Su-25 ground-attack aircraft of the Uzbekistan Air Force performed a spectacular flyover over New Tashkent during the 35th anniversary of independence, painting the sky with the colors of the national flag.
In Tashkent's Mirzo Ulugbek district, the local administration allowed one of Nikolai Zharsky's mosaics on a residential building to be 'painted over'. After inquiries from Gazeta and public objections, the work was halted, but part of the wall had already been covered.
In the Yunus Rajabiy neighborhood of Yakkasaray district, a football field that residents had protected from construction through four years of court battles has been renovated. With sponsor funds, new turf was laid, and walls and benches were installed.
A major fire broke out at a shopping complex in Zangiata district, Tashkent region. The blaze affected more than 10 stores selling furniture, sporting goods, mobile accessories, gifts, and children's items.
Social media buzzed with discussions about local governors' methods of dealing with residents. The governor of Shahrisabz district entered a citizen's home without permission and ordered a fine for an unkempt yard. The governor of Chinaz district ordered 'shameful neighborhood' signs to be hung on abandoned houses.
Construction continues on a new passenger terminal at Andijan airport. Its area will be eight times larger than the old one, and capacity five times higher. Opening is planned for spring 2027.
The area around the Oqsaroy residence is being transformed into an open public park. Fences stretching about 2 km along the borders have been removed, revealing green space that had been closed to most city residents for years.
A white mulberry tree over 350 years old, growing in the 'Blue Domes' alley, has been granted the status of a state natural monument.
Fans of movies, video games, comics, anime, and cosplay gathered at the Comic Con Tashkent 2026 festival. Special guests included actors from 'Stranger Things' and 'Game of Thrones'.
Shahzod Nurmatov and Sobir Safaraliyev became world champions in lightweight double sculls (LM2x) in rowing. In the final in Amsterdam, they clocked 6:21.93, beating representatives from Germany and the USA.
Source: www.gazeta.uz