam-with-violence-contradicts-its-true-nature-global-forum-debates-islamic-h Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:29:08 +0200 More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/08/billions-behind-the-push-for-higher-value-food-and-metal-exports http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/08/billions-behind-the-push-for-higher-value-food-and-metal-exports Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:36 +0200 Uzbekistan wants to earn more from what it already produces. Food processing, steel, copper and technological metals are central to the country’s export strategy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/04/a-silk-road-destination-wants-tourists-to-stay-longer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/04/a-silk-road-destination-wants-tourists-to-stay-longer Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:27 +0200 Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025. Authorities are linking that growth to new air routes, Central Asian travel packages and higher tourism revenue. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/03/central-asias-power-expansion-becomes-a-major-investment-test http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/03/central-asias-power-expansion-becomes-a-major-investment-test Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:51 +0200 In Uzbekistan, EBRD-backed solar and battery projects are helping finance rising electricity demand. Grid upgrades and a first nuclear plant are also reshaping the country's future energy mix. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/01/ebrd-backs-young-entrepreneurs-as-uzbek-small-firms-seek-credit http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/01/ebrd-backs-young-entrepreneurs-as-uzbek-small-firms-seek-credit Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:58 +0200 The financing comes as small businesses account for more than half of Uzbekistan’s GDP, but many still lack the records, collateral and support needed for loans. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/30/the-5-billion-ai-export-plan-gathering-momentum-in-central-asia http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/30/the-5-billion-ai-export-plan-gathering-momentum-in-central-asia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:03:34 +0200 Uzbekistan is aiming to move from outsourcing into higher-value services, using its young workforce, energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/27/record-listing-shifts-focus-from-fundraising-to-deeper-capital-markets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/27/record-listing-shifts-focus-from-fundraising-to-deeper-capital-markets Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:59 +0200 Executives from the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton and Uzbekistan’s government say governance and liquidity remain central to reform. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/26/how-digital-payments-are-reshaping-a-fast-growing-digital-banking-market http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/26/how-digital-payments-are-reshaping-a-fast-growing-digital-banking-market Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:59 +0200 As digital payments become mainstream in Uzbekistan, banks are expanding into lending, insurance and investment products to meet rising consumer demand. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/rules-before-resources-europes-investment-agenda-for-central-asia http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/rules-before-resources-europes-investment-agenda-for-central-asia Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:01:27 +0200 European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stability, project preparation and cross-border connectivity as essential conditions for future investment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/uzbekistan-celebrates-first-ever-world-cup-goal-despite-defeat-to-colombia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/uzbekistan-celebrates-first-ever-world-cup-goal-despite-defeat-to-colombia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:18:22 +0200 The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/tashkent-turns-120-investor-proposals-into-economic-reform-roadmap http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/tashkent-turns-120-investor-proposals-into-economic-reform-roadmap Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:12:19 +0200 Recommendations submitted by international investors during meetings held alongside the Tashkent International Investment Forum will be incorporated into a government reform roadmap covering banking, energy, artificial intelligence, capital markets and corporate governance. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/germany-uzbekistan-deepen-ties-president-steinmeier-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/germany-uzbekistan-deepen-ties-president-steinmeier-tells-euronews Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:48:49 +0200 Trade between Germany and Uzbekistan exceeded $1.4 billion (€1.2bn) last year, while German investment reached $2 billion (€1.7bn). The two countries are also expanding educational exchanges, labour mobility programmes and business partnerships. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/tashkent-forum-unveils-new-roadmap-for-investment-and-growth http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/tashkent-forum-unveils-new-roadmap-for-investment-and-growth Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:44:14 +0200 Nearly 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Tashkent as government leaders, international financial institutions and global companies discussed investment opportunities, regional connectivity and industrial development. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/all-of-uzbekistan-readies-to-watch-history-at-its-first-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/all-of-uzbekistan-readies-to-watch-history-at-its-first-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:20:25 +0200 Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday's 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro. "In the heart of every Uzbek, this is a matter of pride and honour," an education ministry official said. