In the "Kurgan" neighborhood of Zaamin district, Jizzakh region, the driver of a Cobalt car lost control in mountainous terrain and drove to the edge of a cliff, creating a dangerous situation. The incident occurred on March 24.
An 11-year-old talented singer from Uzbekistan, Yasmina Khusniddinova, has successfully advanced to the next round of the popular British show "Britain's Got Talent" after receiving four "yes" votes from the judges. Her performance was featured on the show's official YouTube channel, where she sang "Never Enough", captivating the audience and panel during the audition in Blackpool, UK, showcasing her vocal prowess and stage presence.
In Tashkent, an individual has been arrested for allegedly promising to arrange a "business visa" for travel to the United States and receiving $75,000 in return. According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office, during an operational measure conducted jointly by the Sergeli district department and other law enforcement agencies, the suspect, identified as Sh.A., was caught with material evidence while taking money from citizen M.O., whom he purportedly promised to help obtain a visa through acquaintances in high positions.
11-year-old Yasmina Husniddinova from Uzbekistan has participated in the casting for the 19th season of one of the world’s most famous talent shows, Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Footage of her performance was released on March 24 in the “BGT Unseen” segment on the show’s official YouTube channel. Taking the stage, Yasmina briefly introduced herself, noting that she came to the UK from Uzbekistan with her family, and performed the song “Never Enough” from the film “The Greatest Showman”.
In January-February 2026, Uzbekistan received nearly 1.77 million foreign tourists, an increase of 441,000 people or 33% compared to the same period last year. The statistical data indicates a significant surge in tourist arrivals, reflecting ongoing efforts to boost the country's appeal as a destination.
A court in Tashkent has sentenced a 46-year-old man from Bukhara Region for sexually harassing two underage girls and resisting law enforcement officers. The incident occurred on the morning of February 24 in a city park, where the accused, under the influence of alcohol, pursued the girls and shouted sexually explicit insults at them.
A tragic incident in the Urta-Chirchik district of Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan, has claimed the lives of three members of a single family due to carbon monoxide poisoning. On March 21, the victims—a 79-year-old woman, her 37-year-old granddaughter, and her 17-year-old great-grandson—were found dead in a private house in the "Yangi Turmush" neighborhood, where they had moved just three days prior.
In the O‘rta Chirchiq district of Tashkent region, three members of a single family have died from household gas poisoning, according to a report by Hayot Shamsutdinov, press secretary of the General Prosecutor's Office, to Gazeta.uz. The household where the incident occurred was home to a 79-year-old woman identified as M.S., her 37-year-old granddaughter D.Yu., and her 17-year-old grandson M.J.
Residents of house No. 60 in the Yunus Rajabiy neighborhood in central Tashkent have been fighting for four years against private construction on a green area housing the only football field for the entire community. In the summer of 2022, residents accidentally discovered that a 0.0561-hectare plot was listed for sale on e-auksion.uz for the construction of an office building. According to a decision by the city mayor on May 16, 2022, an additional 30 sotix (approximately 0.3 hectares) of the courtyard land was transferred to the city reserve fund.
A personal exhibition titled “100 Unique Works” by renowned artist Dilorom Mamedova has opened at the ARTepa art gallery in Tashkent’s Astronomy Park. The exhibition showcases Mamedova’s finest pieces from the past five years, with most being displayed to the public for the first time. This event marks the first cultural initiative in the park, which has been renovated under the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change.
Mel Schilling, the renowned dating coach and relationship expert from the reality TV show 'Married at First Sight' (MAFS), has died of cancer at the age of 54. Her husband, Gareth Schilling, announced in a statement on Instagram that Mel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by love.
Across most of Uzbekistan, dry and spring-like warm weather is expected to prevail until the end of the work week. Despite the general warming trend, localized short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, March 26, and overnight into March 25 in the Bukhara and Navoi regions, as well as in foothill and mountainous areas of the country. In high-altitude zones, there remains a likelihood of mixed precipitation in the form of rain and snow, which could pose challenges for local communities and transportation networks.