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Erhürman signs law scrapping mandatory primaries for parliamentary candidates

President Tufan Erhürman has said he signed the Political Parties (Amendment) Law, which removes the mandatory primary election requirement for selecting parliamentary candidates, even though he considers it problematic for intra-party democracy. The amendment also scraps the exceptional provision allowing candidates to be chosen by the party assembly. Under the new rules, parties may select candidates under Supreme Election Council oversight, provided they follow democratic principles and the methods set out in their own statutes.

YenidüzenOctober 15, 2026, 09:36

Transport & Infrastructure

Uzbekistan signs memorandum with China's CRRC Dalian

Tashkent, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan has agreed with China's CRRC Dalian to develop cooperation in the fields of railway transport and metro systems.

UzDailyOctober 15, 2026, 09:27

Society

Majority of workers in Northern Cyprus are now foreign nationals

A 2026 Macroeconomic Monitoring Report prepared by the World Bank with European Union funding shows that the share of foreign nationals with work permits in total registered employment in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) rose from 36 percent to 53 percent over four years.

Haber KıbrısOctober 15, 2026, 09:17

Sports

Four Continents Figure Skating Championships moved from Astana to Almaty after fire

The 2027 Four Continents Figure Skating Championship has been moved from Astana to Almaty, Kazakhstan, because of the aftermath of a fire at an energy facility that serves the left-bank part of the capital, according to 24KZ. The decision was taken at a meeting of the ISU Council in Lausanne, and the competition will be held at Almaty Arena.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 09:08

Diplomacy

Economic interests emerge as new pillar of Aliyev and Japarov alliance

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is in Baku on a working visit to attend the 7th CICA Summit, which Azerbaijan chairs and hosts on October 15. The visit focuses on turning agreements into practical results, including expanded trade, investment, banking ties and transport links. Bilateral trade totaled $77.17 million in 2025, about 1.9 times the 2024 figure.

TrendOctober 15, 2026, 08:57

Economy

Kyrgyzstan's GDP grows 10.8% in nine months to 1.64 trillion soms

Kyrgyzstan's National Statistics Committee reported that the country's gross domestic product for January–September 2026 reached 1,640.9 billion soms, according to a preliminary estimate. The economy grew 10.8% compared with the same period last year. The data was presented at a press conference on October 15.

Economist.kgOctober 15, 2026, 08:48

Environment & Climate

Kyrgyzstan to ban certain plastic bags and tableware from 1 January 2027

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision met with representatives of domestic companies that produce and recycle plastic tableware and polymer bags. The main topic was how businesses should prepare for new legislation aimed at reducing the use of polymer materials.

KnewsOctober 15, 2026, 08:38

Transport & Infrastructure

Uzbekistan to raise number of dry ports to 30 by 2030

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed resolution No. PP-368 on 12 October 2026 on additional measures to develop the transport and logistics system. The document sets sector targets for 2026–2030. Under it, the number of international dry ports that meet all requirements is to rise from 24 to 30. Transport and logistics centres will receive tax and customs payment benefits.

UzDailyOctober 15, 2026, 08:28

Society

Social assistance to be provided under new principles

Kazakhstan plans to change its approach to social assistance from next year. Deputies of the Kurultai discussed the new principles while approving the draft republican budget for the next three years in first reading. Under the changes, state support will go only to those who truly need it. The government says the decision will free up hundreds of billions of tenge for other priority tasks.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 08:19

Diplomacy

Turkmen President arrives in Azerbaijan for CICA summit

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 15 to take part in the 7th Summit Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), according to a report by Oxu.az.

Oxu.azOctober 15, 2026, 08:09

Diplomacy

Turkmen Foreign Minister Meets EU Special Representative for Central Asia

Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Eduards Stipras, the European Union's Special Representative for Central Asia.

Turkmenistan.ruOctober 15, 2026, 08:00

Economy

Hansae Mobility opens plant in Fergana region

South Korean automotive components maker Hansae Mobility has opened a new industrial plant in the Kuvasay branch of the Kokand Free Economic Zone in Uzbekistan's Fergana region. The project's investment totals $30 million. The launch ceremony was attended by Mirzokhid Ubaydullaev, First Deputy Hokim of the Fergana region, and Davron Khidoyatov, Deputy Chairman of JSC Uzavtosanoat.

UzDailyOctober 15, 2026, 07:50

Defense & Security

Fourteen conscripts die in Caspian Sea tragedy; six officials detained

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has provided an update on the pre-trial investigation into a Caspian Sea tragedy in which 14 conscripts died. In a statement to NUR.KZ, the ministry’s press service said an inter-agency operational investigative group led by the military investigation department is continuing the pre-trial probe. The incident took place in Aktau.

Nur.kzOctober 15, 2026, 07:41

Transport & Infrastructure

Azerbaijan Sets 30 Million Tonne Transit Goal for Its Transport Corridors

President Ilham Aliyev told a limited-format meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States that Azerbaijan has built its modern transport and logistics infrastructure practically from scratch. He said the country is consolidating its position as one of the region's key transport hubs, providing reliable transit along the North-South and East-West international corridors.

