Early this month, a major fire broke out at the Beshqorgon market near the Hippodrome on the outskirts of Tashkent. It took over two hours to extinguish. The head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations arrived at the scene.
Amir Temur Square reopened after a 15-day reconstruction dedicated to the 690th anniversary of the commander. Walkways and irrigation systems were repaired, additional trees were planted, but the square did not become more pedestrian-friendly—despite obvious need, there are still no traffic-light-controlled crosswalks leading to it.
Chess player Javokhir Sindarov won the Candidates Tournament for the first time in Uzbekistan's history. He scored 10 out of 14 points and set a record by finishing without a single defeat. Sindarov was ceremonially welcomed at Humo Airport.
The fifth Bukhara Night Race 2026 international night running competition took place in the historic center of Bukhara. Over 3,500 participants from 26 countries attended. The main event was a new record set by Russian runner Rinas Akhmadeyev in the 10 km distance—he completed it in 28:42, improving the previous result by nearly one and a half minutes.
In the last ten days of April, majestic clouds were observed in the capital's sky. During this period, moist air masses entering Uzbekistan created spring unstable weather patterns over the city.
The President of Uzbekistan visited the Fergana Regional Football Association center and the Neftchi children's football academy.
A rare Volga car was placed in front of the Mirzo Ulugbek district administration building in Tashkent—the service vehicle used by Shavkat Mirziyoyev from 1992 to 1996 when he served as district governor.
Cycling and scooter riding were banned in the Tashkent Botanical Garden to ensure visitor safety and preserve the area. The decision sparked heated discussions on social media, with citizens divided in opinion.
Following high-profile cases of animal cruelty in Uzbekistan, activists drafted a petition demanding stricter punishment—over 15,500 people signed it within a week. Physical signature collection was also conducted to submit the appeal to parliament and state bodies.
Uzbekistan participated for the first time in Milan Design Week with the exhibition “When Apricots Bloom” at Palazzo Citterio. The project tells the ecological and cultural history of the Aral Sea region through natural materials: silk, felt, ceramics, and reeds.
The Pavlovnia Fest 2026 festival dedicated to the blooming of paulownia trees was held in Andijan. Concerts, exhibitions, and folk festivities were organized on the city streets.
Source: www.gazeta.uz