A ceremonial event was held at the “Kuksaroy” residence to mark the 80th anniversary of People's Artist of Uzbekistan, prominent pop music performer Farrukh Zakirov. The ceremony was attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, state officials, representatives of the cultural and artistic community, as well as members of the “Yalla” ensemble.
A ceremonial event was held at the Koksaroy residence to mark the 80th birthday of renowned pop singer and People's Artist of Uzbekistan, Farrukh Zakirov, with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The ceremony was attended by prominent figures from the arts and culture sectors, state and public officials, creative intellectuals, and a broad representation of the public. The President congratulated Zakirov on this significant milestone, wishing him health, family well-being, and new creative achievements.
An under-construction five-story building is being forcibly demolished in the Kuyichirchik district of Tashkent region. The drastic measures were taken due to severe violations of construction norms and the entrepreneur's disregard for directives from regulatory authorities.
Uzbekistan is enhancing legal safeguards for citizens through the implementation of advanced forensic examination methods. A key stage of this effort involved training specialists in skills for the objective documentation of violence facts, which are intended to serve as an indisputable basis for ensuring justice and preventing torture.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has renewed his pledge to win the UEFA Champions League trophy, despite the team's elimination by Atlético Madrid in the quarterfinals. The 18-year-old forward stated on Instagram on Wednesday: "We are Barça, and we will be back where we belong. My parents taught me that a man’s word always has to be fulfilled... we’ll bring it to Barcelona."
Uzbekistan Team Secures Third Place at World Cup Kickboxing Event in Bangkok
International chess coach Roman Vidonyak commented on his protégé Javohir Sindarov’s victory at the Candidates Tournament and revealed the team’s long-term strategy. According to him, there is a clear “four-step” strategy, with the win in Cyprus being only an intermediate stage. “The first step was to qualify for the Candidates Tournament. The second was to win it, and we managed that. The third step is to become world champion. But the fourth, perhaps the hardest, is to firmly establish oneself at the 2800 rating level and dominate tournaments like Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, or Magnus Carlsen. That is a very, very big step,” the coach said in an interview with ChessBase Deutschland.
Barcelona's aspirations for Champions League glory were dashed for a second consecutive season after a quarterfinal exit to Atlético Madrid, losing 3-2 on aggregate. The Catalan club now clings to faith in its burgeoning young talent, led by teenager Lamine Yamal, following this disappointing defeat.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan held a telephone conversation with Grandmaster Javokhir Sindorov, the winner of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates Tournament. The President congratulated Sindorov on his victory, describing his achievement as "truly historic" and noting that his six wins out of 14 games represent a unique phenomenon in the world of sports.
Uzbekistan's automotive industry enterprises sold 91,088 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year. While UzAuto Motors sales grew by 12%, competitors are recording significantly higher growth rates.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan announced plans to accelerate the commissioning of 140,000 homes and renovation works throughout 2026 during a meeting on housing construction and urbanization issues on April 14. He demanded constant attention to the issue of housing provision from Deputy Prime Minister Achilbay Ramatov, Chairman of the National Committee for Urbanization and Sustainable Housing Market Development Sherzod Kudbiyev, and Minister of Construction and Housing Communal Services Sherzod Hidoyatov.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In this tournament, the Uzbekistan national team will participate for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone for football fans. Uzbekistan will compete in Group K against Colombia (June 17), Portugal (June 23), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (June 27), with these matches serving as crucial tests for the country's football development.