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Is It True That Uzbek Citizens Can Receive Up to 35 Million Soums in Social Assistance?

A message is circulating online claiming that citizens of Uzbekistan can receive up to 35 million soums under a new social support program. The message invites people to check their eligibility by visiting the website uzbekiston.polmark2026.xyz. Such claims may attract particular attention from people in need of financial assistance. However, the message does not clearly explain who is eligible, what requirements applicants must meet, or which government agency is responsibl

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Payme has increased its fees for P2P transfers without warning: the official website remains at the same rate

According to several independent sources and reports published in recent days, the Payme payment system has increased its fee for P2P (card-to-card) transfers from 1% to 1.1%. This change has sparked public debate as it was introduced without prior notice to users. • Previously, a 1% fee was charged for P2P transfers; currently, according to available information, 1.1% is charged. • Payme's official website still lists a 1% fee, meaning the information on the website has not

Economics

Liability has been established for the circulation of electronic cigarettes

This restriction has been widely discussed on social media, and many users did not believe it. The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU–1098 dated November 27, 2025, introduced amendments and additions to a number of legislative acts, strengthening the regulation of the circulation of tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems (including e-cigarettes). According to the amendments to the Criminal Code, in the case of illegal circulation on the territory of

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