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Central Asia's first wind-and-battery project nears completion
Twenty-five of the 26 turbines are already supplying the national grid, while the storage system undergoes safety checks. The €232m investment includes international financing and a 25-year electricity purchase agreement, as large-scale storage installations in Europe more than doubled in 2025.
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New Tashkent takes shape as a city for two million
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Nearly 7,000 apartments are complete, three ministries already operate there and university facilities have opened. Projects worth $50bn (€44.8bn) are planned for the first phase, with a FIFA-standard stadium under construction and a metro connection proposed.
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Uzbekistan expands key highway on China-Europe trade route
Freight operators report faster journeys and lower transport costs as infrastructure improvements strengthen regional trade links. But border delays remain a significant obstacle, prompting further investment in modernising cross-border procedures.
Earth Series
Tackling air pollution at its source
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From emissions at busy ports to pollution from industry, traffic, heating and dust, improving air quality means tackling a complex mix of sources. In Turkey and Uzbekistan, different approaches are being taken to reduce emissions and better understand the air people breathe.
Tech News
Robots, drones and renewable energy: The highlights of InnoWeek 2026
From remotely operated firefighting equipment to agricultural drones and student-built electric vehicles, innovators in Uzbekistan are developing practical solutions while exploring opportunities for commercial production and international markets.
Business
Central Asian mineral trade moves beyond investment discussions
At a forum in Tashkent, participants examined technology transfer, financing and transport routes. A recent German-Kazakh industrial roadmap and preliminary financing terms with a French bank illustrate the different stages of cooperation.
Space
CanSat 2026: Students launch miniature satellite models in Uzbekistan
From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditions. Equipped with sensors and communication systems, the devices collected data before descending by parachute.
Silk Road Adventures
How modernist buildings became part of Tashkent’s identity
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Tashkent’s modernist buildings combine new architectural ideas with local materials, patterns and climate-conscious design. Ten landmarks are now included in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Earth Series
Building cities that can withstand a changing climate
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.
Business Line
Uzbekistan targets jobs and investment as visitor numbers rise
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
As international visitor numbers grow, Uzbekistan is introducing financial incentives for tourism businesses, expanding air and rail connections, and easing travel requirements. The reforms aim to attract investment, increase tourism revenue and create new economic opportunities across the country.
Business
Central Asia’s $5bn ‘Gas Ring’ plan aims to boost energy security
A proposed $5bn (€4.45bn) gas network could help five Central Asian countries share supplies and meet winter demand. The ‘Gas Ring’ would link new and existing pipelines, but funding and agreements between governments remain to be finalised.
Business
Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
Silk Road Adventures
Lake Tuzkan – life and tourism around Jizzakh’s desert lakes
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Lake Tuzkan brings fishing, tourism and recreation to the dry landscape of Jizzakh, as new transport links are expected to make the area easier to reach.
Tech News
Uzbekistan’s young engineers build talking gloves and drone hunters
At an engineering competition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 90 finalists were selected from 1,925 applications. The award-winning projects range from early prototypes to devices already in use at clinics and industrial sites, according to their creators.
Earth Series
Making every drop of water count
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From desalination in the UAE to modernising irrigation systems in Uzbekistan, countries facing water pressure are finding ways to secure supplies and reduce losses.