Sections
News in perspective
tafs uz
News

All stories

254 stories

World

Russia remains 'aggressor number one,' UK's MI5 spy agency chief warns in threat update

The director general of Britain's MI5 domestic intelligence service warned on Tuesday that Russia remained "aggressor number one" amid increasing threats from foreign states. Delivering an annual speech from Thames House in London, Ken McCallum told attendees that MI5 was currently "devoting more resources to countering state threats than during the Cold War." "The Russian military and intelligence services are once again escalating their attempts at hybrid warfare, being careful to stay below

euronews3 min read
Economy

Nearly 10 billion soums in violations identified in public procurement

The Competition Committee identified violations related to restriction of competition in public procurement worth nearly 10 billion soums across several regions, including Andijan, Fergana, Jizzakh, Namangan, Navoi and Samarkand. Special commissions initiated proceedings against the procuring organizations, instructions were issued to eliminate the violations, and in some cases materials were sent to the relevant authorities for financial penalties and legal assessment.

Kun uz1 min read
World

The hokim of the city of Navoiy has been replaced

A new hokim has been appointed to the city of Navoiy. According to the decision of the hokim of Navoiy region dated October 13, 2026, Islomov Bobir Husnidinovich was appointed to this position. Prior to the appointment, he served as First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of JSC 'Regional Electric Grids' for electricity grid operations. Bobir Islomov was born in 1981 in Navbahor district and graduated from the Navoiy State Mining Institute, the Bukhara Institute of Food and Light Industry Technology, and the Higher Business School. Dilmurod Ergashev had been leading the city of Navoiy since July 2023; the reason for his removal was not stated. Earlier, on July 21, the President instructed the prime minister to review the suitability of 17 hokims for their positions, and the list included the hokim of the city of Navoiy.

Kun uz · Gazeta2 min read
Technology

Anthropic warns AI will soon self-replicate and spread beyond data centres

Anthropic announced this week that small AI models are just months away from being able to self-replicate themselves on internet-of-things devices such as smart ovens and TVs. That matters because today’s AI models operate in data centres, where the companies that own them can pull the plug if something goes wrong. A model scattered across thousands of poorly secured gadgets in homes and offices would have no such off switch. Stopping it would mean tracking down and cleaning every infected dev

euronews3 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
World

Escape to the Tropics: Uzbekistan Airways Offers an Extended Summer Season in Kuala Lumpur

Uzbekistan Airways is increasing flights on the Tashkent — Kuala Lumpur route to up to four times a week starting from the end of October. The article highlights the appeal of Malaysia's capital — its modern architecture, street food, tropical gardens and convenient transit options to other Malaysian destinations thanks to an interline agreement. One-way tickets start from 3,235,000 soums, round-trip from 6,357,000 soums.

Kun uz2 min read
World

President of Uzbekistan to travel to Baku to attend the CICA summit

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 14–15, where he will attend the 7th CICA Summit in Baku. The agenda includes strengthening trust in Asia, ensuring peace and security, and the institutional development of CICA. Cooperation in transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth will be discussed, and the president will hold a number of bilateral meetings with heads of foreign delegations.

Gazeta · Kun uz1 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 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 · Gazeta2 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
World

‘No regret’: The EEA’s six steps to make Europe more competitive without sacrificing sustainability

Geopolitical instability, technological disruption and climate change are casting a shadow over Europe’s future. Could investing in sustainability make the continent more resilient? A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals how Europe could strengthen its long-term competitiveness by nurturing both the economy and nature. Rather than promoting short-term productivity and economic growth based on resource depletion and environmental degradation, the EEA urges a more holisti

euronews5 min read
World

"A human life is worthless until it happens to you personally" — Anna Politkovskaya

On October 7, the BBC published one of the last interviews of the prominent Russian journalist and human rights advocate Anna Politkovskaya, known for her investigations into human rights abuses in Chechnya and open criticism of the Russian government, who was assassinated on that date 20 years ago. The interview was broadcast in English on BBC channels in November 2006, after her death; the Russian original was released only recently. The article recounts her career at Izvestia, Obshchaya Gazeta and Novaya Gazeta, her coverage of the Second Chechen War, her assassination in 2006, and her remarks on Putin's policies, the falsified 2004 elections, the war in Chechnya, and the takeover of NTV.

Gazeta12 min read
World

Hyundai Unveils the New Bayon Crossover

At the Paris Motor Show, Hyundai debuted a completely new version of its compact Bayon crossover. The model received a radical redesign based on the Art of Steel concept from the latest Tucson, including hockey-stick-shaped daytime running lights, a raised hood line, and massive wheel arch extensions. A new N Line trim offers 18-inch wheels, dual exhausts, red-stitched interior accents, and metal pedals. The wheelbase grew by 20 mm to 2600 mm, making the car look wider. Features include two 12.3-inch displays, 360-degree cameras, ventilated seats, a panoramic roof, Digital Key 2, and a Bose audio system, while physical buttons remain on the console. Power comes from a 1.0-liter T–GDI turbo engine with 89 hp, mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The updated Bayon arrives at European Hyundai dealers in early 2027.

