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According to the press service of the Department of Criminal Affairs, individuals suspected of illegally selling potent drugs have been arrested. This was reported by Upl.uz. During a special rapid operation conducted in collaboration with the Department staff and internal affairs officers in the Jalolquduq district, one citizen was apprehended. He sold 2 units of the drug "Tropicamide" and 10 units of "Regapen" for a total of 1.3 million soums to a customer. Additionally, in the Kasbi district of Kashkadarya region, a person attempting to sell 70 units of the potent drug "Pregabalin PG-150" for 900 thousand soums was arrested. In the Shaykhontohur district of Tashkent city, an individual selling 36 units of "Pregabalin Capsules" and 1 unit of "Zardeks" was also apprehended. The head of the "S.K." pharmacy located in the Davlatobod district of Namangan region was also arrested for illegal drug trafficking. He was caught selling 61 units of the drug "Omnadren 250" for 3.1 million soums. Criminal cases have been initiated based on the articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan related to the illegal production, distribution, advertising, and other illegal circulation of potent substances or toxic materials in all these cases. These measures were implemented to prevent illegal drug trafficking and protect the health of citizens.

In the central match of the third round of the Russian Championship, St. Petersburg's "Zenit" team will host Moscow's CSKA club at home. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Former "Zenit" midfielder Vladislav Radimov shared his prediction for this match. According to the expert, "Zenit" will increase their attacking efforts and win in front of their fans, with a full stadium. He emphasized that a clean victory for "Zenit" is expected in this game. The match will take place on August 3, Sunday, at the "Gazprom Arena" stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 18:00 Moscow time. Currently, the "Zenit" team, led by Sergey Semak, is in sixth place in the Russian Premier League standings. Moscow's CSKA club is currently in eighth place. This match is expected to take place between two strong teams and have a significant impact on the standings. For this reason, the match is generating great interest among football fans.

"Inter Miami" team's head coach Javier Mascherano expressed his thoughts on the future of Argentine striker Lionel Messi. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Previously, there were reports that the 38-year-old Messi might extend his contract with the American club for three more years. Mascherano said the following about this: "We all hope Messi stays at the club. Negotiations are currently ongoing. If an agreement is reached, the club will officially announce it." Messi has been playing for "Inter Miami" since the summer of 2023. In the current season, he has played in 23 matches across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and providing 9 assists. Messi's current contract will end at the end of this year. Therefore, negotiations regarding his future at the club are currently underway. If an agreement is reached between the club management and Messi, further information will be provided. For now, Messi is expected to continue his career at this club.

Aleksandr Mostovoy, a former player of the Russian national team and currently a football expert, commented on the possibility of Zenit midfielder Luis Enrique moving to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to Mostovoy, if Zenit receives an offer of 70 million euros for Luis Enrique, it would be worth executing the transfer. He stated that if the player came to Zenit for 30 million euros, selling him for 70 million euros would be beneficial for the club. Mostovoy also emphasized that there are about 50 other players in Brazil like Luis Enrique who also wish to play for Zenit. Earlier, there were reports in the media that Al-Nassr, where Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo also plays, was ready to allocate 70 million euros to purchase the Zenit player. Luis Enrique transferred to St. Petersburg's Zenit club from Brazil's Botafogo during the winter season. His transfer was estimated at around 33 million euros.

Famous sports expert Nikolay Naumov expressed his opinion about the upcoming match between the teams "Pari NN" and "Lokomotiv" in the next round of the Russian Premier League. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to the expert, this match will not be easy for the "Lokomotiv" team, but they will strive for victory. Naumov emphasized that "Pari NN" might display a defensive game in this match, and breaking through such a defense will be very difficult. Nevertheless, he believes that "Lokomotiv" will win by at least one goal. The match between "Pari NN" and "Lokomotiv" in the third round of the Russian Championship will start on August 2 at 19:30. You can follow all the important events and details of the game through text commentary on the LiveResult portal. This match is expected to generate great interest among football fans, as both teams will take the field to earn points.

Bayer football club's goalkeeper Lukash Gradecki will soon move to the Monaco club and will play alongside Aleksandr Golovin. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to internal sources, the amount to be paid for this transfer will be 4 million euros. Currently, the parties are in the final stages of negotiations, and the transfer is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. In the 2024-2025 season, Gradecki played in 35 matches, conceding 48 goals. The goalkeeper, born in Bratislava and holding Finnish citizenship, has been playing for Bayer since 2018. He also succeeded in becoming the German champion in the past 2023-2024 season. Gradecki's move to Monaco is expected to mark a new stage in his career. After all matters are agreed upon between the club management and the player, the transfer will be formalized. Experts emphasize that this change will be beneficial for both Monaco and the player.

