Tashkent, Podrobno.uz. The Business Ombudsman has sharply criticized a decision by the Tashkent City Council of People's Deputies dated February 17, 2026, regarding the introduction of the capital's design code rules. After analyzing the document's impact on the business environment, the agency concluded that several provisions contradict current legislation and create unjustified barriers for the private sector.
After an intense bombardment struck near his home, five-year-old Jad Zohud suddenly lost his ability to speak. He is not alone. Across Gaza, specialists are reporting a rising number of children who can no longer speak following war-related injuries or psychological trauma.
UEFA announced on Friday that Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six matches for discriminatory conduct deemed homophobic during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a video conference meeting on Monday focused on a critical analysis of first-quarter economic indicators across sectors and regions, as well as plans for the remainder of the year.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz. The Yakkasaray District Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Bakhodir Kayumov, has concluded the high-profile case against the leaders and employees of 'Credit House' and 'In Fin Stroy Invest'. The court handed down sentences to the participants of a financial pyramid scheme that defrauded hundreds of citizens seeking affordable housing.
A study conducted last fall by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, and UNICEF in 59 schools across the country revealed that more than 25% of adolescents in Uzbekistan suffer from excess weight or obesity. The main reasons cited include unbalanced diets, active promotion and popularity of fast food, and a lack of quality sports infrastructure.
A Tashkent court has delivered a verdict in the high-profile Credit House fraud case, sentencing nine individuals for defrauding hundreds of citizens. The Yakkasaray District Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Bakhodir Kayumov, found the defendants guilty of fraud, property damage, trade violations, and abuse of authority in a non-governmental organization.
The criminal trial of former Namangan city mayor Anvar Otakhujaev and five other individuals has commenced at the Uzbekistan District Criminal Court, according to the press service of the Fergana region courts.
In Fergana region, a 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for murdering his acquaintance during a joint drinking session.
A Northern Irish runner who helped carry a collapsed competitor across the finish line at the 130th Boston Marathon said the world needed a feel-good story “amid the vortex of negativity.” Aaron Beggs stopped to assist 21-year-old Ajay Haridasse of Boston, who repeatedly collapsed from exhaustion near the finish line.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz. The State Center for Environmental Expertise has issued a positive conclusion for the first phase of the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan all-season resort project on the eastern shore of the Charvak reservoir. The document not only defines construction parameters but also imposes a series of obligations on the developer, ranging from creating a regional sewage system to strict control over construction equipment quality.
Chinese automaker CHERY has announced a public crash test for its flagship SUV, the TIGGO 9, scheduled for April 2026 in Wuhu, Anhui Province. The event will be part of the Beijing Auto Show and the CHERY International Business Summit. The test will simulate a severe chain-reaction collision involving three vehicles: the TIGGO 9 will be positioned in the center, struck from the front at 50 km/h and then from the rear at 40 km/h.