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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
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

euronews2 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
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.

Kun uz3 min read
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
Uzbekistan

Yandex Go disruptions: services being restored in stages

Yandex Uzbekistan reported that Yandex Go and other temporarily disabled services in the country are gradually being restored. Many services are operating normally, though some functions may still have disruptions. The priority is ensuring stable payments and support services for users, drivers, couriers and partners. All payouts to taxi partners were made automatically, and instant payouts are available to drivers, though some payments may be processed with errors or delays. Some users face problems paying for orders; all cases of incorrectly charged funds will be reviewed, but resolving issues may take longer due to increased support requests. On the morning of October 11, disruptions were observed in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries, while Yandex Maps and Yandex Navigator worked normally. The company also confirmed that user data is stored in accordance with legal requirements in a jurisdiction ensuring its protection.

Zamon.uz1 min read
Uzbekistan

"Our rescue ladders reach up to 72 meters": how are fires extinguished in high-rise buildings?

Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Khurshid Satiyev said the tallest aerial ladders reach 72 meters, and fire safety in Tashkent's 50-plus-story buildings is ensured through foreign fire safety standards, smoke-protected staircases, fire elevators, sprinkler and drencher systems. Specialist Aziz Abduazizov noted that experience from the UAE, China and South Korea is being studied, safe-zone floors are designated for evacuation, and automatic systems are monitored in real time via digital tools.

Kun uz3 min read
Uzbekistan

Scientists discover why animals gather more around dead elephants

An international team led by a University of California, Santa Barbara scientist studied how elephant carcasses affect the savanna ecosystem. Examining 40 sites with remains up to 7.7 years old, they found soil ammonia up to 31 times higher (nearly 3,000 times at fresh sites), nitrates seven times and phosphorus three times higher. High ammonia proved toxic to plants, reducing plant and microbial diversity, yet surviving grasses were 1.5 times richer in nitrogen, attracting impalas and wildebeest that grazed there about three times more, even seven years after the elephant's death.

Kun uz2 min read
Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, a GAC Aion hit a person at a pedestrian crossing

In Tashkent, a GAC Aion driven by a driver born in 2005 hit a pedestrian at a regulated crossing on Mirzo Ulugbek Street opposite Ekobozor. The incident occurred around 19:00 on October 13. The pedestrian's age and condition were not disclosed. An investigation is underway.

Kun uz1 min read
Uzbekistan

It is +24 in Tashkent today

Weather forecast for the republic: most of the territory will be without precipitation during the day, wind 7-12 m/s, temperature 20-25°. In Tashkent, no precipitation, wind 3-8 m/s, temperature 22-24°. In foothill and mountain districts, rain is possible in places, turning to snow in high-mountain areas, with possible mudslide and flood events.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
Uzbekistan

Greenhouse emissions in Tashkent and the region will be monitored in real time

A special environmental regime for greenhouse farms has been proposed for Tashkent and five adjacent districts. Farms will be required to use cleaner energy sources, with emissions monitored including via drones. The measures were presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Burning tires, plastics, bitumen, fuel oil, used oils and waste is prohibited; solid-fuel greenhouses must switch to permitted energy sources by December 1. From October 15, 2026 to March 15, 2027, continuous environmental monitoring is planned, with data transmitted in real time to the National Ecology Committee. Subsidies of up to 50 million soums per hectare and preferential loans of up to 3 billion soums for seven years are proposed. A separate block concerns relocating greenhouses to Surkhandarya region, where 940 hectares have been allocated in the Surkhon-Agro free economic zone, with $100 million in investment targeted for 2027.

Darakchi.uz2 min read
Uzbekistan

From Cameroon to Komila: Why did a Georgian girl move to Samarkand?

Komila Farriyeva, a student at the Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, was born and raised in the US state of Georgia. She has been interested in languages since childhood and can now communicate in twenty languages, knowing eleven perfectly. She chose Uzbekistan for her studies, initially facing her father's objections, but now speaks with sincere excitement about the Uzbek people and her life in Samarkand.

