▪️ President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan approved a package of new initiatives on March 3 aimed at radically strengthening the protection of women's and children's rights. State policy is taking a firm stance against harassment and violence, implementing strict legal filters and modern technological solutions to ensure the safety of the most vulnerable populations.
On March 3, Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Baxtiyor Saidov held a telephone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.
Papa Johns pizza chain has introduced a new product to its menu: a croissant pizza. This item is released as a limited edition, offering customers a novel fusion of pizza and croissant.
Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. Israel's Ambassador to Uzbekistan Gideon Lustig stated that Uzbekistan is not viewed as a high-risk area. During a March 3 press briefing, he said: "We have full trust in the level of security provided by Uzbekistan's authorities."
On March 3, a meeting on strengthening national defense capabilities was held under the chairmanship of Uzbekistan's President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This was reported by the presidential press service.
Tashkent – Israel's Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Gideon Lustig, accused Iran of providing unprecedented financial support to Hezbollah during a press briefing in Tashkent, stating that over the past year, this support has exceeded $1.2 billion. The diplomat emphasized that these funds are directed towards rebuilding the group's military capabilities in Lebanon, whose activities have been declared illegal by Beirut for the first time in decades.
Tashkent – Israeli Ambassador to Uzbekistan Gideon Lustig presented his country's official position on the current Middle East situation during a meeting with journalists in Tashkent. The diplomat detailed the reasons why Israel and the U.S. transitioned to an active military operation phase at this moment.
The basic volume of natural gas consumption has been extended in all regions of Uzbekistan until March 15. The decision was made considering updated weather forecasts.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 — the brand's first truly intuitive AI-powered smartphone. Here, artificial intelligence is integrated not as a separate feature but as the foundation of the entire system.
In Tashkent, planned works to improve the condition and capacity of the street-road network continued on March 2. The measures are being carried out considering weather conditions and aim to ensure traffic safety and efficient organization of traffic flows.
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan updated prices for the sale and repurchase of measured gold bars on March 3. Quotations may be adjusted throughout the day. The regulator noted that prices could change depending on the global gold market situation.
Starting in 2028, each neighborhood (mahalla) will undergo automatic risk indicator analysis, with areas categorized as "green," "yellow," or "red" based on emergency situation threat levels.