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/tashkent-international-investment-forum-opens-amid-high-level-diplomacy-and-business-talks http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/tashkent-international-investment-forum-opens-amid-high-level-diplomacy-and-business-talks Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:26:07 +0200 German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected in Tashkent as Uzbekistan hosts investors, business leaders and foreign delegations. Talks focused on European connectivity, US business engagement, AI and long-term investment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/15/tiif-2026-uzbekistan-presents-75bn-in-projects-to-global-investors http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/15/tiif-2026-uzbekistan-presents-75bn-in-projects-to-global-investors Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:40:46 +0200 Bringing together policymakers, investors and business leaders from more than 100 countries, this year's Tashkent International Investment Forum explores investment opportunities and regional cooperation across Central Asia. Discussions are set to focus on infrastructure, energy, critical minerals, http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/countries-pledge-34bn-for-climate-adaptation-biodiversity-protection-and-water-security http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/countries-pledge-34bn-for-climate-adaptation-biodiversity-protection-and-water-security Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:37:59 +0200 Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/paraguay-palau-uzbekistan-the-lesser-trod-destinations-travellers-are-flocking-to-this-yea http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/paraguay-palau-uzbekistan-the-lesser-trod-destinations-travellers-are-flocking-to-this-yea Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:52 +0200 The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/more-than-500000-students-enter-tashkent-maths-olympiad-as-stem-interest-grows http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/more-than-500000-students-enter-tashkent-maths-olympiad-as-stem-interest-grows Tue, 26 May 2026 09:31:23 +0200 The TasIMO competition brought together 350 finalists from Europe and Asia following a sharp rise in entries. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/uae-backed-programme-broadens-assessment-of-public-institutions http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/uae-backed-programme-broadens-assessment-of-public-institutions Fri, 22 May 2026 21:45:36 +0200 Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/ready-to-take-on-world-cup-giants-uzbekistan-has-nothing-to-lose-coach-cannavaro-tells-eur http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/ready-to-take-on-world-cup-giants-uzbekistan-has-nothing-to-lose-coach-cannavaro-tells-eur Wed, 20 May 2026 15:07:22 +0200 In an exclusive interview for Euronews, the Azzurri legend who won the World Cup two decades ago — now coaching Uzbekistan to their historic first appearance — explains why his team is ready to face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/could-central-asia-help-europe-address-labour-shortage-concerns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/could-central-asia-help-europe-address-labour-shortage-concerns Tue, 19 May 2026 11:04:15 +0200 European labour shortages and legal migration systems were central topics at the Tashkent International Migration Forum, where officials came together for discussions and solutions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/uznif-debuts-on-london-market-in-first-international-uzbek-ipo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/uznif-debuts-on-london-market-in-first-international-uzbek-ipo Mon, 18 May 2026 13:52:30 +0200 The IPO generated more than $2.8 billion (€2.6bn) in investor demand and raised around $603 million (€540m). Officials at the London Stock Exchange described the listing as a landmark moment for Uzbekistan’s access to international capital markets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/turkic-leaders-drive-their-alliance-towards-an-influential-geopolitical-power-centre http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/turkic-leaders-drive-their-alliance-towards-an-influential-geopolitical-power-centre Sun, 17 May 2026 16:23:02 +0200 Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/17/open-air-jazz-nights-unites-global-musicians-and-new-audiences-in-uzbekistan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/17/open-air-jazz-nights-unites-global-musicians-and-new-audiences-in-uzbekistan Sun, 17 May 2026 12:49:41 +0200 The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/ok-computer-rare-folk-instruments-and-lost-melodies-find-a-digital-future http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/ok-computer-rare-folk-instruments-and-lost-melodies-find-a-digital-future Sat, 16 May 2026 07:15:01 +0200 Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/womens-rights-and-demographics-take-centre-stage-at-regional-forum-in-bukhara http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/womens-rights-and-demographics-take-centre-stage-at-regional-forum-in-bukhara Fri, 15 May 2026 14:59:28 +0200 Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/how-solar-and-wind-projects-are-accelerating-the-energy-transition http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/how-solar-and-wind-projects-are-accelerating-the-energy-transition Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:36 +0200 Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/economic-growth-in-the-pacific-could-slow-as-energy-disruptions-spread-adb-warns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/economic-growth-in-the-pacific-could-slow-as-energy-disruptions-spread-adb-warns Thu, 07 May 2026 14:51:41 +0200 Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/asian-development-bank-announces-65bn-regional-investment-plan-across-asia http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/asian-development-bank-announces-65bn-regional-investment-plan-across-asia Tue, 05 May 2026 19:25:50 +0200 At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/uk-police-return-ancient-artefacts-to-centre-of-islamic-civilization-after-trafficking-pro http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/uk-police-return-ancient-artefacts-to-centre-of-islamic-civilization-after-trafficking-pro Mon, 04 May 2026 12:12:38 +0200 The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through cooperation with museums and the art market. The handover took place during an international cultural event marking the anniversary programme of Amir Temur. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/three-central-asian-countries-jointly-building-2000-mw-hydropower-plant http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/three-central-asian-countries-jointly-building-2000-mw-hydropower-plant Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:26:01 +0200 Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/23/synthetic-drugs-reshape-global-markets-putting-health-systems-under-pressure http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/23/synthetic-drugs-reshape-global-markets-putting-health-systems-under-pressure Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:11:44 +0200 Emerging patterns of substance use are creating more complex and less predictable health risks. Experts warn that health systems are struggling to keep pace, while access to treatment and prevention services remains limited. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/tashkent-and-astana-deepen-strategic-ties-during-bukhara-talks http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/tashkent-and-astana-deepen-strategic-ties-during-bukhara-talks Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:53:58 +0200 High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to $10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport, energy, digitalisation and environmental initiatives, while joint projects and regional cooperation continue to expand. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/synthetic-drugs-and-digital-crime-why-central-asia-is-emerging-as-a-new-frontline http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/synthetic-drugs-and-digital-crime-why-central-asia-is-emerging-as-a-new-frontline Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:16:11 +0200 The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies. Uzbekistan is advancing new initiatives to improve cross-border cooperation, financial oversight and public awareness. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/amir-temurs-legacy-re-examined-as-scholars-highlight-a-second-renaissance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/amir-temurs-legacy-re-examined-as-scholars-highlight-a-second-renaissance Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:57 +0200 New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:20 +0200 More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to agriculture, water management and environmental monitoring. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/a-new-high-speed-rail-link-is-launching-between-tashkent-and-khiva-heres-what-to-see-and-d http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/a-new-high-speed-rail-link-is-launching-between-tashkent-and-khiva-heres-what-to-see-and-d Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:18:48 +0200 This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/venture-capital-surges-to-320mn-as-central-asias-startup-scene-takes-off http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/venture-capital-surges-to-320mn-as-central-asias-startup-scene-takes-off Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:05:15 +0200 Fresh data from the Central Eurasia Venture Forum in Tashkent points to rising startup funding, AI investment and cross-border activity as governments move to improve access to capital and support market expansion. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/06/when-east-meets-west-uzbek-culture-complex-design-edges-closer-to-2028-completion http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/06/when-east-meets-west-uzbek-culture-complex-design-edges-closer-to-2028-completion Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:18:54 +0200 This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/state-medical-insurance-reform-aims-to-expand-access-to-healthcare http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/state-medical-insurance-reform-aims-to-expand-access-to-healthcare Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:12:35 +0200 The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget. Officials say the changes aim to improve efficiency, expand access and reduce informal payments. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/humanoid-robots-inspire-a-new-generation-to-build-machines http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/humanoid-robots-inspire-a-new-generation-to-build-machines Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:11:04 +0200 Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with South Korea’s ROBOTIS to launch humanoid robot production, marking a major step in its high-tech ambitions. At the same time, students across the country are learning robotics and programming, gaining skills that could prepare them for careers in the emerging http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/03/eurasian-cargo-hub-expands-to-capture-europe-asia-freight-flows http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/03/eurasian-cargo-hub-expands-to-capture-europe-asia-freight-flows Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:52 +0200 A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/31/peoples-ipo-is-turning-ordinary-central-asian-citizens-into-shareholders http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/31/peoples-ipo-is-turning-ordinary-central-asian-citizens-into-shareholders Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:52 +0200 A programme opening up major state-owned enterprises to ordinary citizens is set to reshape the country's capital markets and mint a new generation of investors. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/26/war-driven-disruptions-push-central-asia-to-rethink-agriculture-and-food-security http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/26/war-driven-disruptions-push-central-asia-to-rethink-agriculture-and-food-security Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:56 +0100 Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports. Experts stress regional cooperation, diversification, and innovation as key responses.