Manchester United plans to exclude four players from participating in training with the main squad. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. This was reported by British media. According to the source, this decision will take effect after the team's return from their trip to the United States. It is noted that Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, and Antony will continue to train at the Manchester United base, but they will not train with the main team. These players will be given the opportunity to train under a separate program. It should be noted that Manchester United had an unsuccessful participation in the English Premier League last season. The team collected only 42 points in 38 matches, finishing in 15th place at the end of the competition. This result was unsatisfactory for the club's management and fans. Therefore, changes in the squad and internal order are expected in the team. The club's management is taking necessary measures to improve results in the next season.

The Kaliningrad "Baltika" team's midfielder Maksim Petrov stated that he did not expect the team to start the RPL-2025/2026 season with such a result. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to him, the team members also did not imagine such a good start at the beginning of the season. Under the leadership of Andrey Talalev, the team collected four points in the first two rounds and is currently in third place in the league table. In an interview, Maksim Petrov emphasized that the team members were also expecting a good result, but not everyone had envisioned achieving success to this extent. "We all expected a good result and we are very happy about it. However, even all the members of our team did not expect such a result," said the player. "Baltika" will host the "Orenburg" team at home in the third round. The first two matches were played away by the Kaliningrad team. The match against "Orenburg" will take place on August 3. The game will start at 15:45 Moscow time.

Eduard Mor, a former defender of the Moscow "Spartak" team and now a football specialist, shared his thoughts on the game of the capital's "Dinamo" club under the leadership of Valery Karpin. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to Eduard Mor, the expectations from "Dinamo" are high. The team aims to demonstrate an attacking and active style of play, but so far these plans are not fully realized. The specialist believes that the team under Karpin's leadership can only show its real game in the spring season. Today, on August 2, "Dinamo" will take the field against the "Krasnodar" team in the third round of the Russian Premier League. The match will take place at the home stadium of the "Krasnodar" club. The referee's first whistle will sound at 20:30 Moscow time. In this game, higher agility and active movements are expected from "Dinamo". According to specialists, the team's potential has not yet been fully revealed. For this reason, fans are expecting even better results from "Dinamo" in the near future. The outcome of the game will also affect the team's situation in the next stage.

When asked which club is more famous, former Moscow "Spartak" midfielder Aleksandr Samedov chose "Spartak." This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Samedov emphasized that the "Spartak" club has many fans across the country and has historically always been a people's club. In his opinion, once "Spartak" becomes a people's club, it will always maintain that status. For this reason, Samedov noted that "Spartak" is more famous than "Zenit." Currently, after two rounds in the 2025/2026 season of the Russian championship, "Spartak" is in tenth place in the league table with three points. "Zenit," on the other hand, has accumulated four points and is in sixth place. In the fifth round of the current season, on August 16, the two teams will meet in Moscow. This match is of great significance for both clubs and will be closely watched by fans. The rivalry between "Spartak" and "Zenit" has always been intense. Therefore, this clash is expected to be an important event for football enthusiasts.

According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of Bukhara region, search operations are underway for Rustamova Irana Istam qizi, who has gone missing in the region. This was reported by Upl.uz. She left her home in an unknown direction, and there has been no information about her whereabouts so far. The search operations are ongoing. If you have seen the missing girl or know her whereabouts, please contact the short number 102 or the phone number 98 274-32-62. The identity of individuals providing information will be kept confidential. Timely reports from citizens can be crucial in finding the girl. Please do not remain indifferent in such situations and try to help. As the search operations continue, any information is considered important.

The central striker of Elche, Murad El-Gezuani, may continue his career at Pari NN. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to Legalbet, in the current transfer window, Pari NN has offered Elche 1.2 million euros for the 27-year-old Moroccan striker. However, this offer has been rejected. According to the source, the Spanish club plans to earn at least 2 million euros from the sale of the forward. It is also emphasized that El-Gezuani is a primary transfer target for Pari NN. However, the club is not ready to meet the financial demands set by Elche. So far, the parties have not been able to reach an agreement, making the completion of the deal unlikely. Last season, Murad El-Gezuani played in 34 matches across all competitions and managed to score 10 goals. For this reason, he is attracting the attention of many clubs. Despite the ongoing transfer negotiations, the outcome of the agreement remains unknown.

