In Uzbekistan, hundreds of performers have begun declaring their incomes through the Tax Committee's mobile application, Soliq. This service was specifically designed for individuals in the concert and entertainment industry, enabling artists to report their earnings quickly and without excessive bureaucracy. If needed, performers can delegate the submission of declarations to their managers.
In 2025, Uzbekistan recorded 177 cases related to human trafficking, with 92 of these involving sexual exploitation. This was announced by Odilbek Urinov, Chief Specialist of the Operational Search Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), during a press conference on April 11. He emphasized that human trafficking in the country currently manifests primarily in three forms: sexual exploitation, labor exploitation, and infant trafficking.
Uzbekistan's State Security Service (SGB) has issued a warning to citizens following a surge in suspicious calls from foreign phone numbers. Agency specialists conducted a detailed analysis of cyber threats and identified complex technical schemes used by fraudsters to steal funds and personal data from Uzbek citizens.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan reviewed a package of proposals on April 13 aimed at liberalizing the system of financial fines for businesses. The new measures are designed to reduce bureaucratic pressure, strengthen judicial oversight, and create transparent mechanisms for interaction between government agencies and entrepreneurs.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on proposals to liberalize the application of financial penalties for business entities on April 13. The new system, set to take effect from October 1, 2026, includes measures to ease penalty payments and enhance protection of business rights.
Two Spanish football giants, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, are set to clash in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. The match will take place at 19:00 GMT at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, with a semifinal berth at stake. Atletico holds a significant advantage after a 2-0 first-leg victory over 10-man Barcelona, coupled with strong home form in Europe this season, making them strong favorites.
The Banking Supervision Committee reviewed 29 issues during meetings held in March 2026, with 17 of these focusing on registration and licensing matters, including amendments to the charters of credit institutions, approvals for share ownership in statutory funds, submission of audit qualification certificates, and consideration of candidates for supervisory board and management positions, highlighting ongoing regulatory oversight in Uzbekistan's financial sector.
During Manchester City’s victory over Chelsea, a travelling City fan stole the spotlight by pulling out an empty plastic bottle with an Arsenal logo and mimicking a celebratory drink. The gesture quickly went viral on social media as a meme, taunting Arsenal for potentially "bottling it" again amid their recent slump.
The FIFA PASS system, as clarified by the US Embassy in Uzbekistan, offers priority scheduling for visa interviews to holders of tickets for the FIFA World Cup. However, this system does not guarantee visa issuance and does not simplify the standard security checks that all applicants must undergo, according to the diplomatic mission.
Uzbekistan has initiated comprehensive reforms in its higher agricultural education system, aimed at fundamentally transforming the training of personnel for the agricultural sector. According to a decree signed by the president, starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, agricultural universities in the country will adopt new three-year educational programs focused on practical skills. These programs are designed to blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on work, with a structured approach that gradually increases practical exposure: 60% theory and 40% practice in the first year, 50% each in the second year, and 70% practical sessions in the third year.
In the first quarter of 2026, Uzbekistan recorded 1,102 road traffic accidents (RTAs), with 346 of these incidents resulting in fatalities. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs — Head of the Investigation Department Ramazon Ashrapov announced these figures at a press conference on April 11. Fatal outcomes accounted for 31.4% of the cases, highlighting the severity of road safety issues in the country.
In November 2024, the 'Kurgan' neighborhood in Gijduvan officially received tourist village status, marking a new chapter in its centuries-old history. This ancient settlement, founded by the Turkic Oghuz tribe, now features eight streets and over three thousand residents who preserve ancestral traditions and crafts.