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New benefits for greenhouse owners: a 50 percent tax reduction proposed

Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on introducing 'green' technologies in greenhouses. Proposals include a 50 percent reduction in land and property taxes for household greenhouses until 2030, exemption from turnover tax, compensation for half of electricity costs of energy-saving systems, grants of up to 100 million soums, preferential loans of up to 300 million soums for new eco-friendly greenhouses and up to 150 million soums for re-equipping existing ones, as well as greenhouses for needy families in 50 mahallas specializing in greenhouse farming.

France’s emissions are falling as fuel prices soar. Why is it still missing climate targets?

France is getting an unexpected boost in its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but it comes with a catch consumers are feeling at the fuel pump. Soaring fuel prices caused by the war in Iran have prompted people to buy less diesel and cut down on their gas use at home. That has helped bring emissions down 4.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to Citepa, a French organisation that measures air pollution and greenhouse gases to track the country’s environmental impact. France

В Китае запущена сверхвысоковольтная линия электропередачи для передачи атомной энергии в Шаньдуне

В китайской провинции Шаньдун введена в строй магистральная линия электропередачи сверхвысокого напряжения, предназначенная для передачи энергии, вырабатываемой атомными станциями на полуострове Яньтай—Вэйхай. Длина линии в однопроводном эквиваленте составляет 1197 км, она проходит через Яньтай, Циндао, Чжаоюань (по данным источника — Jichjao), Вэйфан и Линьи. Со ссылкой на Naked Science сообщается, что построена новая подстанция на 1000 кВ и расширены две существующие, установлено 2124 опоры, из них 822 в холмистой и горной местности и 17 в морской акватории. Активная фаза строительства заняла 12 месяцев — самый короткий срок для подобных проектов переменного тока в стране.

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"No one is helping". Family whose house was destroyed in a heavy machinery accident in Chirchiq demands compensation

On September 10, a semi-trailer carrying cotton harvesters detached from its truck on Sadriddin Ayniy street in Chirchiq and crashed into the private home of an elderly couple, Gulbi Turdiqulova and Abduvali Berdibekov. More than a month later, the family has received no official damage assessment, no information on who was found responsible, and gas supply has not been restored.

Candidates for work in Japan are expected to be screened at the center in Angren

According to the Dunyo news agency, issues of cooperation were discussed at a meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan with the management of Proud Partners. The negotiations focused on expanding the activities of the Uzbekistan Proud Academy - UPA center in Angren, which trains Uzbek youth in the Japanese language and professional skills for subsequent employment in Japan. Japanese employers are expected to visit the center, familiarize themselves with its infrastructure, and conduct selection interviews with candidates. The exact date of the interviews, requirements for candidates, and the application procedure were not disclosed.

Winter energy bills: Where are gas and electricity prices highest in Europe?

European gas prices hit their highest level in nearly four years on Tuesday, adding to concerns over winter energy costs as storage levels remain low. Dutch TTF benchmark gas futures reached €87.20 per megawatt-hour, up from about €32 on the eve of the Iran war. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas. While petrol and diesel prices have already hit records across the EU, hou

Price of liquefied gas for the population may rise 2.5-fold, with the difference compensated for those in need

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has proposed raising the retail price of liquefied gas for households from 2,000 to 5,000 soums per kilogram with VAT, plus a capped delivery fee of 1,300 soums. Families in need would receive a 3,000 soum per kilogram compensation for up to 20 kg monthly, capped at 60,000 soums. The government cites insufficient supply, declining domestic production, growing imports and rising demand for propane as reasons for the increase.

Greenhouses around Tashkent want to keep coal heating. The filters do not yet meet the standards

The National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change reported on proposals from greenhouse farms in Tashkent city and region to switch to clean heating technologies. Complaints about air pollution from coal-heated greenhouses have increased. Entrepreneurs propose using modern certified boilers with filtration systems and real-time emissions monitoring, or switching to gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy. Tests of a pilot filtration system based on Chinese technologies conducted on September 30 and October 8 showed it does not meet safe emission standards. A package of subsidies and tax benefits is planned for those switching to "green greenhouses," while the ban on greenhouses without environmentally safe heating in the capital's region remains.

