The restoration of the Aral Sea ecosystem continues. On February 25, a new phase of saxaul planting began on the dried-up bed of the Aral Sea. This year, a group of young volunteers joined environmental specialists and UNDP staff.
Centrum Air "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" is launching new regular flights on the Tashkent-Osh route. Services will begin on April 1.
Uzbekistan Railways plans to launch modern high-speed trains between Tashkent and Termez. The project aims to expand passenger transport capacity and reduce travel time.
In Tashkent, the prosecutor's office has appealed a court decision regarding Asadbek Jumayev, owner of the Uzbelas Performance auto service, who previously violated traffic rules and fled from traffic police officers. The incident sparked widespread public outcry.
A video of a young man bragging about his violations circulated on social media in Uzbekistan. In the clip, he stated, "Someone might get 15 days, but we got off with a small fine."
Tashkent has initiated a comprehensive modernization project for its transport system. The project involves the installation of smart traffic lights that analyze real-time data to automatically manage traffic flow and reduce congestion. Additionally, digital control systems are being implemented to monitor vehicles and detect violations. The aim is to enhance the efficiency and safety of urban transport while minimizing environmental impact.
In Uzbekistan, two attempts to illegally obtain money for assistance in processing loans and housing subsidies have been thwarted. Suspects were caught red-handed, and criminal cases have been initiated.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. An emergency hydrometeorological warning has been issued for the foothill and mountainous areas of Uzbekistan due to expected rainfall from March 2 to 6. According to Uzhydromet, precipitation may trigger mudflow and flood phenomena in several regions.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced plans to stop the accident at the "25 Years of Independence" (M-25) gas field in Boysun during a meeting on February 27. He also emphasized the launch of a project to boost the economy of Surkhandarya region.
A criminal case regarding the mass poisoning of children in kindergartens in Tashkent Region in September 2025 has been transferred to the Buka District Court. According to Supreme Court press secretary Aziz Obidov, 11 individuals have been brought to trial. They are persons who held managerial and technical positions in companies involved in the production, supply, and servicing of products for kindergartens.
Following a teenager's hit-and-run of a traffic police officer in a BMW M4 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan's Prosecutor General's Office investigated a controversial video interview with Asadbek Jumayev, head of Uzbelas Performance tuning studio. In the interview, Jumayev admitted his company serviced BMWs with special lights (one without license plates) and said he "got off with a small fine."
According to Uzhydromet, dry weather is expected across Uzbekistan on Friday and Saturday.