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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.
Focus
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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Business
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.
Turkey
Turkic states back Asia-Europe routes amid new opportunities
The Ankara Declaration highlighted the trade and transport cooperation of the Turkish states. Uzbekistan proposed 100 industrial projects spanning critical minerals and green technology, while Turkey signed new agreements with Uzbekistan and reaffirmed a $15bn (€13.5bn) trade goal with Kazakhstan.
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.