Ракета попала в девятиэтажный дом в Киеве: 16 пострадавших, Зелensky говорит об ударе по энергетике

По данным DW и мэра Киева Виталия Кличко, ракета попала в девятиэтажный дом в Деснянском районе Киева, пожар охватил нижние восемь этажей; 16 человек госпитализированы, четверо в тяжёлом состоянии. Владимир Зеленский заявил, что целью была 4-я теплоэлектроцентраль, и что партнёры не предупредили о пуске российских баллистических ракет. Дональд Трамп опроверг сообщения о прекращении передачи разведданных и заявил, что нарушения энергпаузы были с обеих сторон.

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Three days of 12-hour work, the rest off: Merz supports a flexible work regime

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at the 'Employers' Day' event in Berlin organized by the BDA, advocating flexible working hours, including 12-hour shifts three days a week. He argued this benefits both companies and employees. The government is preparing a law setting weekly rather than daily maximum working hours. New Labor and Social Affairs Minister Alexander Schweitzer will finalize the draft and also faces pension reform, after predecessor Bärbel Bas stepped down.

"Global health is a team sport": World Health Summit in Berlin

In recent years the threats have increased, crises have multiplied. Health policy now has to rely on multilateral cooperation, explained Professor Dr Pries at the World Health Summit in Berlin. Global health, he said, is a team sport. For six years, Prof Dr Axel R. Pries has been president of the World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin. The physician and physiologist previously served as dean and board member of Charité. In this interview with Euronews, Pries outlines one way to strengthen the resi

In Uzbekistan, a procedure has been established for accepting certain important facilities directly for use

The government resolution No. 560 of October 12, 2026 amended the administrative regulation for state services on the handover-acceptance of completed construction facilities and issuance of permission for use. Under the resolution, a State Acceptance Commission is formed by the Cabinet of Ministers and a working commission by the customers. Facilities are accepted directly for use based on the processed and approved acts of these commissions. Before the State Acceptance Commission's act is processed, the State Financial Control Inspectorate conducts a mandatory control measurement at the construction site.

Japanese journalist detained on espionage charges as he was about to fly out of Russia

According to DW, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on October 13 that journalist Imai Yuki had been detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB). The Interfax news agency, citing law enforcement bodies, reported that the Lefortovo court in Moscow imposed pre-trial detention on the correspondent. The FSB claims he collected information on Russia's defense capability on behalf of Japanese intelligence, including data on mobilized and volunteer fighters in the Kuril Islands. If convicted of espionage, he faces 10 to 20 years in prison.

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.

More than 30 planes flying to Moscow landed in other cities

Temporary flight restrictions were imposed at Moscow airports on the evening of October 13, and more than 30 planes flying to Moscow were diverted to other cities, including Nizhny Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Minsk, Pskov and Istanbul. Restrictions were also introduced overnight at airports in the Volga region. Meanwhile, a drone attack damaged residential buildings in Balakovo, killing one person, and an attack on Nevinnomyssk was repelled by air defense.

Those who promised 40 sotix of land without an auction were caught receiving $11,500

According to the department under the Prosecutor General's Office, an operation was carried out in cooperation with its Namangan regional administration and other law enforcement agencies. An employee of the Naryn-Syrdarya irrigation systems basin administration, Kh.D., and citizen B.A. were caught with material evidence. They had promised citizen M.E. to register 40 sotix of land in Mingbuloq district in his name without an auction, and were caught receiving $11,500 for this. A criminal case was initiated under Articles 25, 168 and 28, 211 of the Criminal Code; the investigation continues.

12 сенаторов США призвали Трампа отменить соглашение о поставках российского дизеля

Группа из 12 американских сенаторов во главе с Ричардом Блюменталем направила 13 октября письмо президенту Дональду Трампу с требованием отменить достигнутое с Владимиром Путиным соглашение о поставках российского дизельного топлива на американский и мировой рынки. Сенаторы назвали сделку «подарком противнику» и предательством союзников, указав, что отмена санкций пополнит российскую военную машину. Копии письма направлены госсекретарю Марко Рубио и министру финансов Скотту Бессенту.

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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.

Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelenskyy says

A Russian ballistic missile hit a power plant in Kyiv on Tuesday evening, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without Ukraine receiving advance warning from its Western allies and despite US President Donald Trump's claim for an "energy ceasefire" in effect. Ukraine depends heavily on Western intelligence, especially from the US, to detect incoming Russian attacks and identify its own targets. Kyiv, home to about three million people, has faced intensifying attacks from Russian drones and miss

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.