Society

Newcomers to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not widely known.

Many people experience vivid and meaningful dreams shortly before death. Research suggests these dreams are not a sign of confusion but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss.

A man has been arrested in Grapevine, Texas, for allegedly driving his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake on purpose to test the vehicle's "Wade Mode" feature. The Grapevine Police Department responded on Monday to recover the abandoned vehicle from Grapevine Lake.

Cher has never cared much for conventions, and at 80, she remains as iconic as ever. Her fearlessness has made her one of the greatest pop music icons, with artists like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé citing her as inspiration.

Uzbekistan has been ranked 62nd in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel and Tourism Development Index for 2024, according to the country's Tourism Committee. This marks a significant improvement from 78th place last year.

Nearly 2 million Muslims are preparing for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which begins on May 25, 2026. Many pilgrims arrive weeks in advance to prepare for the journey.

Halima Khudoyberdiyeva was born on May 17, 1947, in Boyovut district of Syrdarya region. She graduated from the journalism faculty of Tashkent State University in 1972 and studied at the Higher Literary Courses in Moscow from 1975 to 1977.

Uzbekistan's tourism sector is poised for new records and opportunities in 2025. The number of foreign tourists visiting the country is increasing, and tourism infrastructure is developing.

On New Year's Eve, people around the world entered a festive mood. In many countries, large shows and fireworks were organized on the evening of December 31.

In early April, Amsterdam's Artis Zoo Museum unveiled a handbag alongside a massive dinosaur skeleton, touted as the world's first product made from 'lab-grown T. rex leather.' Polish fashion label Enfin Leve designed the bag as part of its experimental clothing line. The company plans to auction it on June 11 in Paris.

At the end of May, Tashkent will host a large cat exhibition called 'Find Your Cat'. This large-scale event involves shelters and animal rights activists, where every visitor can meet their future pet.

Former UFC star Ronda Rousey and pioneering women's MMA fighter Gina Carano will finally face off on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, ending long retirements for both.