One of the central matches of the third round will be held between Moscow's Dynamo team and the reigning champion Krasnodar club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. This match will take place on the home ground. Former Spartak player Yegor Titov shared his thoughts on this. According to him, both teams currently appear to be weak. Therefore, he predicts that this match will be approached cautiously and that both teams will score goals. This match is scheduled to take place at Krasnodar's home ground, the "Bull" stadium, on Saturday, August 2. The game is planned to start at 20:30 Moscow time. Currently, the Krasnodar team, led by Murad Musayev, is in ninth place in the Russian Premier League standings. The Dynamo team is occupying the seventh position. This match is of significant importance for both teams.

Former midfielder of the Moscow "Spartak" football club, Aleksandr Mostovoy shared his thoughts on the match in the third round of the RPL. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. In this round, the "red-whites" will face the Tolyatti club "Akron" away. This match will take place on August 3 in Samara. The game is scheduled to start at 13:30 Moscow time. According to the expert, this time a tough and intense battle is expected on the field. The reason is that both teams participated in the Russian Cup matches during the week. Nevertheless, Mostovoy expects a victory from "Spartak". According to him, "Spartak" enters the field in every round solely for victory and does not want to lose points for the second time in a row. Currently, "Akron" is in second place in the league table with four points. "Spartak" is occupying the tenth position with three points. The outcome of the game is of significant importance for both teams as they are competing for higher positions in the table.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo-Mouani played on loan at Juventus in Turin last season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Now he may move to the English Premier League. This is reported by Le Parisien. According to information, several Premier League clubs have shown interest in the French player. In particular, Tottenham from London, Newcastle, and Manchester United are in need of Kolo-Mouani's services. In the second half of last season, Randal Kolo-Mouani played in 16 matches in Italy's Serie A. He scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist in these games. The forward's current contract with the Paris club is set to last until the end of June 2028. The 26-year-old player's transfer value is estimated at around 30 million euros. Therefore, Kolo-Mouani's transfer to a new team is expected during the summer transfer window. Experts believe he will perform successfully in the new championship as well.

In the third round of the Russian championship, the "Rostov" team will face the "Krylia Sovetov" team from Samara at home. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Former player of the capital's "Spartak" club, Egor Titov, shared his thoughts on this match. According to him, "Rostov" will be active from the start of the match and will try to make effective use of their opportunities. In Titov's opinion, the hosts will succeed in scoring goals against their opponents. He also emphasized that the visiting team, "Krylia Sovetov," could score in counterattacks. It was mentioned that there is a high probability of a total of three or more goals being scored in the match. This game will take place today, August 2, at the stadium in Rostov-on-Don. The starting whistle by the chief referee will sound at 18:00 Moscow time. The results of the game are generating great interest among football fans. This competition is of significant importance for both teams to strengthen their positions in the championship.

The famous French footballer Antoine Griezmann has been playing for Atletico Madrid for several years. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Currently, there are reports that he may change his career from Spain to Saudi Arabia. Reliable sources have confirmed this information. The Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is showing interest in Griezmann. The head coach of this club is the Italian specialist Simone Inzaghi. He wants to see the 34-year-old forward in his team. It is said that Al-Hilal is ready to pay Atletico approximately 20 million euros for the transfer. The Transfermarkt portal has estimated Griezmann's current value at 18 million euros. The existing contract between Griezmann and Atletico is set to last until the summer of 2027. The player can still play for the Madrid club for several more years. Nevertheless, the offer coming from Saudi Arabia may have an impact on his future. So far, the player himself has not made any official comments on this matter.

In the third round of the Russian Premier League, this evening, "Krasnodar" and Moscow's "Dynamo" teams will compete against each other. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The "Euro-Football" publication announced the probable starting lineups for both teams. Goalkeeper Agkatsev will guard the net for "Krasnodar". In defense, Olas, Diego Costa, Tormena, and Petrov will be active. The midfielders are Duglas Augusto, Chernikov, and Viktor Sa. In the attack line, Spertsyan, Gustavo Santos, and Kordoba are expected to take the field. In "Dynamo," the goalkeeper is Lunev. The defenders are Zaynutdinov, Marichal, Osipenko, and Kaseres. In midfield, Bitello, Glebov, and Fomin will play. In the attack, Ngamale, Sergeyev, and Gladyshev will be active. "Dynamo" will be without Artur Gomes, Konstantin Tyukavin, Luis Chaves, and Roberto Fernandez due to injuries. In the tournament standings, "Krasnodar" is one point ahead of "Dynamo." "Krasnodar" has lost its last two matches: in the championship, they lost 1:2 to "Lokomotiv" and in the cup, they were defeated 1:2 by "Krylya Sovetov." "Dynamo," on the other hand, defeated "Rostov" 1:0 last week and won 3:2 against "Sochi" in the cup match. The match will start today, August 2, at 20:30 Moscow time at the "Ozon Arena" stadium. Follow the text online broadcast of the "Krasnodar" – "Dynamo" Moscow match. Author of the text: Kirill Ivantsov

