A gas explosion occurred in an apartment building in Kokand, Fergana Region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on February 25 at 14:47, a report was received about a flash in a building in the "Buston" neighborhood. The explosion was followed by a fire, which almost completely destroyed an apartment on the second floor. Neighboring apartments were also damaged.
An explosion occurred in a residential building in the Payariq district of Samarkand region. Five members of one family—a couple and their three children—were injured. Later, one of the victims died in the hospital.
In Tashkent, the State Museum of Timurid History has suspended visitor admissions from February 25. The institution has begun extensive work on reconstruction, technical equipment, and updating the exhibition space.
On February 21, 2026, the International Business Case Competition, an international business case contest organized with the support of the ADM group of companies, launched at New Uzbekistan University.
Anvar Tuychiev, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water Management, and Ecology, has sent a senatorial inquiry to Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov, requesting information on the condition of shelters for stray animals in the capital.
Uzbek Overseas Geology Company has commenced a geological exploration project in Afghanistan. The work aims to identify reserves of hydrocarbons, as well as iron and copper ore.
The former district head was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, abuse of power, and violations in land allocation procedures. The court also imposed a fine and a ban on holding public office.
A mass poisoning of children occurred in kindergartens in Fergana Region. The food supplier was LLC "Garden Catering Trade", selected in violation of public procurement laws. A warning from the Anti-Corruption Agency was ignored.
The delivery service Wolt will cease operations in Uzbekistan from March 5 of this year. The company announced this in a statement on its official website.
The income gap between Uzbekistan's "richest" and "poorest" regions has reached 3.6 times, indicating a shift from "healthy" disparities to an alarming phase.
The income gap between the richest and poorest regions of Uzbekistan has reached 3.6 times, exceeding the acceptable threshold of 3 times for developing countries and indicating a transition to a concerning phase.
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