State Control Over the Production of Alcohol and Tobacco Products to Be Improved
The Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted Law No. O‘RQ-1034, "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Connection with the Improvement of the Alcohol and Tobacco Market Regulation System."
Costa Rica Agreed to Accept Uzbeks Deported from the United States
Costa Rica has agreed to accept 200 citizens deported from the United States, including individuals from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and India, reports Dunyo news agency.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation
On February 21, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, held a telephone conversation to discuss pressing issues related to further developing and strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia.
Mistake or provocation? Hamas extradited an unidentified body to Israel
According to the agreement, Hamas transferred the bodies of the hostages and the deceased to Israel, but it was determined that one of the bodies belonged to an unknown person, and in the coffin was not the deceased Israeli citizen Shiri, but someone else. The Israelis were indignant and called this a serious violation of the agreement.
Uzbekistan is strengthening cooperation with the Organization of Turkic States
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on February 18 in Tashkent with the Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), former Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildirim. In addition to participating in the urban planning forum, Yildirim's visit was dedicated to strengthening cooperation between the Turkic countries.
A large-scale program to support youth business has been launched in Uzbekistan. Within the framework of the new "Yoshlar biznesi" initiative, 350 thousand young people will be able to receive financial, educational, and investment support within three years.
In Uzbekistan, the system of financial support for low-income families is changing. Instead of subsidies, interest-free loans will now be provided for starting a business. This decision is enshrined in a new presidential decree aimed at developing entrepreneurship among socially vulnerable groups.
Russia fined Google for videos with instructions for Russian soldiers
A Russian court fined Google 3.8 million rubles (approximately $41,500) for posting content on YouTube showing Russian soldiers how to surrender. This was reported by the Russian TASS agency.
Uzbekistan's IT Industry Future Discussed at Dubai Conference
Uzbekistan's Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of IT Park Uzbekistan, Farhod Ibragimov, met with representatives of FOM Group, including entrepreneur Murat Maxkamov, in Dubai to discuss digital economy development and business opportunities in the country.
Javohir Sindorov won silver at the Titled Tuesday tournament
Uzbekistan's young grandmaster Javokhir Sindorov confidently competed in the popular online tournament Titled Tuesday and took second place, falling only to Jan-Kristof Duda.
The Legacy Left by My Father!
"Goals begin with dreams. A well-chosen profession accompanies us on the journey to fulfilling our dreams. Over time, our path and profession become a legacy!" — wrote the founder of Bright Uzbekistan, Davron Abdullayev, on his page.