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Zhumangarin presents three economic scenarios for Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's government has prepared three scenarios for the country's economic development in 2027, with GDP growth ranging from 3.2% to 5.9% depending on oil prices. Presenting a 2027-2029 socio-economic forecast at a Kurultai meeting, Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said the government expects slower GDP growth among Kazakhstan's main trading partners. International organisations have also lowered their 2027 oil price forecast to $70.3 per barrel.

KursivOctober 15, 2026, 03:23

Politics

Menelau: Turkish side does not consent to giving convergences list to stakeholders

Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelau said the United Nations has completed recording the convergences reached in the Cyprus negotiation process, but the Turkish side does not consent to giving the list of convergences to the stakeholders. Citing Riknews, which reported his remarks on the morning programme of RIK, Menelau said the convergences are based on the agreed federation framework, yet Ankara insists on a two-state solution.

HavadisOctober 15, 2026, 03:08

Politics

Ertuğruloğlu urges Erhürman to take firm stance on mutabakat claim

Northern Cyprus Foreign Minister Ertuğruloğlu has criticised the lack of any response from President Tufan Erhürman to claims Christodoulides made on Erhürman’s behalf about a “mutabakat” (understanding). Speaking to the Turkish Agency Cyprus (TAK), he said he expected the president to state, “I have no such mutabakat,” and to take a very firm stance.

Gündem KıbrısOctober 15, 2026, 02:53

Diplomacy

A new stage of mutual cooperation

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Turkmenistan is described as an important step toward strengthening friendship, good neighbourliness and strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. In a commentary published by UzA, Shanjarbay Kalmuratov, a deputy of the Nukus district Council of People's Deputies, addresses the visit.

UzAOctober 15, 2026, 02:39

Economy

Kazakhstan plans to save 2.5 trillion tenge by cutting benefits for wealthy citizens

Kazakhstan's government expects to save 700 billion tenge in 2027 and nearly 2.5 trillion tenge over three years by cancelling benefits and payments to wealthy citizens. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the figures on Wednesday during a Kurultai session reviewing the 2027–2029 draft budget in its first reading.

Vlast.kzOctober 15, 2026, 02:24

Diplomacy

Aliyev meets Israeli President Herzog in Baku talks

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on October 14. According to Musavat, Herzog congratulated Azerbaijan on chairing the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). He described Azerbaijan's continued chairmanship for 2026–2028 as a manifestation of high trust in the country and said he was pleased with it.

MusavatOctober 15, 2026, 02:23

Society

How have penalties for sexual violence against children been toughened?

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law strengthening liability for all forms of violence against children. The Legislative Chamber adopted the document on September 30, and the Senate approved it on October 2. The changes took effect today, October 14.

Gazeta.uzOctober 15, 2026, 02:08

Diplomacy

Pashinyan proposes territorial swap of equal area with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed that Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange territories of equal area to eliminate enclaves and exclaves along their border. NUR.KZ, the Kazakh outlet, reported the proposal, citing RBK.

Nur.kzOctober 15, 2026, 01:53

Diplomacy

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan Arrives in Baku

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is on a visit to Azerbaijan. Musavat.com reported that the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the trip.

MusavatOctober 15, 2026, 01:38

Diplomacy

Uzbek President Arrives in Baku

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Baku on a working visit at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

UzAOctober 15, 2026, 01:23

Diplomacy

Leaders of 28 states to gather in Baku tomorrow

The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), known in Azerbaijani as AQEM, will be held in Baku tomorrow under Azerbaijan's chairmanship. Leaders and representatives of member and observer states, as well as representatives of partner organisations, will attend.

MusavatOctober 15, 2026, 01:08

Transport & Infrastructure

Route to Aktau and Kuryk seaports to be cut by 900 km

Construction is under way on three key transport corridors in Kazakhstan's Aktobe region, launched on the instruction of the Head of State to boost the country's transit potential. The Center–West highway from Astana and a new Beineu–Seksaul road will open a direct route to the Aktau and Kuryk seaports, cutting the distance by 900 km.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 00:53

Diplomacy

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan leaders discuss implementing high-level agreements

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku during a working visit. At the start of the talks, Mirziyoyev sincerely congratulated Aliyev on Azerbaijan's successful chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and on hosting its seventh summit.

UzAOctober 15, 2026, 00:38

History & Heritage

World's oldest shipwreck discovered off Antalya

Around 4,700-year-old amphorae believed to belong to what is described as the world's oldest shipwreck were found near Kekova Island in Antalya. Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy shared details of the underwater excavations being carried out in Kekova in a post on his NSosyal account.

