Over 170 Uzbek pilgrims performing Umrah are currently stranded in the "Canary" and "Al-Ayam Elite" hotels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, awaiting return to their homeland. They arrived as part of 14-day trips organized by private intermediaries, but due to false information and mistakes by the organizers, they have been unable to return home, highlighting ongoing issues with unregulated pilgrimage services.
Based on data from the Republican Hydrometeorological Service (“Uzhydromet”) and international centers, weather in Uzbekistan from April 6 to 12 is expected to be variable and fluctuating. At the beginning of the week, due to moist air flows entering from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan, significant cooling and rainfall are forecast: on Monday and Tuesday, daytime temperatures will be around +15…+17°C, while in northern and mountainous areas, they will be +10…+13°C. Strong winds with speeds up to 20 meters per second are also possible.
The world premiere of the historical epic 'Amir Temur' was held on April 2. The film about the life of the military leader during a period of political instability is being shown in cinemas in over 120 countries. According to the creators, the film is a commercial project, with no funding taken from the state budget.
In the Bektemir district of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, criminal investigation officers have detained members of a criminal group responsible for a brazen robbery attack on an elderly woman. The perpetrators, who came from a region in search of easy money, meticulously planned the crime but failed to evade justice.
Authorities in Tashkent have taken decisive action following a serious incident in the Yashnabad district on the night of March 30. After a collision between a Malibu and a Leapmotor car, it was discovered that the driver of the unregistered Malibu was under the influence of alcohol. When road patrol service officers arrived at the scene to document the incident, the driver, identified as B.P., actively resisted, refused to undergo a breathalyzer test, and assaulted one of the officers.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations conducted an operation on the Kamchik Pass. Today, April 3, on the A-373 highway section passing through the pass in the “Dolina – Tashkent” direction, the driver of a Damas-brand vehicle lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off the roadway into a ditch.
APK files claiming to notify users of a fake court summons are being circulated on the Telegram messaging platform. Opening these files or clicking on malicious links can lead to severe consequences, as they act as a "key" for cybercriminals to gain access to victims' phones.
In Tashkent, on March 20, a collapse occurred at a construction site in the city center. The incident resulted in the deaths of three workers, with several others injured. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations.
A court in Tashkent’s Chilanzar district has issued a verdict in a criminal case against individuals who deceived citizens with promises of job placements in European countries such as Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Croatia, as well as visa processing. The number of victims reached 140 people. The perpetrators, starting in January 2023, established several LLCs and disseminated advertisements through social media, claiming potential monthly salaries ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 euros or more.
Law enforcement agencies in Tashkent have initiated an investigation into a high-profile case of child abuse. A 41-year-old resident of the Yunusabad district has been charged with systematic violence against her minor stepdaughter.
The General Prosecutor's Office informed the newspaper Gazeta about a bank employee murdering a client in the Uzbekistan District of Fergana Region. On March 31 at 08:14, a resident of the "Afgon" neighborhood in Uzbekistan District contacted the regional police duty unit at number 102, reporting that his nephew S.E. had gone to a commercial bank in Kokand city on March 30 to sign a contract and had not returned, requesting assistance in finding him.
Acclaimed director and producer Danny Boyle is organizing a major cultural event titled “You Are Here,” set to take place at London’s Southbank Centre on May 3, 2026. The event traverses 75 years of youth culture and social movements, including teddy boys, punk, rave, Brit pop, and numerous other streams. It marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Festival Hall’s opening for the postwar 1951 Festival of Britain and celebrates the Southbank Centre’s role in supporting youth culture.