From May 1, new public transport tariffs will come into effect in Samarkand, aimed at drastically reducing cash payments. The decision was made at the 29th session of the regional council of people's deputies. The key change is a twofold difference in fare depending on payment method: cash payment (via QR code tickets) will rise to 4,000 soums, while payment with transport or bank cards will remain at 2,000 soums.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz. Starting September 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will expand the circle of recipients of care allowances for people with special needs, and the "Muruvvat" boarding homes will be transformed into modern social support centers.
A video circulating on social media shows a female teacher repeatedly punching a young girl in the head at a private kindergarten in the Urgut district of Samarkand region, Uzbekistan.
A court in Uzbekistan's Yunusabad district has sentenced 14 individuals to prison terms ranging from 5 to 10 years for defrauding over 840 people of 88.5 billion soums ($7.2 million) through fake car purchase schemes. The case was heard under Judge Shamsiddin Tojiyev.
A major fire operation was launched at the Cologne Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon after a churchwarden reported smelling smoke. The Cologne fire service mobilized all available resources, with firetrucks arriving at the twin-spired landmark.
Tashkent International Airport has introduced a new intelligent system to protect aircraft from birds, according to a press release from Uzbekistan Airports.
Tashkent plans to develop 306 hectares along a 16-kilometer stretch of the Chirchik River. The 'Coastal Zone' project includes bank reinforcement, creation of green areas, and placement of trade and service facilities.
A 31-year-old man died in a hospital in Uzbekistan's Surkhandarya region after being beaten and kidnapped by relatives over a financial dispute. A criminal case has been opened, and four suspects have been arrested and detained.
Reports emerged from the Ohangaron district of Tashkent region about alleged unlawful actions against a girl born in 2011. The Children's Ombudsman of Uzbekistan announced it has taken the situation under its supervision.
A fire broke out in a warehouse building located along the Tashkent Ring Road in the Yashnobod district of Tashkent, according to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Since April 1, Uzbekistan has stopped accepting cash payments for alcohol and tobacco, fuel, expensive purchases, transport and housing, as well as for some government services. Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov answered a question about the impact of this decision on the economy at a press conference on April 29.
According to Uzgidromet, May 2026 will begin with unstable weather. During the first five days, short-term rains with thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in some parts of the country. Nighttime temperatures will range from +13 to +18°C, daytime from +22 to +27°C.