MusavatOctober 15, 2026, 07:31

Economy

Kazakhstan Retains Lead in Central Asia for Attracting Foreign Investment

Kazakhstan has attracted more than $155 billion in foreign direct investment into its economy over the past seven years, according to data from the Foreign Ministry, as reported by Khabar 24. Significant amounts went into manufacturing, the chemical industry, transport, communications and the financial sector.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 07:21

Diplomacy

Kyrgyz President Japarov Arrives in Baku for CICA Summit

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov arrived in Baku on October 14 for a working visit to Azerbaijan. He will take part in the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). The president's press service announced the visit.

Economist.kgOctober 15, 2026, 07:12

Diplomacy

Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan discuss regional cooperation in Avaza

Leaders of the five Central Asian states and Azerbaijan held the eighth Consultative Meeting on 8 October at the Avaza resort zone on the Caspian Sea coast in Turkmenistan. It is the first official meeting in this format since Azerbaijan became a full participant in November 2025. The presidents discussed the future of the consultative meetings, regional challenges and joint projects.

Gazeta.uzOctober 15, 2026, 07:02

Health

Uzbekistan launches national programme for early colorectal cancer diagnosis

Uzbekistan has launched a national programme for early diagnosis of colorectal cancer, as part of state health policy and cancer prevention. It is being implemented jointly with the Association of Oncologists of Uzbekistan, the Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center of Oncology and Radiology, and the International Medical Center Gustave Roussy International.

UzAOctober 15, 2026, 06:53

Diplomacy

Emir of Qatar arrives in Azerbaijan for summit

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Azerbaijan on October 14 to take part in the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), known in Azerbaijani as AQEM.

Report.azOctober 15, 2026, 06:43

Society

Children with Down syndrome in Kyrgyzstan to be assigned disability status until age 18

Children with Down syndrome in Kyrgyzstan will be assigned a disability category until they turn 18 during their initial medical-social examination, without a set date for a repeat assessment. The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration announced this at a press conference.

Vesti.kgOctober 15, 2026, 06:34

Politics

TDP announces 50 prospective parliamentary candidates

The Social Democracy Party (TDP) has announced the names of 50 people who applied to be parliamentary candidates from six districts ahead of the general elections on 6 December. According to a TDP Press Office statement, the prospective candidates met at a gathering held at Rüstem Kitabevi. Election preparations, the party’s goal of returning to the Cumhuriyet Meclisi (Assembly of the Republic) and political responsibilities toward the country’s future were discussed.

HavadisOctober 15, 2026, 06:33

Politics

TDP announces list of parliamentary candidate hopefuls

The Communal Democracy Party (TDP) has announced the names of 50 people from six districts who applied to be parliamentary candidates ahead of the general elections on 6 December. According to a statement from the TDP Press Office, the hopefuls met at the Rüstem Kitabevi.

Kıbrıs Genç TVOctober 15, 2026, 06:32

Economy

Kyrgyzstan Temporarily Restricts Imports of Certain Construction Materials

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has amended its resolution introducing a temporary ban on importing certain types of construction materials into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kabar reported on 15 October 2026. The decision was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev.

KabarOctober 15, 2026, 06:31

Economy

Kyrgyzstan to raise salaries and pensions for security personnel, cut service allowances

Salaries of law enforcement officers and military personnel in Kyrgyzstan will rise from December, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said. The increase will amount to 10,000 soms.

Vesti.kgOctober 15, 2026, 06:30

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Erhürman signs law scrapping mandatory primaries for parliamentary candidates

Uzbekistan signs memorandum with China's CRRC Dalian

Majority of workers in Northern Cyprus are now foreign nationals

Four Continents Figure Skating Championships moved from Astana to Almaty after fire

Economic interests emerge as new pillar of Aliyev and Japarov alliance

Kyrgyzstan's GDP grows 10.8% in nine months to 1.64 trillion soms

Kyrgyzstan to ban certain plastic bags and tableware from 1 January 2027

Uzbekistan to raise number of dry ports to 30 by 2030

Social assistance to be provided under new principles

Turkmen President arrives in Azerbaijan for CICA summit

Turkmen Foreign Minister Meets EU Special Representative for Central Asia

Hansae Mobility opens plant in Fergana region

Fourteen conscripts die in Caspian Sea tragedy; six officials detained

Azerbaijan Sets 30 Million Tonne Transit Goal for Its Transport Corridors

Kazakhstan Retains Lead in Central Asia for Attracting Foreign Investment

Kyrgyz President Japarov Arrives in Baku for CICA Summit

Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan discuss regional cooperation in Avaza

Uzbekistan launches national programme for early colorectal cancer diagnosis

Emir of Qatar arrives in Azerbaijan for summit

Children with Down syndrome in Kyrgyzstan to be assigned disability status until age 18

TDP announces 50 prospective parliamentary candidates

TDP announces list of parliamentary candidate hopefuls

Kyrgyzstan Temporarily Restricts Imports of Certain Construction Materials

Kyrgyzstan to raise salaries and pensions for security personnel, cut service allowances