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Uzbekistan

Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk

Climate change is emerging as a growing threat to brain health, as rising temperatures and other environmental pressures add to the burden of neurological health conditions. Neurological disorders, ranging from migraines to dementia and Parkinson’s disease, affect around one in three people over their lifetime, according to estimates cited by neurologist Ulf Kallweit, who is also a co-chair of the environmental influences task force at the European Academy of Neurology. Combined with mental hea

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Uzbekistan

A new night train will launch between Hamburg and Munich in March 2027

A new night train in Germany linking Hamburg and Munich is set to launch on 23 March 2027. Berlin-based Nox Mobility says its first service will run three times a week in each direction, with stops in Bremen and Augsburg. With a new generation of night trains designed to make overnight rail “the most obvious alternative” to short-haul flights, Nox Mobility previously revealed that it plans connections between 100 European cities by 2035. Its proposed network includes Paris, Barcelona, Amsterd

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World

Portuguese parliament backs extension of parental leave: what changes?

On Tuesday, MPs meeting in a parliamentary working group approved a joint proposal by the PS and PSD to extend parental leave. Under the proposal, parents would be entitled to fully paid leave for 180 days (six months) if it is shared, or 150 days (five months) if it is taken by only one of them. In the first of these scenarios, each parent will have to take at least 30 consecutive days or two periods of 15 days in a row, in order to receive a benefit equal to their full reference wage, calcula

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World

Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes

Iran executed a political prisoner in Kerman on Wednesday on charges of carrying out armed attacks during what the Iranian judiciary described as joint American-Israeli military operations on Iranian soil. The Mizan news agency, the official outlet of Iran's judiciary, identified Ali-Sina Mostafavi, 38, as one of "the armed agents of the American-Zionist enemy" and accused him of opening fire on civilians in Azadi Square in Kerman on 24 March, wounding one person and a young girl. According to

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Economy

Uzbekistan to reduce the fee for courier shipments and expand logistics infrastructure

From November 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will cut the customs fee for processing international courier shipments by 20% under a Presidential decree of October 12 on additional measures for developing the transport and logistics system. The decree sets targets for 2026–2030: raising the annual capacity of transport and logistics centers to at least 40 million tons, increasing exports of transport and logistics services to $3.5 billion, and growing transit cargo through Uzbekistan to 18.5 million tons. The number of international land ports meeting requirements will rise from 24 to 30, border crossing throughput and container handling capacity will be doubled, and territories specializing in transport logistics have been designated.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
World

Former Ukrainian military officer to stand trial in Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

A former Ukrainian military officer is set to become the first person to stand trial over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings when proceedings begin in a German court on Wednesday. In September that year, seven months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a series of blasts under the Baltic Sea damaged three of the four Nord Stream pipelines designed to carry Russian gas to Europe. While some in the West were quick to accuse Russia of sabotaging its own export route, German investi

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Uzbekistan

Private suppliers and sale of gas cylinders in stores. How will the liquefied gas market be reformed?

Uzbekistan plans to develop proposals for liberalizing liquefied gas prices for the population by May 1, 2027, according to a draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution put up for public discussion by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. A pilot project with private suppliers has been running in Andijan region since October 1, 2026, allowing entrepreneurs to import liquefied gas and deliver it to households in cylinders at free prices. The reforms also include partial privatization of LPG-Trade, the possibility of selling 5 and 10 kg gas cylinders in shops and supermarkets, and allowing several families in one household to each receive a separate cylinder from November 1, 2026. The Ministry proposed raising the regulated retail price of liquefied gas from 2,000 to 5,000 soums per kilogram, with compensation of 3,000 soums per kilogram (up to 60,000 soums monthly) for needy families.

Gazeta5 min read
Technology

As the US and China race ahead in AI, France carves its own path with Nvidia’s help

American Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia is spending big in France with a string of new investments in its technology and health companies, showing how Paris is safeguarding its technological sovereignty amid the AI race between China and the United States. On Tuesday, Nvidia announced planned investments in medical booking website Doctolib, robotics company Genesis AI, chemicals and materials company Entalpic and enterprise software company Pigment. The company says it brings its investm

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Uzbekistan

How did Belev pastila arrive in Tashkent?

