Uzbekistan offers subsidies covering up to half of construction costs for modern swimming pools to boost tourism, create jobs, and diversify its economy by 2028.
A UN report spotlights Uzbekistan’s success in reducing water stress through reforms, digital innovation, and international cooperation, offering a model for global water sustainability.
The EU recommends cutting €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s controversial participation, raising questions about cultural diplomacy amid geopolitical conflicts.
Uzbekistan’s Paxtakor football club reported a 50 billion UZS loss in 2025 amid reduced state funding and stalled privatization efforts, signaling wider economic shifts in the sports sector.
Hungary’s new government initiates talks with the European Commission to unlock €35 billion in frozen EU funds, contingent on reforms and realignment with EU values.