Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has labeled Sunday's Premier League match against leaders Arsenal as a 'final', stating that defeat would end his side's title hopes. City trails Arsenal by six points but has a game in hand, and a victory would narrow the gap while intensifying pressure as the title race enters its decisive phase.
A ceremonial event was held in Tashkent to honor Grandmaster Javokhir Sindorov, who set a historic record at the FIDE Candidates Tournament. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev personally presented the chess player with the 'Mehnat Shuhrati' order, emphasizing that this achievement is a victory for the entire people and all of New Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – World Bank Group President Ajay Banga held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan Jamshid Kuchkarov. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral partnership and supporting large-scale socio-economic reforms aimed at improving the welfare of the republic's population.
The Government of Uzbekistan has approved a decision to provide a 50% discount on certain state services for teachers in the country. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Justice via its Telegram channel. The discount applies to all pedagogical personnel engaged in professional activities in the field of education and upbringing under employment contracts at educational institutions.
According to the Uzbekistan Hydrometeorological Service (Uzhydromet), precipitation is not expected across most of the country on Saturday and Sunday. However, there is a risk of mudflows and floods in foothill and mountainous areas, which could pose a serious threat to local communities and infrastructure.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. The Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDeP) has analyzed the results of the first phase of the nationwide 'Together with the People' program, highlighting the effectiveness of the system of direct interaction with the population. The extensive work, covering all regions of the republic, demonstrated the productivity of the chosen format: in a short period, working groups managed to visit about 29,000 households and identify 534 local problems, 421 of which were promptly resolved on the spot.
Officers from the Fergana Customs Department intercepted a passenger vehicle entering from a neighboring state and uncovered a large shipment of prohibited drugs. During an inspection, two postal parcels, transferred from the Sokh district to Fergana, were found. Customs officials discovered 150 boxes of a medication called Tawon liar hidden among clothing and food items, totaling 6,000 tablets.
On April 17, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a decree awarding chess player Javohir Sindarov the 'Labor Glory' order. The decree was read out by Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov during a ceremony to welcome the chess player. This action was noted as an official recognition and commendation of Sindarov's success at the Candidates Tournament held in Cyprus.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. Internet fraud, data theft, account hacking, and attacks on information systems have become a daily reality, significantly complicating the investigation process and legal qualification. In Navoi, a specialized training course for criminal judges was held, focusing on the specifics of adjudicating such crimes.
In Uzbekistan, during control measures conducted in the first quarter of 2026 by the Center for Pharmaceutical Product Safety and the pharmaceutical inspection department, 25 pharmacies operating without licenses were identified. It was revealed that these pharmacies were functioning without proper permits, blatantly violating established regulations.
Uzbekistan has significantly streamlined the procedure for obtaining a certificate confirming the absence of debt for utility services. This document can now be issued free of charge and online through the Unified Portal of Interactive State Services (EPIGU, my.gov.uz) in just a few steps. The changes took effect on April 16, following a presidential decree that had previously outlined this initiative.
In Tashkent, control over the condition of cultural heritage sites is being significantly intensified. The press service of the Cultural Heritage Agency announced that oversight will not be a one-time measure but a permanent, systematic event with regular inspections and strict requirements for responsible structures. This move aims to enhance preservation efforts, yet it raises concerns about potential challenges in implementation and resource allocation.