A brutal murder has taken place in the town of Shirin, Sirdaryo province. The incident occurred late in the afternoon on April 29. The victim, M.S., 29, was busy with household chores at her home when the 29-year-old second wife of her husband (married via nikah) stormed into the house. The assailant, identified as N.Kh., stabbed M.S. and her two young daughters before fleeing the scene. The children were aged five and three.

On April 29, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining strategic measures to further develop Uzbekistan’s hydropower industry.

The Ministry of Health has drafted a document to repeal the outdated regulations governing the implementation of the "Electronic Prescription" system. News of this move sparked speculation on social media and across some news outlets, with many assuming the system itself was being scrapped.

In a sweeping move to address systemic inefficiencies, the 44 chiefs of municipal and district electricity supply enterprises were dismissed on Thursday. The decision followed a high-level meeting at "Provincial Electric Networks," chaired by the Minister of Energy, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and with financial support from the Government of Japan, has officially commissioned five energy-efficient pilot sites in the Syrdarya and Tashkent provinces. These sites, now handed over to local Khokimiyats, mark a significant step forward in Uzbekistan’s journey toward decarbonization and sustainable development.

Starting May 1, the Tashkent Metro’s Elevated Ring Line will begin service an hour earlier, at 5:00 AM, aligning its start time with all other lines, the Metro press service reported.

As reported earlier, the Ministry of Justice has officially registered the Rules for Upkeep and Operation of Residential Apartment Buildings.

The State Security Service (DXX) has reported the arrest of a mahalla chairman and a local mayor’s assistant in Andijan district on suspicion of corruption.

The Ministry of Justice has officially registered the Rules for Upkeep and Operation of Residential Apartment Buildings. According to the rules, the following activities are prohibited within residential apartment buildings and their adjacent land plots:

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a series of proposals aimed at environmental protection, ensuring ecological stability, improving waste management systems, and expanding protected natural areas Thursday.

During a meeting on April 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved a proposal to repurpose 7,400 hectares of land in the Fergana province, shifting away from cotton and grain in favor of more profitable crops.

Following their high-level talks today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš signed a joint declaration aimed at advancing a new era of expanded cooperation, the presidential press service said.

Tashkent International Airport has deployed the German-engineered AVES Airport bird strike prevention system, Uzbekistan Airports said in a statement.

Four individuals have been arrested in the Denau district of Surkhandarya province for the brutal beating of a father and son, which tragically resulted in the son’s death.

Children’s Ombudsman, Surayyo Rakhmonova, has intervened following reports of alleged misconduct against a minor in the Akhangaran district of the Tashkent province.

Today, April 30, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš held high-level talks in Tashkent during the Prime Minister's official visit. The discussions included a private, one-on-one session followed by expanded meetings with their respective national delegations, the presidential press service reported.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its annual 2026 World Press Freedom Index, on which Uzbekistan climbed one spot compared to last year, ranking 147th out of 180 countries. Despite this slight rise in position, the country’s press situation remain “Very Serious”, with its overall score actually dropping from 35.24 to 34.95 points. This decline was reflected in three of the five key indicators: political context, legal framework, and sociocultural context. Conversely, the scores for the economic framework and safety saw modest improvements.

The Energy Expert Training Center (EETC), established under Uzbekistan-Korea energy cooperation, will hold its first regular training course of 2026.

The government has officially approved new administrative regulation allowing vehicle owners to apply online for the release of their vehicles from impound lots.

The Criminal Court District of Fergana province has handed down a verdict against a citizen who took part in Russia's war against Ukraine.