Throughout 2025, PARADIGMA MEDIA, having analyzed key developments in the Uzbek media landscape, recognized journalists and representatives of civil society who have made a significant contribution to the development of journalism and the media sector in Uzbekistan. Drawing on an analysis of key media developments in Uzbekistan in 2025, the editorial team recognized journalists and civil society representatives whose work contributed meaningfully to the development of journalism and the media sector.The event was held on January 31, 2026, within the framework of the Paradigma Media presentation, with the participation of journalists, civil society representatives, and diplomatic missions in Uzbekistan.

Canadian singer David Carroll, who performed the song “Don’t Fly Wizzness Class” about Hungary’s low-cost airline Wizz Air refusing to let Uzbek citizen Suhrob Ubaydullaev board a plane, has released a message on his Instagram page calling for full support of the track.

An Uzbek citizen has been detained while attempting to smuggle gold jewelry valued at over 5.2 billion UZS (approx. $410,000) into Uzbekistan from Kyrgyzstan, according to a report by the State Security Service.