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In Gijduvan, Uzbekistan, the Narzullaev family has been preserving the art of ceramics for seven generations, with the youngest member, Dilnoza Narzullaeva, establishing a ceramics museum in Tashkent to continue this legacy. She notes that while there were over forty workshops in Gijduvan in the 1940s, today only their family actively maintains this centuries-old tradition, highlighting the challenges of cultural preservation in a modernizing world. The family's work extends beyond ceramics to include carpet weaving and embroidery, all kept alive through meticulous handcrafting techniques.

Nathalie Baye, one of France's most celebrated and decorated film stars, has died at the age of 77. French media report that she passed away at her home in Paris on Friday evening due to a form of dementia, specifically Lewy body dementia, as confirmed by her family to the AFP news agency.

In the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan, a group of men organized an off-road rally through a poppy field, damaging part of a unique natural landscape. The incident, carried out to create dramatic footage for social media, resulted in severe financial and legal repercussions for the participants, highlighting ongoing challenges in environmental protection and public awareness.

The Telegram channel Ekolog.uz published a video showing a group of men destroying a wetland with their vehicles in the Kokdala district of Qashqadaryo region. The incident was promptly investigated by the Committee for Ecology and Climate Change in collaboration with the regional Department of Internal Affairs.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. The National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan has released data on outbound tourism since the beginning of 2026. According to the report, over 1.63 million citizens have traveled abroad, marking an increase of 111,600 compared to the same period last year. This surge highlights a significant rise in tourist activity from the country, reflecting broader trends in regional mobility and economic factors.

Former world No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic continues to struggle with the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments. On Friday, he announced he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open (April 22-May 3), one of the final stops before the French Open.

An explosion occurred in the O‘rtaovul neighborhood of O‘rta Chirchiq district, Tashkent region, on the night of April 16, resulting in the deaths of 4 people and serious injuries to 2 others. According to press secretary of the General Prosecutor's Office, Khayot Shamsutdinov, the incident happened around 01:40 due to a violation of fire safety rules.

Tashkent, April 26, 1966 – Podrobno.uz. Exactly 60 years ago, on April 26, 1966, life in Tashkent was forever divided into "before" and "after." The Tashkent earthquake became not only a severe test but also a symbol of incredible unity. This event fundamentally altered the city's history, impacting the lives of thousands, yet it also triggered a wave of aid and reconstruction efforts across the Union.

A video circulating on social media from Tashkent shows a young man bringing a cat in a bag to a bridge and deliberately throwing it into the river. The animal managed to swim out, but the act itself has sparked a wave of public outrage: the man consciously discarded the animal and coldly filmed the incident.

A traffic incident in Tashkent has sparked public outrage after a driver of a Malibu sedan was caught on video traveling in the wrong lane and threatening another motorist. The footage, which went viral on social media, shows the Malibu driver moving against traffic, blocking the path of a correctly driving vehicle, and engaging in a heated verbal altercation that escalated into explicit threats. The confrontation included exchanges such as the Malibu driver saying, "I'll send you to that Allah," highlighting the aggressive nature of the encounter.

Cases of violence against children in preschool institutions in Uzbekistan have remained a critical issue for years. In 2025, the Children's Ombudsman received 512 notifications from investigative bodies, each related to child abuse. At the initiative of the ombudsman, 19 criminal and 26 administrative cases were initiated, and 20 decisions to refuse criminal prosecution were overturned. Children's Ombudsman Surayyo Rakhmonova noted that in 2024, nearly every fifth complaint involved violence, with 28% of these occurring in educational institutions, and the situation remained equally serious in 2025.

According to information released by the Hydrometeorological Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzhydromet), the weather over the weekend is expected to be mostly precipitation-free across many regions of the country. However, some areas may experience short-term rain and thunderstorms.