http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:38:15 +0200 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:38:15 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/countries-pledge-34bn-for-climate-adaptation-biodiversity-protection-and-water-security http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/countries-pledge-34bn-for-climate-adaptation-biodiversity-protection-and-water-security Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:37:59 +0200 Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/paraguay-palau-uzbekistan-the-lesser-trod-destinations-travellers-are-flocking-to-this-yea http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/paraguay-palau-uzbekistan-the-lesser-trod-destinations-travellers-are-flocking-to-this-yea Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:52 +0200 The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/more-than-500000-students-enter-tashkent-maths-olympiad-as-stem-interest-grows http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/more-than-500000-students-enter-tashkent-maths-olympiad-as-stem-interest-grows Tue, 26 May 2026 09:31:23 +0200 The TasIMO competition brought together 350 finalists from Europe and Asia following a sharp rise in entries. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/uae-backed-programme-broadens-assessment-of-public-institutions http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/uae-backed-programme-broadens-assessment-of-public-institutions Fri, 22 May 2026 21:45:36 +0200 Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/ready-to-take-on-world-cup-giants-uzbekistan-has-nothing-to-lose-coach-cannavaro-tells-eur http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/ready-to-take-on-world-cup-giants-uzbekistan-has-nothing-to-lose-coach-cannavaro-tells-eur Wed, 20 May 2026 15:07:22 +0200 In an exclusive interview for Euronews, the Azzurri legend who won the World Cup two decades ago — now coaching Uzbekistan to their historic first appearance — explains why his team is ready to face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/could-central-asia-help-europe-address-labour-shortage-concerns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/could-central-asia-help-europe-address-labour-shortage-concerns Tue, 19 May 2026 11:04:15 +0200 European labour shortages and legal migration systems were central topics at the Tashkent International Migration Forum, where officials came together for discussions and solutions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/uznif-debuts-on-london-market-in-first-international-uzbek-ipo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/uznif-debuts-on-london-market-in-first-international-uzbek-ipo Mon, 18 May 2026 13:52:30 +0200 The IPO generated more than $2.8 billion (€2.6bn) in investor demand and raised around $603 million (€540m). Officials at the London Stock Exchange described the listing as a landmark moment for Uzbekistan’s access to international capital markets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/turkic-leaders-drive-their-alliance-towards-an-influential-geopolitical-power-centre http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/turkic-leaders-drive-their-alliance-towards-an-influential-geopolitical-power-centre Sun, 17 May 2026 16:23:02 +0200 Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/17/open-air-jazz-nights-unites-global-musicians-and-new-audiences-in-uzbekistan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/17/open-air-jazz-nights-unites-global-musicians-and-new-audiences-in-uzbekistan Sun, 17 May 2026 12:49:41 +0200 The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/ok-computer-rare-folk-instruments-and-lost-melodies-find-a-digital-future http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/ok-computer-rare-folk-instruments-and-lost-melodies-find-a-digital-future Sat, 16 May 2026 07:15:01 +0200 Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/womens-rights-and-demographics-take-centre-stage-at-regional-forum-in-bukhara http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/womens-rights-and-demographics-take-centre-stage-at-regional-forum-in-bukhara Fri, 15 May 2026 14:59:28 +0200 Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/how-solar-and-wind-projects-are-accelerating-the-energy-transition http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/how-solar-and-wind-projects-are-accelerating-the-energy-transition Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:36 +0200 Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/economic-growth-in-the-pacific-could-slow-as-energy-disruptions-spread-adb-warns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/economic-growth-in-the-pacific-could-slow-as-energy-disruptions-spread-adb-warns Thu, 07 May 2026 14:51:41 +0200 Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/asian-development-bank-announces-65bn-regional-investment-plan-across-asia http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/asian-development-bank-announces-65bn-regional-investment-plan-across-asia Tue, 05 May 2026 19:25:50 +0200 At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/uk-police-return-ancient-artefacts-to-centre-of-islamic-civilization-after-trafficking-pro http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/uk-police-return-ancient-artefacts-to-centre-of-islamic-civilization-after-trafficking-pro Mon, 04 May 2026 12:12:38 +0200 The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through cooperation with museums and the art market. The handover took place during an international cultural event marking the anniversary programme of Amir Temur. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/three-central-asian-countries-jointly-building-2000-mw-hydropower-plant http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/three-central-asian-countries-jointly-building-2000-mw-hydropower-plant Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:26:01 +0200 Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/23/synthetic-drugs-reshape-global-markets-putting-health-systems-under-pressure http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/23/synthetic-drugs-reshape-global-markets-putting-health-systems-under-pressure Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:11:44 +0200 Emerging patterns of substance use are creating more complex and less predictable health risks. Experts warn that health systems are struggling to keep pace, while access to treatment and prevention services remains limited. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/tashkent-and-astana-deepen-strategic-ties-during-bukhara-talks http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/tashkent-and-astana-deepen-strategic-ties-during-bukhara-talks Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:53:58 +0200 High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to $10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport, energy, digitalisation and environmental initiatives, while joint projects and regional cooperation continue to expand. