In the Turkish city of Izmir, a 22-year-old Uzbek citizen, Sevdora Hakimjanova, died in a hospital after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment building. The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul officially confirmed this incident. Turkish law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation at the scene, with the victim's body scheduled to be repatriated to Uzbekistan on March 23.
In Andijan, the Ramadan Eid morning begins earlier than usual. Men wash, dress in new clothes, and rush to mosques, while women sweep streets and courtyards to create a festive atmosphere. Newspaper correspondent Mumtozbegim Abdumumin captured moments reflecting the region's festive appearance and unique Eid joy.
The Center for Traffic Organization has presented an expert analysis of the situation around the 'Malika' market in Tashkent, where years-long traffic jams have become a serious problem for capital city drivers. Specialists emphasize that the collapse on this section is caused not only by the unfortunate location of public transport stops but also by a whole complex of infrastructural miscalculations.
In the Bostanliq district of Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan, a fire broke out in a Nexia 2 passenger car on Uzgʻarish Street on March 21 at 11:48. According to the press service of the Tashkent Region Emergency Situations Department, the incident was recorded as a road traffic accident.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. For many, Navruz is associated with childhood memories, the scents of spring, and a special feeling of joy. Ruslan Mirzarakhimov, a resident of a neighborhood in Tashkent region, shared what this holiday was like in the early 2000s.
The Human House gallery in Tashkent hosted a traditional sumalak cooking ceremony to celebrate the Navruz holiday. Founded by Lola Sayfi and her team, the event has been organized since 2018. In the courtyard, amidst clay walls and blue carved doors, the sounds of doira and the smoke of a bonfire filled the air, with guests dancing in national costumes to folk melodies. The sumalak preparation process lasted 12 hours, during which participants made good wishes and honored ancient traditions.
With the arrival of Navruz, the streets of Uzbekistan's cities fill with the characteristic aroma of smoke, caramel, and awakening earth. During these days, huge cauldrons are set up in mahalla courtyards, and everyday life comes to a halt for a full day. Sumalak – the main ceremonial dish of the holiday – requires not just culinary skill but immense patience and a special emotional state. In the traditional way of life, this space is exclusively a female domain. While men handle the technical aspects, bringing firewood and maintaining the fire under the heavy pots, the birth of the dish itself occurs within a close circle of women, where the division of labor conceals deep symbolism rooted in millennia of history.
On the night of March 21, the strongest geomagnetic storm in 2 months occurred on Earth. This event resulted from solar plasma ejections observed earlier in the week and the impact of mass separated from coronal holes on Earth's ionosphere. The International Solar Astronomy and Geophysics Center had previously forecast disturbances, but the storm's intensity exceeded expectations, stemming from a combination of multiple factors.
Yayoi Kusama, a leading figure in Japanese contemporary art, is nearing 100 years of age, yet her works and themes continue to resonate deeply. A retrospective of her career is on display at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne until August 2, 2026. Kusama is renowned for her Instagram-famous "Infinity Rooms"—immersive installations that create illusions of endless space—and large-scale polka-dot sculptures, but behind these playful pieces lies the story of a woman who faced significant social and mental health challenges.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. Legendary actor, martial arts master, and hero of numerous internet memes Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. According to reports from the American publication TMZ and other leading media outlets, the actor passed away on Thursday morning in Hawaii.
South Korea's global K-pop phenomenon BTS is making a full-group comeback after a four-year hiatus and the completion of mandatory military service by all seven members. The new album "ARIRANG" is set for release on March 20, 2026, followed by a free comeback concert in Seoul on March 21, expected to draw 260,000 fans. Netflix has secured streaming rights for the concert, bringing the event to a worldwide audience.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. In January and February 2026, over 1 million Uzbek citizens traveled abroad. This is 49.3 thousand more than in the same period last year. According to the national statistics committee, this indicator shows an increase in the travel activity of the country's population.