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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

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Uzbekistan

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.

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World

Uzbek doctor helped a passenger who fell ill on the Tashkent — Seoul flight

On October 11, a passenger suddenly fell ill on flight HY511 Tashkent — Seoul. Uzbek doctor Bakhodir Kamilov, who was on board, provided assistance. Thanks to the actions of the doctor and the crew, the woman's condition was stabilized and her life was out of danger. The airline thanked Kamilov for his help and professionalism and noted the crew's coordinated work.

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Economy

In Uzbekistan, competition violations in government procurement worth 10 billion soums were identified

In Uzbekistan, competition rule violations in government procurement worth about 10 billion soums were identified. The Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights found violations in seven organizations across the Andijan, Fergana, Jizzakh, Namangan, Navoi and Samarkand regions, including district road and medical institutions, a boarding school for children with hearing impairments, and forestry. During tenders, the requirements of Article 29 of the Law 'On Competition' were not observed. Cases were opened, mandatory orders issued, and in some cases materials were sent to relevant authorities for possible fines and legal assessment.

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Uzbekistan

On the road to Fergana, 'A' lanes are now under control: cameras installed

Cameras have been installed on Fargona yuli street in Tashkent to monitor traffic on the dedicated 'A' lanes for public transport. The cameras cover a 6-kilometer section in both directions, and similar cameras are being gradually introduced on other streets of the capital. The lanes are meant to keep buses on schedule, as one bus can carry more than 50 passengers, and unauthorized vehicles entering the lanes may delay many passengers. From 06:00 to 23:00, vehicles without a permit are prohibited from using the 'A' lanes.

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
Science

16 wins in 16 matches: Uzbekistan's youth became world champions in robotics

At the FIRST Global Challenge international robotics competition held in Incheon, South Korea, with participants from about 200 countries, Uzbekistan's youth team won 3 gold medals and achieved absolute championship. The team won all 16 matches, scored 637 points, and set a competition record. This year's competition was dedicated to preventing forest fires, reducing their consequences, and restoring nature, and the young Uzbek engineers presented innovative engineering solutions to these environmental problems.

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Uzbekistan

Two people died in a traffic accident with an electric scooter in the Samarkand region

In the Pakhtachi district of the Samarkand region, two people riding an electric scooter died in a collision with a Cobalt car. The accident occurred on October 9 at around 13:00 on the 4K-560 road. The Cobalt driver swerved to avoid a cyclist, crossed into the oncoming lane and hit the scooter. One person died at the scene, another later died in the hospital. A criminal case has been opened.

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