A video circulating on social media shows a man and a woman entering the stairwell of a residential building in Tashkent and allegedly consuming illegal substances. The footage sparked widespread outrage among users. Law enforcement agencies responded promptly and took appropriate action.
After weeks of drama, the stranded humpback whale nicknamed Timmy, whose fate has captivated Germany since late March, was released into the waters of the North Sea on Saturday morning.
A scandal has erupted in Bukhara over the unauthorized placement of a banner advertising an online casino on the walls of one of the city's most famous architectural landmarks — the Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah. The historical site is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed monument under state protection.
A charter flight from the United States landed at Tashkent International Airport on May 1, carrying 26 Uzbek citizens who were deported for violating US immigration laws.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz. Zinaida Solovey, a People's Artist of Uzbekistan, has passed away at the age of 87.
The Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office, together with other law enforcement agencies, has uncovered several cases of illegal gold mining and extraction in multiple districts of the Navoi region during targeted operations.
In Tashkent, customs officers together with representatives of relevant services conducted a special operation, detaining the owner of a jewelry store while selling gold bars worth hundreds of millions of soums. Over 300 grams of precious metal were seized.
Uzbekistan has been celebrating May 1 as Fountain Day for 12 years. On this day, all fountains across the country are officially launched for the season. A reporter from Gazeta visited five key locations in Tashkent – Mustaqillik Square, the Amir Temur Museum, the National Library, the Turkiston Palace of Arts, and the Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre (SABT) – to observe the fountains in operation.
Over the past year, the introduction of paid on-street parking in Tashkent has significantly improved order on several streets. Chaotic two- to three-row parking has disappeared, free spaces near institutions and organizations have emerged, and sidewalks are now passable. Although not everywhere, the city's streets are gradually becoming more organized.
▪️ Uzbek Energy Minister Jorabek Mirzamakhmudov had filed a complaint with law enforcement agencies seeking a legal assessment of posts by financial blogger Otabek Bakirov. On May 1, Bakirov and his lawyer Fayzulla Arslonov were summoned to the Yashnobod District Criminal Court.
English cricket club Kent has suspended comments on their official social media accounts after a poor start to the season sparked stinging criticism from fans. Head coach Adam Hollioake said the decision was made to protect players' mental health.
Uzbekistan's economy has seen significant growth in recent months. According to the State Statistics Committee, the gross domestic product increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of this year, driven mainly by activity in industry and services.