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/synthetic-drugs-and-digital-crime-why-central-asia-is-emerging-as-a-new-frontline http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/synthetic-drugs-and-digital-crime-why-central-asia-is-emerging-as-a-new-frontline Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:16:11 +0200 The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies. Uzbekistan is advancing new initiatives to improve cross-border cooperation, financial oversight and public awareness. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/amir-temurs-legacy-re-examined-as-scholars-highlight-a-second-renaissance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/amir-temurs-legacy-re-examined-as-scholars-highlight-a-second-renaissance Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:57 +0200 New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:20 +0200 More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to agriculture, water management and environmental monitoring. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/a-new-high-speed-rail-link-is-launching-between-tashkent-and-khiva-heres-what-to-see-and-d http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/a-new-high-speed-rail-link-is-launching-between-tashkent-and-khiva-heres-what-to-see-and-d Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:18:48 +0200 This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/venture-capital-surges-to-320mn-as-central-asias-startup-scene-takes-off http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/venture-capital-surges-to-320mn-as-central-asias-startup-scene-takes-off Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:05:15 +0200 Fresh data from the Central Eurasia Venture Forum in Tashkent points to rising startup funding, AI investment and cross-border activity as governments move to improve access to capital and support market expansion. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/06/when-east-meets-west-uzbek-culture-complex-design-edges-closer-to-2028-completion http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/06/when-east-meets-west-uzbek-culture-complex-design-edges-closer-to-2028-completion Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:18:54 +0200 This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/state-medical-insurance-reform-aims-to-expand-access-to-healthcare http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/state-medical-insurance-reform-aims-to-expand-access-to-healthcare Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:12:35 +0200 The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget. Officials say the changes aim to improve efficiency, expand access and reduce informal payments. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/humanoid-robots-inspire-a-new-generation-to-build-machines http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/humanoid-robots-inspire-a-new-generation-to-build-machines Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:11:04 +0200 Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with South Korea’s ROBOTIS to launch humanoid robot production, marking a major step in its high-tech ambitions. At the same time, students across the country are learning robotics and programming, gaining skills that could prepare them for careers in the emerging http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/03/eurasian-cargo-hub-expands-to-capture-europe-asia-freight-flows http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/03/eurasian-cargo-hub-expands-to-capture-europe-asia-freight-flows Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:52 +0200 A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/31/peoples-ipo-is-turning-ordinary-central-asian-citizens-into-shareholders http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/31/peoples-ipo-is-turning-ordinary-central-asian-citizens-into-shareholders Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:52 +0200 A programme opening up major state-owned enterprises to ordinary citizens is set to reshape the country's capital markets and mint a new generation of investors. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/26/war-driven-disruptions-push-central-asia-to-rethink-agriculture-and-food-security http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/26/war-driven-disruptions-push-central-asia-to-rethink-agriculture-and-food-security Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:56 +0100 Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports. Experts stress regional cooperation, diversification, and innovation as key responses. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/25/ebrd-spearheads-59bn-investment-programme-in-emerging-central-asian-markets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/25/ebrd-spearheads-59bn-investment-programme-in-emerging-central-asian-markets Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:29:30 +0100 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is expanding its investment programme in Uzbekistan, with total commitments approaching €5.9bn across more than 200 projects. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/21/new-imam-al-bukhari-complex-opens-to-host-up-to-65000-visitors-daily http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/21/new-imam-al-bukhari-complex-opens-to-host-up-to-65000-visitors-daily Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:08:02 +0100 The site includes a mosque, museum and structured visitor services designed to manage high daily attendance. Accommodation and transport infrastructure have also been developed to support access. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/19/inside-the-centre-for-islamic-civilization-a-new-hub-for-heritage-and-research http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/19/inside-the-centre-for-islamic-civilization-a-new-hub-for-heritage-and-research Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:01:49 +0100 The complex brings together manuscripts, research facilities and interactive exhibitions, offering public access to Islamic heritage through education, technology and international collaboration. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/18/new-almalyk-mining-copper-plant-begins-work-with-60-million-tonne-capacity http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/18/new-almalyk-mining-copper-plant-begins-work-with-60-million-tonne-capacity Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:37:52 +0100 The facility is expected to raise daily copper concentrate output and expand processing capacity. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/10/new-power-generation-former-diesel-plant-readies-to-become-uzbek-contemporary-art-space http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/10/new-power-generation-former-diesel-plant-readies-to-become-uzbek-contemporary-art-space Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:06:40 +0100 Uzbekistan will open a new Centre for Contemporary Arts at a historic former diesel power plant. The exhibition space's inaugural season includes international artists, a Venice Biennale collateral project and city-wide cultural festivals. