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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.uz14 Oct 20261 min read

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

A new road overpass on the road leading to Nurofshon on the outskirts of Tashkent has been officially put into operation. The Ministry of Economy and Finance reported on October 13 that 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 a 66-meter-long and 46-meter-wide overpass, a 450-meter underground road, a 950-meter ring road, 2 U-turn points, and 4 underground pedestrian crossings. The ministry says the new infrastructure ensures continuous movement of nearly 130,000 vehicles per day and provides safe and convenient transport infrastructure for 150,000 residents.

Kun uz14 Oct 20261 min read

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.

Gazeta14 Oct 20265 min read

How did Belev pastila make its way to Tashkent?

The story of Belev apple pastila, a traditional Russian dessert made from apple puree and egg white, produced using 19th-century technology and now available in Uzbekistan through Organic Food, Fix Price stores and Uzum delivery.

Kun uz14 Oct 20262 min read

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.uz14 Oct 20262 min read

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.uz14 Oct 20261 min read

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 uz14 Oct 20262 min read

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 uz14 Oct 20261 min read

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.uz14 Oct 20261 min read

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.uz14 Oct 20262 min read

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 uz13 Oct 20262 min read

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 has been proposed for greenhouses in the city and five adjacent districts. Heating with natural gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy, and secondary heat from thermal power plants will be allowed, while burning tires, plastic, bitumen, fuel oil, used oil and waste is prohibited. Solid-fuel greenhouses must switch by December 1, with strict technical requirements for continued solid fuel use. Continuous environmental monitoring will run from October 15 to March 15, using drones and public oversight, with enforcement measures including suspension of operations. 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 uz · Gazeta13 Oct 20262 min read

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.uz13 Oct 20261 min read

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.uz13 Oct 20261 min read

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.uz13 Oct 20262 min read

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.uz13 Oct 20261 min read

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.uz13 Oct 20261 min read

Doniyor Yusupov appointed deputy khokim of Tashkent

Doniyor Yusupov has been appointed deputy khokim of Tashkent and head of the Directorate for the Operation of City Canals and Improvement of Adjacent Territories. Previously, he was deputy khokim of the Yunusabad district for construction, barrier-free environment, communications, ecology and greening. He graduated from the Tashkent Automobile and Road Institute and worked in road construction and repair organizations, as well as in the Yunusabad district khokimiyat, the capital's khokimiyat press service reports.

Darakchi.uz13 Oct 20261 min read