HavadisOctober 15, 2026, 00:23

Diplomacy

Japarov attends informal dinner in Baku for CICA summit participants

According to the Kabar news agency, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attended an informal dinner on October 14 in Baku, held in honour of participants of the seventh summit of heads of state of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). The dinner took place during his working visit to Azerbaijan, at the Gulistan reception house in Baku, where the summit was held.

KabarOctober 15, 2026, 00:09

Diplomacy

Turkmenistan's Deputy Foreign Minister Meets European Training Foundation Director

On 12 October 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Bäşimowa met Pilvi Torsti, Director of the European Training Foundation, who arrived in Turkmenistan to take part in the fifth meeting of the High-Level Group of the DARYA programme, scheduled for 13–14 October 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reported the meeting.

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 14, 2026, 21:38

Turkic World

Turkic Parliamentary Assembly congratulates Turkmenistan on 35th independence anniversary

Ramil Hasan, Secretary General of the Turkic Parliamentary Assembly (TURKPA), has sent congratulations to Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Turkmen people on the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence. He conveyed the greetings on behalf of the TURKPA International Secretariat and in his own name.

TDHOctober 14, 2026, 21:23

Politics

Kyrgyzstan signs personal data law with fines up to 140,000 soms

President Sadyr Japarov has signed a law setting fines of up to 140,000 soms for violating requirements on processing and protecting personal data in Kyrgyzstan. Higher liability applies to repeat violations and to breaches involving children's data and special categories of personal data. The law, No. 150, is dated 9 October 2026.

Economist.kgOctober 14, 2026, 21:08

Society

Uzbekistan may raise heating and hot water tariffs, Tashkent by 30%

Uzbekistan plans to raise heating and hot water supply tariffs for residents from 1 November 2026, according to a draft government resolution put up for discussion by the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services. The draft proposes new tariffs for heat supply companies nationwide. After the resolution is adopted, the Interdepartmental Tariff Commission under the Cabinet of Ministers must approve tariffs for legal entities within three days.

Gazeta.uzOctober 14, 2026, 20:53

Politics

Kazakhstan sets 29 November date for maslikhat elections

Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission has set 29 November as the date for extraordinary elections to maslikhat councils at all levels. Seven political parties have been admitted to the vote.

Khabar 24October 14, 2026, 20:39

Society

32 Azerbaijanis readmitted from Germany

32 Azerbaijani citizens were readmitted from Germany, according to the State Migration Service.

MusavatOctober 14, 2026, 20:24

Diplomacy

Turkmenistan Expands Multifaceted Ties With Russia

Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Valentina Matviyenko, Chair of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia, in the Awaza National Tourism Zone on 6 October. Matviyenko had come to Turkmenistan to take part in the international women's dialogue "The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace and Achieving Sustainable Development."

TDHOctober 14, 2026, 20:23

Diplomacy

Asian Development Bank representative received at Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry

Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met in Ashgabat with Lea Gutierrez, Director General of the Asian Development Bank's Department for Central and West Asia.

Turkmenistan.ruOctober 14, 2026, 20:08

Diplomacy

Turkmen Foreign Minister meets Asian Development Bank official on cooperation

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met on October 13 with Lea Gutierrez, Director General of the Asian Development Bank's Central and West Asia Department.

TurkmeninformOctober 14, 2026, 19:53

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Zhumangarin presents three economic scenarios for Kazakhstan

Menelau: Turkish side does not consent to giving convergences list to stakeholders

Ertuğruloğlu urges Erhürman to take firm stance on mutabakat claim

A new stage of mutual cooperation

Kazakhstan plans to save 2.5 trillion tenge by cutting benefits for wealthy citizens

Aliyev meets Israeli President Herzog in Baku talks

How have penalties for sexual violence against children been toughened?

Pashinyan proposes territorial swap of equal area with Azerbaijan

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan Arrives in Baku

Uzbek President Arrives in Baku

Leaders of 28 states to gather in Baku tomorrow

Route to Aktau and Kuryk seaports to be cut by 900 km

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan leaders discuss implementing high-level agreements

World's oldest shipwreck discovered off Antalya

Japarov attends informal dinner in Baku for CICA summit participants

Turkmenistan's Deputy Foreign Minister Meets European Training Foundation Director

Turkic Parliamentary Assembly congratulates Turkmenistan on 35th independence anniversary

Kyrgyzstan signs personal data law with fines up to 140,000 soms

Uzbekistan may raise heating and hot water tariffs, Tashkent by 30%

Kazakhstan sets 29 November date for maslikhat elections

32 Azerbaijanis readmitted from Germany

Turkmenistan Expands Multifaceted Ties With Russia

Asian Development Bank representative received at Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry

Turkmen Foreign Minister meets Asian Development Bank official on cooperation