Deep respect was expressed to the veterans, whose lives and heroic deeds became examples of courage and perseverance
On May 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited World War II veterans and veterans of the labor front, congratulating them on the holiday.
Uzbek and Austrian MIAs Sign Memorandum
Uzbekistan and Austria are bolstering their "security belt": a strategic document has been signed in Tashkent to define the vector of cooperation between the two nations in combating global threats. From cybercrime to illegal migration, Interior Ministers Aziz Tashpulatov and Gerhard Karner have agreed to establish unified response mechanisms and exchange cutting-edge digital expertise.
SETI and NASA Breakthrough: 27 Candidate Planets Found in Systems Where They Were Invisible
Worlds with double sunsets, legendary thanks to the Star Wars franchise, have proven to be far more common than previously thought. A team of astronomers, led by the University of New South Wales and the SETI Institute, has discovered 27 new "candidate planets" in binary star systems. This discovery was made possible by an innovative method of analyzing gravitational distortions, allowing planets to be found even where they remain invisible to traditional detection techniques.
Why the New US Strategy Upends EU Migration Policy
The new US counterterrorism strategy has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. Washington has officially branded Europe an "incubator of terrorist threats" and demanded an immediate mobilization of resources from its allies. As European capitals reel from the harsh rhetoric, the White House points to specific causes of the crisis—ranging from uncontrolled migration to a perceived refusal to defend its own borders and values.
Green Light for Agribusiness: New State Support Rules Enter into Force
Uzbekistan is moving to a fundamentally new level of agricultural support. A new government decree grants farmers access to unprecedented incentives—ranging from compensation for solar panel costs to subsidies for imported livestock. However, this state generosity is backed by rigorous oversight: inefficient use of funds now carries the risk of a three-year ban on any budgetary assistance.
Jakhongir Artykhodjayev has officially initiated a major investment project in the US state of Kentucky. The total value of the initiative is estimated at $600 million. The new industrial complex is planned to host production across four key sectors: automobile assembly, solar panel manufacturing, window spare parts, and aluminum products.
The participation of the Uzbek delegation in the prestigious SelectUSA Investment Summit, held in Washington from May 3 to 6, was marked by a series of strategic victories for domestic business. BMB HOLDING stood at the center of the events: from presenting a unique national brand to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to concluding partnership agreements with major financial institutions and a range of cities in California. This visit served as a clear signal of Uzbek manufacturers' readiness to compete at the highest international level, offering eco-friendly and certified products to the U.S. market.
Japan Invests in Training Uzbek Animators
Uzbekistan's creative industry is reaching a new level thanks to a partnership with the trendsetters of the animation world. The Ministry of Digital Technologies and the Japanese company ELF-IN Co., Ltd are launching a large-scale educational project. With the infusion of substantial grants and the involvement of foreign masters, the country will begin training specialists capable of creating world-class graphics.
Robot "Converts" to Buddhism in South Korean Temple
Korean Buddhist temples are opening their doors to high technology: in Seoul, a robot named Gabi has officially become an honorary monk. During a solemn initiation ceremony, the machine not only received traditional attire but also promised to follow specific "digital" precepts. This unusual experiment is designed to remind us that even artificial intelligence should be grounded in the values of compassion.
Uzbekistan national team to play a friendly match against the Netherlands
Uzbekistan enters the final stretch before its first-ever FIFA World Cup. Under the guidance of the legendary Fabio Cannavaro, the squad will play a series of high-profile friendly matches in North America, culminating in a clash with the Netherlands in New York. This trip will serve not only as a tactical assessment but also as a vital stage of adaptation to the conditions of the 2026 World Cup.
A New Leisure Space: Uzbekona and Dolcetta Open in Central Tashkent
A new gastronomic space has opened in Tashkent — Uzbekona Restaurant in collaboration with Dolcetta Cafe & Gelateria.