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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.

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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.

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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
World

Mudflow and tragedy: one person died in Kashkadarya after a Damas car was swept away

In the Dehkanabad district of the Kashkadarya region, a mudflow caused by heavy rains swept away a Damas car, killing the passenger inside. On October 13 at around 17:30, heavy rains passed through mountainous areas, and a mudflow crossed the Shakarbulak village of the Kungrat mahalla. The driver, who had lost his way, and his companion stopped to determine the direction; the car was swept into a deeper part of the mudflow channel. The driver got out, tried to call, and warned his companion, but the passenger who remained inside was carried away. His body was found during search and rescue operations, with officials from the district administration, Emergency Situations Department, and Internal Affairs Department dispatched to the scene.

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
World

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Cancer

The Holy See's press service announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The Pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his left lung, and histological examination confirmed an adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old Pope was operated on at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital; the surgery lasted about 90 minutes without complications. Recovery is expected to take about a week, and all of the Pontiff's meetings have been canceled until October 20.

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Economy

Uzbekistan's spending on education has grown 2.1 times over five years

In 2025, public spending on education in Uzbekistan reached 84.2 trillion soums, 2.1 times more than in 2021, according to the National Statistics Committee. Spending rose steadily from 39.6 trillion soums in 2021 to 71.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of 44.6 trillion soums over five years.

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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.

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World

Underground pregabalin laboratory operation shut down in Gulistan

In Gulistan, authorities uncovered and shut down an underground laboratory where pregabalin was processed and sold. Three local residents born in 2003 and 2005 were detained on suspicion of involvement. During a search of the apartment, 5 kg 863 g of pregabalin, 100,000 empty capsules, electronic scales, medical gloves, and other items were seized. A criminal case has been opened and the suspects are in custody.

Darakchi.uz · Zamon.uz1 min read
World

Marco Rubio to visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22. The trip includes Samarkand, Mumbai, and Jamnagar. In Samarkand, Rubio will attend a C5+1 foreign ministers' meeting with the US and five Central Asian countries and will lead a delegation of over 200 American entrepreneurs to develop commercial cooperation. In India, he will meet with government and business representatives to discuss the regional and international agenda and energy cooperation.

Darakchi.uz · Zamon.uz1 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan intends to raise heating and hot water tariffs

In Uzbekistan, new tariffs for centralized heat supply services for the population have been put forward for public discussion. They may take effect from November 1, 2026. In Tashkent, heating is proposed at 314 soums per day per square meter of heated area (currently 241.44 soums), hot water by meter — 11,607 soums per cubic meter (currently 8,928.67 soums), without a meter — 45,330 soums per month per person, thermal energy — 206,636 soums per 1 Gcal (currently 156,643 soums), and hot water in dormitories with a shared shower — 33,720 soums per month per person. The draft provides for an increase of approximately 30%. From 2028, annual indexation of tariffs is proposed from May 1, taking into account the annual inflation rate but by no more than 10%. Indexation will be carried out based on proposals from the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, with the goal of gradually bringing tariffs to the level of cost price by 2030. The public discussion will last until October 28.

Darakchi.uz · Zamon.uz2 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.

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Economy

Uzbekistan plans to restore 3.7 million hectares of pastures in 2027

Uzbekistan plans to restore 3.7 million hectares of pastures by 2027, with 620 thousand hectares to be covered by the end of 2026. Of the country's 21.255 million hectares of pastures, only 40% are used effectively. Plans include drilling 448 wells, repairing 1.6 thousand wells, and building 161 hydraulic structures this year plus 81 each in 2027 and 2028, restoring 969 thousand hectares. 627 thousand hectares will be leased free of charge for 49 years to 470 mahallas, and rights of actual users will be formalized on 623 thousand hectares. 15 livestock complexes for over 55 thousand head of livestock will be built in three regions.

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World

President of Uzbekistan to visit Azerbaijan

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 14-15 at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. He will attend the seventh CICA summit in Baku, whose agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. A Baku Declaration and a package of decisions to enhance the Organization's role are expected. Mirziyoyev will also hold bilateral meetings with heads of foreign delegations.

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Economy

Assistance to families in need: proposal to allocate 1 million soums

In November 2026, it is planned to allocate one-time material assistance of 1 million soums to needy families. It is also proposed to expand the criteria for receiving compensation for electricity and natural gas, and to increase the base consumption norm of electricity in certain regions. This is stated in the draft presidential decree placed for public discussion . According to the draft, assistance will be provided not only to families included in the Social Register, but also to families wh

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz3 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

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Culture

No item in MrBeast's visit program has been canceled — Fund for the Development of Culture and Art

The Fund for the Development of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement regarding MrBeast's visit to Uzbekistan. According to the Fund, Jimmy Donaldson's (MrBeast) visit was initially planned to cover the cities of Tashkent and Samarkand. The program was carried out based on a schedule previously agreed upon and approved with MrBeast's team. The statement emphasizes that no item in the program was canceled and that MrBeast's departure date from Uzbekistan was set in adva

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
World

Uzbekistan and external migration: what the numbers say

In the first half of 2026, 5,422 people left Uzbekistan for permanent residence abroad - 2.3% fewer than in the same period of 2025, almost 40% below the 2023 level and slightly above the 2024 figure. The article warns against interpreting a single-year indicator without context. Also: subscription announcement for Darakchi Plus for 2026.

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Science

Nuclear war and the malicious use of AI have joined the list of humanity's greatest threats

An assessment published in The Lancet places nuclear conflict and the malicious use of artificial intelligence in the highest category of global threats to humanity by the end of the 21st century. A commission of experts reviewed hundreds of potential threats and identified the 17 most significant risks to human health and survival for 2025–2100, covering 204 countries and territories. Nuclear war is dangerous not only for its immediate destruction and casualties but also for possible global famine from nuclear winter, while malicious AI could facilitate the development of biological weapons. Other serious threats include climate change, air pollution, antibiotic resistance, pandemics, armed conflicts, child malnutrition, obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and mental disorders. The researchers measured consequences in lost years of healthy life and stressed that timely measures in healthcare, technology, security, and policy could greatly reduce future damage. The authors note that the probability of nuclear conflict and malicious AI use remains low, though the potential consequences are extremely large.

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