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💉🚔 Couple detained for drug use in Tashkent apartment stairwell

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.

🏛️🎰 UNESCO Site in Bukhara Defaced with Illegal Casino Advertisement

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.

🌊⛲ May 1 – Fountain Day in Tashkent: Capital's Fountains Activated

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.

🚗🅿️ Paid Parking in Tashkent: Order, Controversies, and Future Plans

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.

🇺🇿📰 Uzbekistan News: Latest Changes in Economy and Society

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.