Bournemouth club defender Illya Zabarnıy has responded for the first time to reports that the French team PSG is interested in him. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He left a like under a post published by famous football news distributor Fabrizio Romano. In this post, Romano emphasized that the Paris club is finalizing Zabarnıy's transfer and that an official announcement will be made soon. Romano wrote in his message that PSG is adding Zabarnıy as a new central defender. Currently, the market value of the 22-year-old Ukrainian player is 42 million euros, but the Paris club is ready to pay more than 60 million euros to acquire him. Additionally, Zabarnıy's contract with Bournemouth is valid until June 30, 2029. Previously, PSG management had stated that there would be no issues between the new player Zabarnıy and the club's other goalkeeper, Russian representative Safonov. Thus, Zabarnıy's transfer to PSG is expected to be officially confirmed in the coming days.

25-year-old Portuguese midfielder Florentino is currently a player of Lisbon's Benfica team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. His career is also being closely monitored by English clubs. This was reported by a journalist. In particular, England's Everton club has shown interest in Florentino. It is also said that Leeds and Burnley clubs are looking to add the player to their squad. Florentino's contract with Benfica is valid until the middle of 2027. According to experts from the Transfermarkt portal, the player's market value is estimated at 22 million euros. Last season, Florentino played a total of 45 matches, scored two goals, and provided one assist. Considering his youth and experience, the interest from European clubs in him is not without reason. It is currently unclear which club the player will transfer to. Additional information may emerge in the coming weeks. Time will tell which club will be Florentino's new team.

From September 15 to 19, 2025, the hot water supply will be temporarily suspended in certain areas of eight districts of Tashkent city. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This was reported by Kursiv.media. The hot water outage is related to preventive maintenance work carried out by Veolia Energy Tashkent as part of preparations for the heating season. The areas where the hot water supply will be cut off include: Yashnobod district, including Qorasuv, Beshariq, Birlashgan, Elbek, Asalobod, Quruvchilar, Uysizlar, Parkent, Chulpon, Alimkent streets, as well as massifs from Tuzel-1 to 4, Uysizlar-1, Asalobod-1 and 2, and Aviasozlar township. In Mirobod, Yunusobod, Shaykhontohur, and Yakkasaray districts, hot water supply will be stopped in areas including Amir Temur and Mustaqillik avenues, Sharof Rashidov, Navoi, Babur, Glinka, Shota Rustaveli, Bogiboston, and Arnasoy streets, among other locations. In Chilonzor district, hot water supply will be cut off in Katta Chilonzor, Muqimi, Seoul, and Choponota streets, as well as in TS-1, 2, 4, 5, 7, Oqtepa, Chilonzor (1-5, 7, E, I), Qushbegi, Boshliq, and Uchuvchilar townships. Additionally, some areas in Sergeli and Mirzo Ulugbek districts will also experience hot water outages. Citizens are asked to use water wisely during this period and take necessary precautions. The hot water supply will be restored once the preventive maintenance work is completed. Source: Kursiv.media

Apple company recently introduced the new iPhone 17 smartphone. This was reported by Zamin.uz. As a result of conversations with sellers at the "Malika" market in Tashkent, approximate prices for these new models have been determined. It has been revealed that iPhone 17 smartphones will be available for sale in Uzbekistan starting from September 23. Prices vary depending on the memory capacity and device features. For example, the 256 gigabyte model of the iPhone 17 is estimated to cost around 16 million 250 thousand soms. Models with larger memory capacity are priced higher. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max versions have even more features and capabilities, with prices starting from 23 million soms and approaching 50 million soms. These new smartphones are expected to generate significant interest in the Uzbekistan market. Memory capacity and budget are important factors for buyers when choosing the most suitable option. Additionally, full warranty and service options are expected to be provided at official sales points. The release of the new iPhone 17 models in Uzbekistan will bring innovations and increase competition in the smartphone market.

A new bus route No. 177 has been launched in Tashkent city and region to improve transport services. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This route was established within the framework of ensuring road traffic safety and developing infrastructure. Starting from September 16, 2025, this route serving passengers begins from the Iftikhor neighborhood of Tashkent region and runs to the Chorsu metro station in the city center. This new route provides residents of the region with convenient and fast access to the city center. A total of eight modern buses operate on this route. They are King Long XMQ 6900EGW medium-capacity vehicles, 9.5 meters long, meeting high standards of quality and safety. The buses operate daily from 05:30 to 23:17. This allows passengers to use regular and reliable transport services from morning till evening. With the launch of the new route, significant convenience and time savings will be ensured for those traveling from the region to the capital. At the same time, road traffic safety will be increased and the efficiency of the city's transport system will be improved. This information has been confirmed by the zamin.uz website.

