Society

In all ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan, the employee who reads the most books to promote reading will be rewarded with a one-month salary bonus.

In Uzbekistan, the concept of foreign policy activity is being updated, and its priority directions are being revised.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the necessity of revising the concept of Uzbekistan's foreign policy activity in the context of geopolitical changes in the world.

A plan for tourism development and doubling the flow of tourists has been developed on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

In recent years, tourism has become a steadily growing strategic branch of the economy.

On January 15, due to the closure of Iranian airspace, a number of international flights related to Uzbekistan were unable to continue their flights.

The widespread implementation of measures aimed at increasing energy efficiency has resulted in nearly 90 percent of households implementing at least one measure aimed at reducing energy consumption.

Head of the State Security Service Bahodir Kurbanov announced that a special unit equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles has been placed on combat duty along the borders of Uzbekistan.

From April 1, the allowance for officers will be doubled, and the salaries of soldiers and sergeants will be increased by 10 percent.

In 2025, 2,188 people died as a result of road traffic incidents that occurred in the country.

The U.S. Department of State has suspended the processing of visa applications for citizens of a number of countries within the framework of measures against applicants who could be a burden on the state budget.

A case related to citizens raising a dog and then slaughtering and eating it in Yangiyul city, Tashkent region, was heard in court.

Drivers or passengers are allowed to wear seat belts based on a medical certificate.