The department's official statement says this information does not correspond to reality.

According to the presidential decree, the building and adjacent structures were transferred to the National News Agency of Uzbekistan under operational management. A media town is planned to be created on the basis of the facility.

Reportedly, the demolition work in the building has already been completed, and the design and estimate documentation for the start of construction and installation work has been prepared. The sale of buildings and structures is not envisaged — UzA remains the sole balance holder of the facility.

Upon completion of the reconstruction, the building will house the editorial offices of all periodical print publications in the country.

Recall that the "Matbuot uyi" was put up for auction in the spring of 2018. At that time, the starting price of the property was 18.7 billion soums. However, the lot was later withdrawn from the auction.

At the beginning of 2024, demolition work began, which caused public concern due to the removal of unique architectural elements of the building, such as sun protection structures. Specialists note that these elements not only gave the building a characteristic appearance but also performed an important energy-efficient function.

The "Matbuot uyi" in Tashkent, also known as the "Newspaper Corps," was built in 1975 and served for a long time as the location for the editorial offices of many republican newspapers and magazines. The building, designed by architect Richard Blaise, was an example of Soviet modernism.