Iceland and Norway Reconsider EU Membership
Iceland is accelerating preparations for a referendum on resuming EU accession talks, while support for membership is growing in Norway, driven by rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Centrum Air and Turkish Technic Signed a Multi-Year Component Pool Services Agreement
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private air carrier and part of the international logistics and transportation group Centrum Holding, has signed a multi-year component pool agreement with Turkish Technic, one of the world’s leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, for its Airbus A320 fleet.
Sun Erupts with Strongest Flare in Two Months
Astronomers have recorded a powerful X1.4-class solar flare — the first in two months. Part of the plasma cloud is directed toward Earth, which could have effects on technology and the environment.
Tashkent Hosts Kazakh Delegation for Talks
A Kazakh delegation led by Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev has arrived in Uzbekistan for talks aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation.
Forbes released its annual ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Leading the list is Elon Musk, whose fortune reached a record $839 billion. Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin hold second and third places. The top 20 includes entrepreneurs from the US, China, India, and Europe, with total billionaire wealth reaching $20.1 trillion.
A Russian court has fined Google an astronomical amount — $1.4 quintillion. This exceeds the entire global GDP and is worth more than all the money in the world.
Meta to Invest Up to $27B in Nebius Infrastructure
Meta and Arkady Volozh’s Nebius have agreed on joint investments of up to $27 billion over five years to develop AI data center infrastructure.
The results of the negotiations were formalized by agreements
Following the first meeting of the Uzbek-Tajik Supreme Interstate Council, a ceremony was held to sign and exchange bilateral documents.
Space Technology Conference 2026 Opens
The Space Technology Conference 2026 has opened in Tashkent, bringing together representatives from dozens of countries to discuss the future of the space industry and expand cooperation.
Sindarov starts the FIDE Candidates Tournament with a victory
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov started the FIDE Candidates Tournament with a hard-fought victory, managing to turn around a difficult game against one of his strongest opponents.
APEX INSURANCE: Growth and Strengthening Leadership in the Uzbek Insurance Market
2025 was a significant milestone for APEX INSURANCE. The company demonstrated strong financial results, implemented a sustainable growth strategy, and strengthened its position as a leader in the Uzbek insurance market.