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Formula 35 Science Festival Held in Tashkent: Excavations, Topazes, and Martian Soil

The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan organized the Formula 35 science festival at the Tashkent Botanical Garden, featuring nine thematic zones. Scientists from various institutes conducted interactive experiments for children, ranging from acid-base reactions to solar observations. Schoolgirls presented a project recreating Martian soil. The event concluded with the announcement of results from the national science hackathon. The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan organized the Formula 35 festival at the Tashkent Botanical Garden, featuring nine thematic zones. Scientists from various institutes demonstrated experiments to children, ranging from acid-base reactions to solar observations, while schoolgirls presented a project on recreating Martian soil. The event concluded with the announcement of results from the national scientific hackathon.

Otabek Yusupov

28 Oct 2026 · 06:084 min read

World

Thousands of sheep marched through central Madrid at the transhumance festival

On October 25, 2026, a flock of 1,250 sheep and 160 goats passed through Madrid's historic center as part of the transhumance festival — a celebration of the centuries-old practice of driving livestock between pastures. This year's route bypassed Puerta del Sol, where activists set up a protest camp after an eviction and the death of an 87-year-old resident. At Plaza de la Villa, a symbolic ceremony was held paying 50 maravedís per thousand animals, a tradition dating back to 1418.

Aziz Karimov

25 Oct 2026 · 23:242 min read

Culture

Maria Zakharova recites poetry with sign language interpretation at charity festival in Moscow

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on October 20 performed at the charity festival 'Light of Hope' at the Moskva concert hall, reciting her original poem 'Rising Into the Storm' accompanied by sign language interpreters. The event brought together artists and children with hearing impairments.

Sevara Azamova

22 Oct 2026 · 06:502 min read

Uzbekistan

Science Festival Formula 35 to Take Place on October 21 at the Tashkent Botanical Garden

On October 21, the Tashkent Botanical Garden will host the science festival Formula 35, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence. Guests will enjoy nine interactive science zones, chemistry experiments, astronomical observations, quests and quizzes. Entrance to the garden will be free on the day of the festival.

Sevara Azamova

20 Oct 2026 · 17:221 min read

Culture

In the French Alps, chefs in boxing gloves guided amateurs at a culinary festival

At a gastronomic festival in the French Alps, professional chefs put on boxing gloves and had 20 minutes to verbally teach amateurs how to cook a soufflé omelette. Patricia Mathon won, admitting that she rarely cooks.

Shahnoza Ergasheva

19 Oct 2026 · 19:261 min read

Culture

Festival of 'Enotourism and National Cuisine of Uzbekistan' Starts in Surkhandarya

A festival dedicated to national cuisine, viticulture and the tourism potential of the region is taking place in the Altynsay district of Surkhandarya region. 15 districts and cities of the region are presenting dishes, grape varieties and handicrafts. The regional khokim Ulugbek Kosimov took part in the opening.

Shahnoza Ergasheva

15 Oct 2026 · 18:251 min read

Culture

Kazakhstan hosted the first Open Asian Cup of Falconry

The first Open Asian Cup of Falconry took place at the fifth international Shygys Salburyny festival. Hunters from ten countries participated, with about 15,000 spectators. The winners were Serikbolsyn Zhalgasuly (golden eagles), Zaki Makhmudkhan (hawks) and Temirali Tolegenuly (saker falcons).

Shahnoza Ergasheva

13 Oct 2026 · 18:421 min read