During natural disasters, persons with disabilities are most at risk because emergency alerts and evacuation routes may not be accessible to them. The World Bank conducted a study in Uzbekistan on this topic and shared recommendations on the needs of people with disabilities.
Pianist Lola Astanova shared her thoughts on social media popularity, success of Uzbeks abroad and desire to experiment with Uzbek national rhythms. “No matter how much we love classics, they’ve all been played,” she shared on the decision to create her own music in an interview with Gazeta.uz.
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, the PM2.5 particle concentration in the air of Tashkent reached 67.5 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding WHO recommendations by 18.7 times. At 4 a.m., this indicator in the Uzhydromet area was 87.5 micrograms per cubic meter.
The Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan claimed the sufficiency of the country’s armed forces to ensure its security under the mandate of the Constitution.
Nearly 120 Uzbekistani citizens who tried to illegally enter the United States have been returned home. Most of the citizens attempted to cross the border through Mexico.
President called for turning Uzbek bazaars into postcards of Uzbekistan. He ordered to develop a project of new modern market areas reflecting national culture. Jewelry complexes are planned to be created in each region and increase the number of hotels and guest houses.
Uzbekistan will develop and implement a national strategy against corruption until 2030, President Mirziyoyev said. The Anti-Corruption Agency will study foreign experience and the practice of anti-corruption investigation. Head of state emphasized appreciation toward the mass media’s contribution.
WHO reports the average body mass index in Uzbekistan of 26.5 kg per square meter — the highest in Central Asia. By 2060, the economic loss from obesity is expected to increase to $21.6 billion, equivalent to 4.7% of GDP.
It is necessary to provide the population with convenient and cheap public transportation to eliminate traffic jams, prevent air pollution and protect the environment, MP Alisher Kadirov stated. He believes the purchase of a private car should be affordable, while its maintenance should be costly.
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan adopted a law to improve the road traffic safety system. It included a clause on penalty for online publication of photos and videos of law enforcement officers “for the purpose of discrediting.” Only one deputy publicly opposed it and pointed out the risks.
Tashkent city kengash approved an increase in tariffs for drinking water supply. It will now cost 1,400 soums per cubic meter for individuals and 3,000 soums for legal entities.
Personal exhibitions of sculptor Ludviga Nesterovich and artist Tatyana Fadeyeva “Serene dreams” are held in Tashkent. Having opened five days apart, the exhibitions complement each other well. Both exhibitions push one to think of an art as a tool of self-discovery and self-expression.
From December 23 to 30, the State Academic Bolshoi Theater named after Alisher Navoi will host the premier of “The Nutcracker” ballet staged by Russian choreographer Maxim Petrov and accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan.
The government of Uzbekistan has approved the procedure for maintaining a list of perpetrators of sexual violence against underage children. The register includes the ones previously incarcerated for crimes involving minors. Those included in the list are prohibited from working with children.
Uzbekistani nationals who attempt to illegally enter the United States through the border with Mexico will now not be allowed into the country of migration. Instead, they will be detained until their immigration case is resolved.
A Mi-8 helicopter under the command of Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces crashed during a training flight at the Kattakurgan training area. The entire crew passed away.
Khokim of Tashkent Region Zoyir Mirzayev allocated 1.3 billion soums to purchase cars for his deputies and khokim of Yukorichirchik district. The necessity to replace the cars explained as “exceeded service life of five years,” which contradicts the procurement rules.
14 years ago, tree felling began in Tashkent’s Amir Temur Square. The loss of the capital’s central square became the most tragic event of the year. Gazeta.uz talked to eyewitnesses about the felling and studied archival publications in the media about the stance of the authorities.
Bonum Factum Gallery opened the exhibition “Courage and Empathy” about human freedom and equality. The exposition features documentary photographs by Swiss traveler Ella Maillart, who visited Central Asia in 1932, Uzbek photographers of the early 20th century, and works by contemporary artists.
NeUyat, the exhibition, a part of the eponymous festival aimed at breaking the culture of silence surrounding sexualized abuse, has opened in Tashkent. The main color of the exhibition is pink. The artists use it to highlight the way some in society perceive the issue they address as a social norm.
Sign up for additional features