Kun uz2 min read
Uzbekistan

Greenhouses in Tashkent city and its surroundings will be allowed to operate after switching to a «green» status

At an October 13 presentation, the state of greenhouses in Tashkent and adjacent areas was analyzed. A special environmental regime based on «green» technologies is proposed for greenhouses in the city and five adjacent districts. Heating will be allowed with natural gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy, and secondary heat from thermal power plants, while burning tires, plastic, bitumen, fuel oil, used oil and waste is prohibited. Solid-fuel greenhouses are offered to switch by December 1, with strict technical requirements for continued solid fuel use. From October 15 to March 15, continuous environmental monitoring with drones and public oversight will be conducted, with enforcement measures and possible suspension for violations. Financial support includes subsidies of up to 50 million soums per hectare and preferential loans of up to 3 billion soums for seven years.

Kun uz2 min read
Uzbekistan

Traffic accident in Andijan: Chery driver hits school student

On October 13, a car struck a school student in Andijan city. The driver did not leave the scene of the incident and participated in taking the injured child to an emergency medical care facility. The regional IIB YHXB information service reported this. The incident occurred at around 12:30 in front of school No. 56 on Shabnam street. A Chery Tiggo 8 Pro car driven by T.U., born in 1957, struck a student who was crossing the road at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. The driver stopped the ca

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
Uzbekistan

Cold water will be shut off in 15 mahallas of Uchtepa and 9 mahallas of the Shaykhantahur district

Drinking water supply will be temporarily suspended in the Uchtepa and Shaykhantahur districts of Tashkent from 09:00 on October 14 until 15:00 on October 15 due to repairs of a 300 mm main water pipeline on the section from Ipakchilik street to Faziltepa street. In the Uchtepa district, 15 mahallas will be affected, including Degrez, Bogichinor, Bekabad, Koryogdi, Khondamir, Nishabariq, Sharq Yulduzi, Shofaizbog, Pakhtakor, Kukcha Oktepa, Jurjoni, Abdulla Qodiri, Beshkayragach, Khayratiy and Davlatabad. In the Shaykhantahur district, 9 mahallas will be affected: Kukcha, Zafarobod, Khuvaydo, Buston, Ipakchi, Eski Jarariq, Shofaiz, Uzbekiston and Beltepa. Residents are asked to stock up on drinking water in advance; after the work is completed, water supply should be restored.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
Uzbekistan

Tashkent lists addresses of gas shutdowns on October 14

On Wednesday, October 14, natural gas supply will be temporarily suspended in some mahallas of Tashkent due to repair work on gas pipelines. The restrictions will last from 10:00 to 18:00, the Hududgaz Poytaxt gas company reported. Affected areas include mahallas in Shaykhantahur, Chilanzar, Yakkasaray and Yunusabad districts, with thousands of households, multi-apartment buildings and wholesale consumers, including the Minor Jome mosque and the Embassy of Afghanistan, affected. Gas supply will be restored gradually after the work is completed.

Darakchi.uz2 min read
Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, almost 25 kg of a potent substance was found in a parcel from China

In Tashkent, two men were detained while receiving a parcel from China containing almost 25 kg of pregabalin. The operation was conducted by State Security Service officers together with the anti-smuggling unit of the Tashkent-AERO customs complex. A criminal case has been opened under Part 1 of Article 246 of the Criminal Code; the detainees are in custody.

Darakchi.uz1 min read
Uzbekistan

First mobile palliative care service for children launched in Samarkand region

Since September 28, a mobile palliative care service for children with severe and incurable illnesses has been operating in the Samarkand region. More than 300 children in need of such assistance have been identified. Mobile teams of doctors, social workers and psychologists help children at home, relieve pain, develop individual care plans and teach parents necessary skills. The 'Inson' centers help families obtain social services and rehabilitation equipment. Construction of Uzbekistan's first children's hospice continues in parallel.

Darakchi.uz1 min read