Recently, many rumors have been spreading about the relationship between the famous Turkish actress Hande Erchel and entrepreneur Hakan Sabanji. This was reported by Zamin.uz. In particular, news about the couple's divorce has sparked great interest among fans. Hakan Sabanji, who spoke for the first time on the Gel Konuşalım program, responded to the claims regarding their relationship. Although he did not want to talk extensively about his personal life, he clarified some of the rumors. Hakan Sabanji emphasized that he does not want to discuss the issue of divorce because it concerns their private life. He also stated that the rumors about infidelity are completely unfounded. Earlier, Hande Erchel had deleted all photos with Sabanji from her social media pages. This became the basis for reports in the Turkish press about their divorce. The famous journalist Birsen Altuntaş highlighted that there are serious disagreements between the couple, but the official divorce has not yet occurred. Nevertheless, Hande and Hakan still follow each other on social media. While some fans hope for the restoration of their relationship, others speculate that this process might simply be publicity for the media.

An unusual and interesting event took place in the city of Szekszárd, Hungary – the 18th International Grave Digging Championship. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This competition was organized by the country's Grave Diggers Association based on a clear plan and order. The event served to enhance the prestige of the profession. Participants took part in teams of two. They were given two hours. During this time, each team had to dig a grave measuring 200x80 centimeters and 160 centimeters deep. These rules required not only skill but also attention and speed from the participants. At the end of the championship, the Parakletosz Nonprofit team was declared the winner. This team won the championship for the second consecutive year, demonstrating their thorough preparation and high professional level. According to the organizers, such competitions not only raise the prestige of the profession but also introduce the younger generation to professional specialists up close. They also help participants develop teamwork skills and the ability to work in a healthy competitive environment. These events are of great importance for improving professional qualifications and further developing the field.

Famous footballer Edgar Davids, who played for Juventus in past years, learned that his acquaintance Nabila Habibi committed theft. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The ad.nl portal provided information about this. According to the publication, Davids found out several years later that his painting collection had been stolen. He had entrusted the collection to a trusted person. For a while, Habibi also lived in his house. While Davids believed the collection was kept in a safe place, Habibi stole 37 paintings, pawned them at various pawnshops, and received approximately 30 thousand euros. In 2017, when Habibi was unable to repay her debts, the pawnshops gained the right to sell the paintings. One of the buyers saw Davids' name on the back of a painting and contacted him through social networks. After that, Davids filed a lawsuit. Habibi admitted to the theft. Earlier, she had faced problems related to criminal cases and had left her acquaintance after taking 3500 euros from him.

One of the largest demonstrations in history took place in the city of London. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to information, approximately 1.5 million people took to the streets under the slogan "Unite the Kingdom." This large rally began in the Sazerk district located on the southern bank of the Thames River. The demonstrators headed towards the city center, moving towards the Whitehall government building. They crossed Westminster Bridge and gathered on the street in front of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's headquarters, which was the main assembly point. According to the organizers, this major movement was organized by Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League movement. People gathered on the streets of London carried various placards, slogans, and calls. Observers noted that this demonstration could have a serious impact on the political processes of the United Kingdom. Moreover, the demonstration was recognized as a historic event not only because of the number of participants but also due to its organization and political diversity. This movement is expected to mark the beginning of a new era in the country's political environment. Widely supported by the residents of London, this demonstration became a vivid example of political activism and unity.

According to the President's decree, the ToshTech Technical University will be established in Tashkent city. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This new higher education institution will play an important role in developing modern engineering knowledge in our country and training competitive specialists. According to the decree, the university will have full independence in academic, financial, and organizational management matters. This will allow the educational process to be organized in accordance with international standards. Starting from the 2025-2026 academic year, a one-year preparatory course will be opened at the expense of the state budget. This course will help applicants prepare for complex subjects. From the next year, that is, the 2026-2027 academic year, bachelor's degree programs will begin operating at the university. Students will have the opportunity to receive education in modern subjects. Additionally, from the 2027-2028 academic year, master's and postgraduate programs will also be gradually introduced. Studying at the university will be organized on the basis of state grants and tuition contracts. Classes will be conducted not only in Uzbek but also in foreign languages. This will enable students to gain international experience and expand their knowledge further. The most important aspect is that all students admitted by the 2029-2030 academic year will receive completely free education based on state grants. Through this initiative, ToshTech Technical University will play a significant role in enhancing the engineering and research potential of our country, as well as creating new opportunities for young people (source: zamin.uz).