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The National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan reported that on the night of October 25 to 26, due to unfavorable meteorological conditions, PM concentrations in Tashkent may rise: under the international AQI the air may become 'unhealthy', and under the national index — 'orange'. The causes cited are cooling, weak wind and a temperature inversion.
Aziz KarimovThe Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan will hold a demonstration of personnel, special equipment, service vehicles, and mounted cavalry in central Tashkent. The event is timed to the 35th anniversary of the founding of the internal affairs bodies and the Day of Internal Affairs Officers on October 25. The display will take place under drone surveillance, and entry is free for residents and guests of the capital.
Otabek YusupovOn October 23, an award ceremony for the winners of a competition aimed at developing children's literature was held at the Alisher Navo'i Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature. Experts selected 23 works out of 198; as a result, three collections were published by age category.
Otabek YusupovThe Tashkent city administration (khokimiyat) reported that, as part of additional measures for the city's socio-economic development for 2026–2027, a review of the financial condition of markets and shopping complexes, an inventory of their property and identification of existing problems will be organized. The process will examine cadastral documents, owner registers, illegal constructions, land plot boundaries and the complexes' debts. Based on the results, proposals will be prepared, including the possible sale of assets at public auction.
Aziz KarimovIn Tashkent, a project for the complete renovation of Elbek Park, covering 11.74 hectares, was presented at a public hearing. Part of the park will be occupied by the Uzbek-Turkish Friendship Square with a crescent arch and a monument to Ataturk. The work is planned to be completed by the end of November using the khokimiyat budget. In Tashkent, a project for the complete renovation of the 11.74-hectare Elbek Park was presented at a public hearing. Part of the park will house the Uzbek-Turkish Friendship Square with a crescent arch and a monument to Atatürk. The work is planned to be completed by the end of November using the mayor's office budget.
Aziz KarimovThe 5th Zakovat-Gambit chess tournament has reached its decisive stage: regional qualifiers took place from October 19 to 23, with 5,831 chess players registering, including 633 women — a tournament record. An additional online qualifier will be held on chess.com on October 24, the semifinal on October 28, and the final will take place in Tashkent on October 29–30. Grandmasters Peter Leko and Humpy Koneru are expected to attend.
Bekzod NazarovThe press service of the capital's administration reported that about 100 units of specialized equipment have been deployed to reduce dust formation on the streets of Tashkent. Fountains and irrigation systems are also being launched in the city to increase humidity and settle dust.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Uzhydromet's forecast for October 25, variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Uzbekistan. The air temperature will be 15–20 degrees Celsius, 10–15 in the north. In Tashkent — 17–19 degrees, easterly wind at 3–8 m/s. In the desert zone and in the north, winds may strengthen to 13–18 m/s with drifting dust.
Aziz KarimovFollowing a meeting between Uzbekistan's Health Minister Eldor Adilov and Lee Won-sok, vice president of South Korea's AUM & LEE Architects & Associates, the Ministry of Health signed a consulting services agreement for the project of a 265-bed National Oncology Center in Tashkent. The center will be part of a medical cluster being created with the participation of the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The contract's cost and the construction timeline are not disclosed.
Otabek YusupovUzhydromet forecasts variable cloudiness and no precipitation for October 24 across the republic. The temperature will be 15–20 degrees Celsius, with 10–15 in the north. In Tashkent, 16–18 degrees are expected, with an easterly wind of 3–8 m/s. In the northern and desert areas, the wind may intensify to 13–18 m/s with blowing dust.
Sevara AzamovaOn the night of October 23–24, air quality in Tashkent briefly deteriorated due to weather conditions — cooling, weak wind and a temperature inversion. According to the Special Commission, at most monitoring points the PM2.5 pollution level corresponded to the 'unhealthy' and 'very unhealthy' categories of the international AQI index, while the national index remained at the 'yellow' level. Improvement was expected during the day on October 24.
Javlon TursunovOn the night of October 24, a fire broke out in an apartment of a residential complex on Yusuf Sakkokiy Street in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent. The fire was extinguished by 01:52, and the body of one person was found at the scene. A criminal case has been opened; the cause of the fire is being established.
Sevara AzamovaThe press service of the Center for Traffic Organization announced the opening of a new section of dedicated bus lane on Shakhrisabz street about 1 km long — from Amir Temur avenue to Makhtumkuli street. The continuous BRT line on Shota Rustaveli and Shakhrisabz streets has reached almost 8 km. In the future, the corridor is planned to be extended, linking the Sergeli and Yunusabad districts.
Otabek YusupovOn October 23, the Chaplin Awards ceremony was held at the Palace of International Forums «Uzbekistan», organized jointly with The Hollywood Reporter. The Golden Cane award went to Leonela Manturova, and Uzbek director Shukhrat Abbasov was honored posthumously. On October 24, the Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala is scheduled in Tashkent.
Sevara AzamovaThe Tashkent inspection for control in construction and housing and communal services, together with partner organizations, examined a case of damage to graves at a cemetery in the Yashnabad district. Earthworks near the cemetery were carried out without permits and in violation of urban planning norms; due to the contractor's negligence, the cemetery wall and some graves were damaged. It was previously reported that a wall of the Botkin cemetery collapsed due to construction on the territory of a former champagne factory.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the forecast of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, on the night of October 24 in Tashkent, due to falling temperatures, weak wind and a strong temperature inversion, concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 particles will rise. Under the international AQI index, the air may reach the 'unhealthy' level, while under the national index it is expected to remain at the 'yellow' level. Gradual improvement is expected from the morning.
Sevara AzamovaTicket sales have opened in Tashkent for the AFC Champions League Elite match between Pakhtakor and Saudi Al-Nassr, which will take place on 2 November at the central Pakhtakor stadium. Tickets are available in six price categories — from 100 thousand to 3 million soums (CIP category). Entry to the stadium will be only via a QR code in a special app.
Bekzod NazarovThe Tashkent khokimiyat announced the start of work on creating an artificial lake and recreation area in the Kurgontepa mahalla of Uchtepa district on a 0.9-hectare plot. The reservoir, with an area of 0.37 hectares and a depth of 2 meters, will be located between kindergartens No. 340 and No. 346; swimming will be prohibited. Completion is planned by the end of 2026; the project is part of an initiative to create 12 reservoirs in all districts of the capital.
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