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Efforts underway to contain hydrogen sulfide leak at gas well in southern Uzbekistan
A hydrogen sulfide leak at the “25 Years of Independence” gas field in Surkhandarya has led to evacuation of the local population. Works to contain the leak are expected to start soon, Emergency Ministry representative said.
Photo report: Inside Uzbekistan’s first school accessible to children with disabilities
School No. 298 in Tashkent has become the first inclusive school in Uzbekistan. It has been adapted for children with disabilities: fitted with ramps, an elevator, handrails, tactile tiles and accessible facilities. Teachers have been trained to support children with special needs.
Summer season in Uzbekistan was warmer than average this year — Uzhydromet
The last month of summer in Uzbekistan was among the three warmest Augusts during all years of observations. The whole summer season was warmer than normal, but without record highs.
Tashkent metro begins installation of metal detectors at all stations
All metro stations in Tashkent will be equipped with metal detectors. The metro administration said the aim is to “enhance security and improve the quality of service”.
Head of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences Behzod Yuldashev passes away
President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Behzod Yuldashev passed away at the age of 79.
Op-ed: Embracing youthful energy and opportunity in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has tremendous opportunities for development with its young and energetic population. But they are unevenly spread, and some are left behind. Now it is time to unleash young talents' creativity and energy, Akiko Fujii, UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan, writes in her op-ed.
UzA, Uzbekistan National News Agency, introduces virtual anchor (video)
Uzbekistan’s main state news agency UzA introduced a virtual news anchor named Sobira Kholdorova who will read news in nine languages. Journalist Dildora Abdukhalilova was used as a prototype.
Drivers with suspended licenses cause 707 crashes, 212 deaths in 2023. Senate calls for stricter penalties
Drivers with suspended licenses in Uzbekistan caused 707 traffic accidents in 2023, resulting in 212 fatalities and 546 injuries. Head of the Senate’s Defense and security committee, meeting new chief of the traffic police, called for stricter penalties and control.
UN launches water safety and environmental education projects in Karakalpakstan
The UN has launched two projects in Karakalpakstan, supported by Multi-partner human security trust fund for the Aral Sea region. The UNICEF project aims to improve access to safe water, while the joint UNDP and FAO project focuses to provide local residents with skills to solve eco-problems.
“If you love your children, put them in the safe car seat” — US ambassador
Gazeta.uz asked the US ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick to share his opinion on what the government should do to reduce the high number of traffic accidents. “The first and most important thing is to wear seatbelts. We manufacture automobiles with seatbelts for a reason,” he said.
Uzbekistan takes measures to prevent spread of mpox
Urgent measures are being implemented in Uzbekistan to detect and prevent the spread of mpox, Sanitary committee said. Infectious disease hospitals have prepared beds and stockpiled medicines, border and airport controls have been strengthened.
Senate approves liability for unlawful involvement of children in religious education
The Senate approved a law making parents responsible for involving their children in illegal religious education. Senator Farakhat Sadullayeva said that children who are involved in hujra are not only at risk of radicalization, but often become victims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse.
New navigation introduced in Tashkent metro (photos)
New navigation has been introduced at Alisher Navoi and Pakhtakor stations of the Tashkent underground. The project was initiated by private companies. Signs are in Uzbek, with partial translations into Russian and English.
Tashkent plans to build 20 more pedestrian overpasses, public has concerns
Twenty new pedestrian overpasses are expected to be built in Tashkent during four years for $8.52 million. Their locations have not yet been revealed, leading the experts and public to worry about the real necessity of the structures proven to be inconvenient.
Urgench airport to open three days earlier than scheduled
Urgench airport will resume operation from 5 August, three days earlier than scheduled. It was closed on 20 July for capital reconstruction of the runway.
Afghan-made drink Royal contains excessive amount of coloring agent — regulator
Pomegranate juice drink Royal, produced in Afghanistan, has been found to contain excessive amount of coloring agent Azorubine (E122), a controlling body said. This dye can have an adverse effect on children’s activity and attention.
Breaking biases down
Zarnigor Rakhimova, school graduate from Bukhara province, took bronze medal at the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI). Ucell helped Uzbekistan’s girls team to take part in the competition in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Tuition fees at public universities in Uzbekistan to increase by 15%
Tuition fees at public universities in Uzbekistan will increase by an average of 15%. This is the first adjustment of the fees in four years.
Very hot weather expected in Uzbekistan in coming days
In the second half of the week, daytime temperatures in Uzbekistan are expected to reach +40…+43 degrees Celsius, with the southern and desert regions experiencing up to +44…+45 degrees.
Op-ed: End stigma to end AIDS — once and for all
The biggest and most stubborn barrier to ending AIDS is not medical. It’s the persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination and criminalization of HIV transmission and behaviours, writes Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe Central Asia.
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