The article tells how Belev apple pastila, made using 19th-century technology in a small town in the Tula region, reached Uzbekistan. The classic recipe is based on apple puree and egg white, with lingonberry, cranberry, blackcurrant or blueberry added to fruit varieties. The production unites five sites and processes 20-25 tons of apples daily; for Uzbekistan, the classic "Fruit Assorti" and the sugar-free cranberry pastila in 50-gram packaging have been selected. The composition contains no artificial colors, flavorings or preservatives. In Uzbekistan, the pastila can be found in Organic Food and Fix Price stores and ordered via Uzum delivery.

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World

Video. Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Hundreds gathered outside the Education Ministry to demand better university conditions , increased financial support and improved job prospects. The protests escalated as demonstrators threw stones, smashed shop windows and damaged businesses , while police responded with tear gas and water cannon . According to a police update on Wednesday, 16 people were arrested and 49 others faced criminal proceedings . Six police officers and at least one journalist were injured. The student-led demonstr

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World

An earthquake registered in the Fergana region

On October 14 at 13:50, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 and a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter in Kyrgyzstan, was registered in the Fergana region. The Republican Center for Seismic Prognostic Monitoring reported that the distance from the epicenter to Tashkent is 251 km to the southeast. Tremors of 2-3 points were felt in the Fergana district and the city of Kuvashay, and 2 points in the cities of Fergana and Margilan.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
World

Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan was felt in Fergana

An earthquake that occurred in Kyrgyzstan on October 14 at 13:50 was felt in Uzbekistan. The magnitude was 3.4 in the epicentral Batken district at a depth of 10 km, with the epicenter 251 km southeast of Tashkent. It was felt at intensity 2−3 in Fergana district and Quvasoy, and intensity 2 in Fergana and Margilan. Earlier, on October 1, a magnitude 4.3 quake in Jalal-Abad was felt at intensity 2 in parts of the Andijan region.

Gazeta1 min read
World

Duane Davis gets minimum 40 years in prison for orchestrating murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes three decades after the gunning down of one of the most influential hip hop artists of the late 20th century and after years of criticism over investigations that went nowhere. Davis, 63, formerly ran

euronews4 min read
World

These are the best holiday destinations in Europe for embracing a longevity lifestyle

There’s a growing obsession with living longer, and you’ll hear a lot of chatter about peptides, red light therapy and the like. But longevity doesn’t have to involve fancy tools or supplements – it’s about getting the basics right. Which is exactly what those living in “blue zone” regions (aka areas with a high number of centenarians) do. There are two named “ blue zone ” areas in Europe – Ikaria in Greece and Sardinia in Italy – but there are plenty of other places that embrace the lifestyle

euronews3 min read
Economy

ASML posts record €11.7 billion in sales but warns it can’t keep up with AI demand

ASML, the Netherlands-based equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, said on Wednesday that its current production plans would fall short of customer demand in 2027 and 2028, as AI investment continues to drive up orders. The company also posted its highest-ever quarterly sales, at €11.7 billion in the third quarter, and raised the bottom of its sales forecast for 2026. ASML said customers are still increasing their forecasts for equipment demand, largely based on how big and long-las

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Uzbekistan

Tragedy at Speed in Fergana: BMW Driver Dies in Road Accident

In the Furkat district of the Fergana region, a BMW driver who did not have a driver's license exceeded the speed limit, lost control and crashed, dying as a result. He had previously been warned for driving without a license. The accident occurred on a sharp turn: the car hit a warning post, a concrete pillar and a tree, then fell into a ditch and overturned. According to the passenger, they were traveling from the Besharik district to Kokand at a speed exceeding 100 km/h; during an overtaking attempt the driver lost control, and the passenger was thrown through the windshield, later finding the driver with no signs of life.

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz2 min read
Technology

Retro trend: is China simply copying the German VW Beetle here?

A make-up mirror, a driving mode for women and a heating function for menstrual pain: the Chinese electric Beetle ORA Ballet Cat is attracting attention with its equipment and design. Headlights, sweeping wings, an unmistakable resemblance to the VW Beetle. Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor has developed an electric car that is explicitly aimed at women. Its features include, among other things, a make-up mirror, a special driving mode and a function designed to help with menstrual discomfort.

euronews4 min read