Kun uz2 min read
World

'We are looking into it, we are not satisfied,' says Trump as he mulls fate of US ambassador to Greece

US President Donald Trump confirmed reports on Monday that he is considering dismissing the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, whose position has been rocked by a series of damaging revelations against her. "We are looking into it. We are not satisfied," said Trump addressing reporters at the White House who questioned her continued appointment amid the recent controversies surrounding her. Trump is expected to decide on the fate of the former fiancée of his eldest son, Donald Trump

euronews2 min read
Technology

Endoscopy without pauses: what happens behind the door of the procedure room?

Endoscopy is a chain in which a weak link can delay an examination or complicate instrument reprocessing. Russia's Endo Stars company takes a systematic approach: it manufactures equipment and instruments for diagnostics and minimally invasive interventions, creates solutions for cleaning and storing endoscopes, and trains medical specialists. For clinics in Uzbekistan, this matters because departments work on a schedule and equipment must fit into the process without interruptions. The article describes evening hermeticity checks with the ENDOMATE TEST tester, channel cleaning with the D-FREE system, proper drying and storage in a special cabinet, as well as the company's catalog of more than 60 items, including clip applicators with 360-degree rotation and jaws opening up to 20 millimeters, and a polyp retriever with two removable containers for histology.

Kun uz2 min read
World

Lake Tuzkan – life and tourism around Jizzakh’s desert lakes

The landscape of Jizzakh region changes quickly. Dry earth and sandy stretches dominate much of the Mirzachul area, until a large body of water appears on the horizon. Lake Tuzkan is part of the Aydar-Arnasay lake system, one of the largest inland water areas in Uzbekistan. Its setting, between the Hungry Steppe and the Kyzylkum Desert, gives the lake a distinctive place in the region. For visitors, the contrast with the surrounding landscape is part of the attraction. For local communities, t

euronews5 min read
Culture

Pearls, diamonds and the stories behind Doha’s international jewellery show

There’s no shortage of luxury at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition. But look beyond the diamonds, gold and pearls, and some of the most interesting stories are about the people behind them. Now in its 22nd edition, the exhibition brings together more than 500 brands from 30 countries. Aadel Haleem meets Qatari businessman and jeweller Hussain Alfardan, who grew up surrounded by the pearl trade and still has a deeply personal connection to it. One of the pieces he shows us took seven ye

euronews1 min read
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

Reprimand issued to Pskent district governor Muzaffar Aripov for insulting farmers

Tashkent region governor Zoir Mirzayev signed a decree on October 13 applying a disciplinary measure to Pskent district governor Muzaffar Aripov, who was given a reprimand for insulting farmers and threatening to take away their land over an unfulfilled potato planting plan. The basis was an Ethics Commission report, an Anti-Corruption Agency submission, and Aripov's written explanation. Similar cases involving district governors in Surkhandarya and Fergana, as well as a Nurafshon city official, are also recalled.

Gazeta · Kun uz2 min read
World

An explosion occurred on the «Central Asia - Center» underground gas pipeline in Russia

An explosion occurred on the «Central Asia - Center» underground gas pipeline in the Penza region of Russia, near the village of Volchkovo. A column of fire rose 70 meters high at the explosion site, and after the gas supply was stopped, the grass in the surrounding area began to burn. There are no casualties or injured. According to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the explosion was caused by a pipeline rupture due to high pressure. Emergency services are working at the scene: 34 personnel and 12 units of equipment have been deployed. The «Central Asia - Center» pipeline connects the gas fields of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan with Russia and Europe.

Kun 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.

Darakchi.uz2 min read
Technology

Drone strikes on Yandex. What is the scale of the damage?

Last week, Ukrainian drones attacked three of Yandex's data centers — in Sasovo (Ryazan region), the Grabsevo industrial park (Kaluga region), and Vladimir. The strikes caused fires and disabled several modules, leading to disruptions in Yandex services in Russia and CIS countries, including Uzbekistan. Preliminary analyses suggest the damage may seriously set back AI development in Russia, as three leading supercomputers — Chervonenkis, Lyapunov, and Galushkin — used for training neural networks and large language models may have been completely disabled. The exact extent of the damage remains unknown.

Kun uz2 min read
World

In Uzbekistan, beverages may be stamped depending on their sugar content

In Uzbekistan, starting from 2027, a system of color-coded labeling for non-alcoholic beverages depending on their sugar content may be introduced. The Ministry of Health has published a draft government resolution for public discussion. Labels will indicate moderate, high, or very high sugar content, and requirements for their placement and QR codes are specified.

Kun uz2 min read
Culture

Iñárritu, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt's dog: what is showing in cinemas in October?

A monthly cinema guide by Sarvar Karimov covering October releases: Alejandro González Iñárritu's “Digger” with Tom Cruise, James Gunn's DC film “Clayface”, David Ayer's “Heart of the Beast” with Brad Pitt, the “Street Fighter” remake, the historical epic “De Gaulle. Part 1. Resistance”, plus family films and horror titles.

Gazeta9 min read
World

The world's best cruise lines and ships have been announced for 2026

The winners of the World Cruise Awards have just been revealed for 2026 – and Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the top prize. Now in its sixth edition, the winners were announced on 12 October at a gala ceremony in Jamaica. Norwegian Cruise Line was named the world’s best cruise line for 2026, beating out nominees including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Silversea. As for where you should be going for your next voyage, the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi was named the world’s best crui

euronews3 min read