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Science

Turkmen long-eared bat, a species considered rare, recorded for the first time in Uzbekistan

The Turkmen long-eared bat (Plecotus turkmenicus) has been recorded for the first time in Uzbekistan, in the "Southern Ustyurt" National Nature Park. Previously, the species was known only from data collected before 1970 and museum specimens, meaning it had hardly been seen in the wild for 55 years. The discovery was made during an expedition under the One Health in Nature Conservation project, implemented by IUCN with funding from Germany's International Climate Initiative (IKI). In 2025, researchers from Germany, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, led by the Berlin Museum of Natural History, recorded the species in the Karakum Desert near the Uzbek border, suggesting it might also inhabit Uzbekistan.

Gazeta1 min read
World

MEPs urge EU to shield International Criminal Court from US sanctions

Fifty-eight members of the European Parliament have urged the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) from US sanctions that threaten to disrupt its operations. In a letter sent on Tuesday and seen by Euronews, the MEPs called on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to defend the Netherlands-based court against what they described as “an attack by a foreign power on an entity on EU territory”, warning of "devastating" consequences. US President Donald Trump’s

euronews3 min read
Uzbekistan

Namangan to Host the V International Honey Festival

From October 23 to 25, the V International Honey Festival will be held at the Afsanalar Vodiysi theme park in Namangan. Local and foreign honey producers, entrepreneurs, international experts and industry representatives will take part. The program includes an exhibition and sale of honey and beekeeping products, agricultural fairs, an exhibition of agricultural innovations, business meetings, a pilaf-cooking championship, concerts and cultural events. Information tours of the region's investment, economic and tourist sites will be organized for foreign guests. The festival aims to develop international cooperation in beekeeping and expand export opportunities for local producers.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
Sport

Infantino was paid $1.72 million from the World Cup: the funds are not reflected in the report

An ESPN investigation, based on IRS documents and FIFA financial statements, revealed that FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a $1.72 million payment in 2024 from FWC2026, the non-profit organization managing the 2026 World Cup in the US. This payment was made in addition to his FIFA salary of 4.274 million Swiss francs (~$4.86 million), bringing his total income to nearly $6.58 million. The payment was not separately disclosed in FIFA's 2024 annual report, raising questions about transparency, since the FIFA statutes require public disclosure of the president's individual income. FIFA rejects any accusations of violating its statutes, stating it complies with all financial reporting requirements and that the president's salary is set by an independent compensation subcommittee.

Zamon.uz2 min read
Economy

A new gas condensate field discovered in Kashkadarya

A new gas condensate field named “Borisoy” has been discovered in Shurtan, Guzar district of the Kashkadarya region. During well testing, specialists obtained a commercial inflow of gas and condensate of 300–400 thousand cubic meters per day, Uzbekneftegaz reports. Exploratory drilling began on August 5 by Uzneftburgilash ishlari; the well was drilled to a depth of 3,159 meters, and tests showed hydrocarbon inflow from carbonate deposits at 2,842–3,001 meters. Specialists are now studying the productive layers and assessing the field’s potential. After testing, the gas is planned to be processed and supplied to consumers from October 15. A second exploratory well is planned by year-end to further study the field’s geology and hydrocarbon potential.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
World

How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola

Just two days ago, Louise Gotze was in the Ugandan city of Entebbe with her team, sharing her knowledge with around 30 doctors and nurses. She spoke to healthcare professionals about how to care for Ebola patients without becoming infected themselves. "These training sessions are absolutely essential to ensure that staff do not become infected and that they know how to work safely when they are in the red zone, meaning the area where patients are being treated," Gotze told Euronews. Around 200

euronews6 min read
World

EU's methane rules face one-year delay, sparking environmental backlash

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a one-year delay for importers to show compliance with EU methane rules, giving companies until May 2029 to prove that their supplies meet equivalent EU standards. The proposal follows pressure from industry and governments concerned about compliance costs and energy security, but falls short of calls from some EU countries for a three-year delay. Environmental groups condemned the move, arguing that the methane rules pose no threat to Europe's ene

euronews4 min read
Uzbekistan

New overpass on the Tashkent–Nurafshon road built for 280 billion soums

A new overpass on the road leading to Nurafshon on the outskirts of Tashkent has been officially put into operation. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced this on October 13. The project cost 280.8 billion soums, whereas in July, when the head of state visited the facility, the cost was stated as 240 billion soums. The project includes an overpass 66 meters long and 46 meters wide, a 450-meter underground road, a 950-meter ring road, 2 U-turn points, and 4 underground pedestrian crossings. According to the ministry, uninterrupted traffic of nearly 130,000 vehicles per day has been ensured, and safe and convenient transport infrastructure has been created for 150,000 residents.

Kun uz1 min read
World

28-year-old driver killed in traffic accident caused by speeding in Fergana

A 28-year-old driver died in a traffic accident in Furqat district of Fergana region. Driving a BMW at over 100 km/h, he lost control on a sharp turn, hit a warning post, a concrete barrier and a tree, and the car overturned. The passenger, who was thrown out through the windshield, survived and recounted the moment of the tragedy. It was reported that the driver had no license and had previously been held administratively liable for violations.

Gazeta1 min read
Science

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

euronews4 min read
World

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

euronews2 min read
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

euronews4 min read
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

euronews3 min read
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 developing the transport and logistics system. The decree sets targets for 2026–2030: logistics center capacity of at least 40 million tons, transport and logistics service exports of $3.5 billion, and transit cargo of 18.5 million tons by 2030. The number of international land ports will grow from 24 to 30, border crossing capacity and container handling will double, and special transport logistics territories have been designated in Andijan, Bukhara, Surkhandarya and Tashkent regions.

Darakchi.uz · Zamon.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

euronews4 min read
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