The European Union (EU) is feeling the economic weight of the war in Ukraine, manifested through rising energy prices and high inflation levels. The EU leadership has implemented substantial financial aid and weapon deliveries to support the war effort, but these decisions have led to economic strain and public discontent across EU member states.
On Friday (March 7), most of Uzbekistan is expected to experience precipitation-free and warm weather. Only in the north of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and in the morning in some areas of the Fergana Valley may there be brief showers. Daytime air temperatures will rise to +10…+15 degrees Celsius, which is considered warm for March.
As a result of escalating tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border from February 26 to March 5, at least 56 civilians have been killed and 129 others injured. A significant portion of the victims are women and children.
In Tashkent, during the night of February 28 to March 1, a group of teenagers who performed dangerous high-speed maneuvers in a Lacetti car without state license plates has been identified and detained by law enforcement agencies. The incident escalated into an open confrontation with police officers.
At a ceremonial event marking March 8 — International Women's Day, attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it was announced that Uzbekistan will double the state grant quota for women starting from the new academic year, bringing it to 4,000. This measure aims to enhance educational opportunities for women from economically disadvantaged families.
The mass disconnection of electric charging stations from the power grid and the forced closure of retail outlets at public transport stops in Tashkent have drawn the attention of the Office of the Presidential Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights and Legal Interests of Business Entities. The Business Ombudsman issued an official statement reminding state authorities of the impermissibility of extrajudicial restrictions on property owners' rights.
The Payme mobile application has introduced a new feature that integrates the payment process with automatic accrual of bonuses from partner loyalty programs. This innovation eliminates the need for customers to separately present a loyalty card or provide a phone number—simply making a payment via Payme Go will trigger automatic bonus accruals, streamlining and expediting the shopping experience for users.
Uzbekistan and Russia have signed a new strategic partnership treaty, strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. The treaty aims to expand cooperation in economic, trade, cultural, and security spheres, enhancing Uzbekistan's position on the regional and global stage.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. According to data from the National Committee on Statistics, as of January 1, 2026, the number of women in Uzbekistan stood at 18.9 million people, representing 49.6% of the country's permanent population. This figure highlights the significant demographic presence of women and their role in societal structures.