As part of the national stage of the international photo contest 'Wiki Loves Earth' in Uzbekistan, the judging commission continues the process of evaluating the works submitted by participants. Based on this evaluation, the best photographs will be selected to represent Uzbekistan at the international stage of the contest.
This year, 20 people participated in the national round of the contest, uploading 1307 images to the Wikimedia Commons platform. These pictures are dedicated to the unique natural territories and nature conservation sites of Uzbekistan.
The high quality of the submitted works indicates a high level of execution: 63 of them have received the 'Quality Images' status on the Wikimedia Commons platform. This status is assigned to photographs that possess high technical quality, good composition, and significant documentary value.
Participants presented photos reflecting state reserves, national and nature parks, reserves, natural monuments, beautiful landscapes, as well as the unique flora and fauna. All images are published under a free license, which allows them to be freely used in Wikipedia and other educational, scientific, and informational projects.
After the evaluation is complete, the judging commission will determine the winners of the national stage. Their best works will participate in the international 'Wiki Loves Earth' contest on behalf of Uzbekistan. The contest aims to popularize natural heritage, develop free knowledge, and create the world's largest collection of free photographs of protected natural areas. The uploaded images will enrich the image database of Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects, making information about the unique natural heritage of Uzbekistan more accessible to millions of users. The winners of the national stage will be announced after the judging commission completes its work.
The demand for artificial intelligence technologies has stimulated accelerated growth in China's exports. According to data from the country's Customs Administration, in June, exports exceeded the figures for the same period last year by 27%.
Analysts note that the increased demand for semiconductors and high-tech products contributed the most to this growth. Julian Evans-Prichard, an expert from the research center 'Capital Economics', believes that the AI sector has increased the value of global microchips, which further accelerated China's foreign trade growth. He emphasized that the demand for Chinese products in global markets remains high even without accounting for this factor.
In the same month, imports also rose by 36%. Specialists attribute this increase to the rising cost of energy and imported goods due to conflicts in the Middle East. As a result, the country's foreign trade surplus reached $125.6 billion.
The export growth particularly shows the participation of categories such as electric vehicles, microchips, and other high-tech products. Simultaneously, Chinese companies continue to transfer production capacity to other countries in order to bypass tariff restrictions imposed by the US and Europe.
According to experts, export growth rates will be maintained, but the speed of this growth will depend on global market demand and existing trade restrictions.
The IV International Scientific and Practical Conference titled 'Current State and Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy' was held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
This forum was organized at the initiative of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. Scientists and experts from both within the country and abroad, representatives of ministries and departments, research institutes, higher educational institutions, as well as delegations from international organizations, took part in the event.
According to information from the Energy Affairs Service, the delegation of Tajikistan participated in this international conference as part of the regional project 'Green Skills for a Green Economy in Central Asia,' implemented by the German Institute of International Cooperation (GIZ).
Key vectors for the development of renewable energy, the implementation of innovative technologies, digitalization of the energy sector, the use of artificial intelligence capabilities in grid management, and the prospects for further development of solar and wind energy were discussed during the plenary sessions.
Lectures on improving energy efficiency, widespread adoption of renewable energy sources, digital transformation of the energy industry, and training of scientific personnel were presented during the conference. Furthermore, the delegation of Uzbekistan shared its practical experience with participants, presenting reforms and achievements in the field of developing 'green' energy in its country.
As part of the republican event 'Safe and Healthy Country,' employees of the State Security Department for the Fergana region prevented the illegal trade of a large batch of narcotic substances.
During the operational event, which involved employees of the Internal Affairs and Customs Departments of the region, it was established that a woman residing in Beshbola MFI of the city of Farghona had hidden about 5 kg 936 g of 'hashish' in a small bag for subsequent sale.
It is important to note that this woman was previously convicted in a case related to narcotic substances, but she did not learn from her mistake. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against her under Part 5, Clause 'a' of Article 25,273 of the Criminal Code, and measures are being taken to identify her accomplices within the framework of investigative actions.
