Important news of the week

1. According to our weekly analysis of the exchange rates published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, during the upcoming workweek of 2025, the US dollar decreased by 4.71 soums against the national currency — the sum.

2. On July 24, 2025, clashes broke out as a result of the escalation of the 2025 border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. At least 34 people were killed (14 civilians and 7 soldiers in Thailand, and 8 civilians and 5 soldiers in Cambodia). The clashes occurred in 12 locations along the disputed border.

3. The war between Israel and Gaza has intensified again. In Gaza, more than 400 civilians, including children, have been killed in one week. The humanitarian crisis is worsening, and at least 85 children have died due to food shortages. Although Israel has announced a “tactical pause” daily, the attacks have not stopped, and international pressure is mounting.

4. In late July 2025, more than 50 wildfires broke out in Greece due to intense heatwaves. Residents were evacuated from the regions of Athens, Evia, Peloponnese, and Kythera, while homes and olive groves burned. The European Union provided assistance in firefighting by deploying 10 planes and 7 helicopters. Some residents were diagnosed with burns and poisoning, but no official deaths have been reported.

5. New beginnings, new opportunities, and unexpected transfers in European football — this summer held special significance for the stars of Uzbekistan’s national team. The moves of Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev toward Turkey prompted serious reflection among Uzbek football fans and experts.

6. Uzbekistan welcomed chess player Javokhir Sindarov’s new victory with great pride. After competing against strong opponents in the qualifying stages, Javokhir secured a spot in the EWC final. He will now join the fight for a $1.5 million prize pool in the super tournament alongside Nodirbek Abdusattorov and one of the world’s most prestigious chess players, Magnus Carlsen.

7. On July 24, entrance test exams for higher education institutions in Uzbekistan for the 2025–2026 academic year were completed. The minimum passing score for a state grant was set at 68.0 points (36% of the maximum 189.0), and for a paid contract — 56.7 points (30% of the maximum). According to the results of the exams, 826 applicants achieved the highest possible score of 189 points this year.

8. According to the monitoring results of daily gold bar sale prices published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the price of gold continued its upward trend during the next working week of 2025. The weekly analysis shows that the price of one gram of gold increased by a total of 15,800 soums. This indicates that the price of the smallest 5-gram gold bar rose by 79,000 soums.