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/the-central-asian-country-rewriting-the-rules-on-womens-rights http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/the-central-asian-country-rewriting-the-rules-on-womens-rights Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:50:19 +0100 Reforms and support programs are gradually improving women’s access to education, internships and business. Women now make up 54% of university students and 61% of research roles, while over 380,000 received loans in 2025. Social norms and gender-based violence still limit progress. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/06/nasa-honours-astronomers-who-helped-confirm-humanitys-first-asteroid-deflection http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/06/nasa-honours-astronomers-who-helped-confirm-humanitys-first-asteroid-deflection Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:02:24 +0100 Observations from a global network of telescopes helped verify that NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moon Dimorphos. The measurements confirmed the first planetary-defence experiment in which a human-made impact changed the motion of a natural celestial body. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/heavyweights-deliver-a-spectacular-finale-in-tashkent http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/heavyweights-deliver-a-spectacular-finale-in-tashkent Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:32:06 +0100 The final day in Tashkent saw thrilling heavyweight action. Murad Fatiyev shocked Lasha Bekauri, Kaila Issoufi secured her first Grand Slam gold, Said Sadrudinov made history for Bahrain, and Akira Sone returned to the top. A dramatic finish closed an unforgettable weekend. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/four-nations-share-gold-on-day-two-in-tashkent http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/four-nations-share-gold-on-day-two-in-tashkent Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:16:23 +0100 Day two of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 saw gold medals claimed by four different nations. Tanioka dominated at -63kg, Abdulloi stunned the home crowd at -73kg, Butkereit impressed in -70kg, and Rajabli secured his first Grand Slam gold at -81kg in front of a passionate Uzbek audience. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/27/home-gold-shines-on-day-1-in-tashkent http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/27/home-gold-shines-on-day-1-in-tashkent Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:19:10 +0100 Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/27/the-lost-sea-venice-biennale-pavilion-set-to-explore-aral-sea-environmental-disaster http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/27/the-lost-sea-venice-biennale-pavilion-set-to-explore-aral-sea-environmental-disaster Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:13:36 +0100 Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral has lost more than 90% of its volume since the 1960s and is now, largely a desert. At the Venice Biennale, a national pavilion will revisit the environmental disaster through art, folklore and collective memory. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/26/yellow-and-blue-everyday-life-in-ukraine-celebrated-in-historic-exhibition http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/26/yellow-and-blue-everyday-life-in-ukraine-celebrated-in-historic-exhibition Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:18:12 +0100 Four years after the invasion, a poster exhibition presents Ukraine through symbols, colour and everyday life. Contemporary artists reinterpret heritage and resilience, offering audiences a cultural portrait shaped by memory, continuity and quiet defiance. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/troop-and-funding-pledges-come-in-for-trumps-gaza-plan http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/troop-and-funding-pledges-come-in-for-trumps-gaza-plan Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:54:34 +0100 After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/20/uzbekistan-prepares-for-first-homegrown-satellite-and-astronaut-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/20/uzbekistan-prepares-for-first-homegrown-satellite-and-astronaut-mission Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:44:06 +0100 Uzbekistan plans to launch a 6U CubeSat in 2028 while preparing the framework for a 10–14 day astronaut mission in cooperation with international partners. The focus is on Earth observation data, scientific research and technical capacity building. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/19/uzbekistan-and-us-formalise-joint-investment-mechanism-in-washington http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/19/uzbekistan-and-us-formalise-joint-investment-mechanism-in-washington Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:31 +0100 Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/17/uzbekistans-reserves-climb-to-75bn-gold-dominates-at-85 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/17/uzbekistans-reserves-climb-to-75bn-gold-dominates-at-85 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:58:55 +0100 Foreign reserves are well above IMF adequacy benchmarks, enough for 17 months of imports and four times short-term external debt. Authorities are keeping a gold-heavy mix while slowly adding US Treasuries and foreign deposits. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/13/lazgi-uzbekistans-unesco-listed-dance-returns-to-europe-with-salzburg-performance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/13/lazgi-uzbekistans-unesco-listed-dance-returns-to-europe-with-salzburg-performance Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:42:58 +0100 From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine's Day, a date for lovers of dance. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/13/uzbekistan-expands-domestic-capacity-for-complex-pediatric-surgery http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/13/uzbekistan-expands-domestic-capacity-for-complex-pediatric-surgery Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:46:51 +0100 Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto domestic healthcare systems, raising new questions about training, funding and long term sustainability as demand grows. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/11/greek-language-day-in-uzbekistan-highlights-a-3000-year-linguistic-legacy http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/11/greek-language-day-in-uzbekistan-highlights-a-3000-year-linguistic-legacy Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:02:58 +0100 The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/23/uzbek-president-mirziyoyev-signs-board-of-peace-charter-holds-talks-in-davos http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/23/uzbek-president-mirziyoyev-signs-board-of-peace-charter-holds-talks-in-davos Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:25:46 +0100 During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/uzbekistan-sees-lower-shadow-economy-share-as-cashless-payments-rise http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/uzbekistan-sees-lower-shadow-economy-share-as-cashless-payments-rise Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:01 +0100 Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019.