Politics

Kyrgyz Parliament Hears Cabinet Report on Social Facility and Road Construction

Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan's parliament, heard a report from the Cabinet of Ministers on the state of construction of social facilities and roads, including traffic jams, and on the regulation of prices for socially significant goods. Deputies also received information on the implementation of the Jogorku Kenesh resolution of 5 February 2026, No. 147-VIII, on the environmental situation related to smog.

KnewsOctober 15, 2026, 04:53

Economy

Bektenov outlines how Kazakhstan plans to cut its budget deficit

Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov told the Kurultai that the government is holding its course toward strengthening public finances and reducing budget dependence on borrowing and transfers. He was answering deputy Natalya Godunova's question on the 2027 republican budget deficit.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 04:38

Diplomacy

Öztürkler: Greek Cypriot side not showing sincere approach on settlement

Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic and UBP Güzelyurt MP Ziya Öztürkler said the Greek Cypriot administration does not want to accept Turkish Cypriots as a sovereign and equal people, aims to push them into a minority position, and therefore does not show a sincere approach to a settlement.

Kıbrıs ManşetOctober 15, 2026, 04:23

Diplomacy

CICA summit: Which countries' leaders are heading to Baku?

Representatives of foreign states are arriving in Azerbaijan for the seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), set to take place on 15 October in Baku. Several high-level guests have already held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and more participants are expected.

Day.azOctober 15, 2026, 03:53

Economy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Society

Sadyr Japarov hands over keys to new Bishkek apartments built by GIK

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attended a ceremony in Bishkek handing over keys to apartments in the eighth block built by the State Mortgage Company (GIK) in the Muras residential complex. During the event, the opening of another block with 105 apartments in the Kara-Zhygach residential area was also held online.

KnewsOctober 14, 2026, 19:08

Diplomacy

Bahçeli says Türkiye-Azerbaijan ties rest on a bond between two nations

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), said relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan are based on the heartfelt bond between the two nations. In a written statement, Bahçeli also addressed the Organization of Turkic States and Türkiye’s upcoming chairmanship of the body.

NTVOctober 14, 2026, 18:53

Politics

Kazakhstan’s Government Considers Cutting Benefits

On October 14, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said the government is readying a social security reform that will eliminate a number of benefits for “well-off” citizens. Speaking at the Kurultai, Kazakhstan’s parliament, he said the measures will save 700 billion tenge ($1.6 billion) in 2027 alone.

Vlast.kzOctober 14, 2026, 18:38

Diplomacy

Ertuğruloğlu: The UN Security Council resolutions themselves created the Cyprus problem

Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu has reacted to Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides' claim of 'full agreement' with TRNC President Tufan Erhürman on staying within UN Security Council resolutions in seeking a Cyprus settlement. He said Erhürman has not yet responded to the claim and should clearly reject it.

Kıbrıs GazetesiOctober 14, 2026, 18:08

Diplomacy

Kazakh President Tokayev Arrives in Baku

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev 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).

MusavatOctober 14, 2026, 17:23

Politics

President Erhürman: “We will be in Antalya at the COP 31 Summit”

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman has said he will attend the COP 31 Summit, to be held in Antalya in November. In a written statement responding to questions from journalists, Erhürman said he received an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 14 July in connection with the summit.

HavadisOctober 14, 2026, 17:08

Turkic World

Bahçeli comments on Organization of Turkic States and Türkiye's term chairmanship

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli said that at a time of rapid political, economic and geopolitical developments worldwide, the level reached by the Organization of Turkic States is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world.

Anadolu AjansıOctober 14, 2026, 16:53

Turkic World

MHP leader Bahçeli issues statement on Azerbaijan

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said the level reached by the Organization of Turkic States is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world. He described the organization as the institutional foundation of shared history, culture and a common vision for the future. According to Bahçeli, relations within the organization rest on respect for each member state's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and domestic law.

MilliyetOctober 14, 2026, 15:53

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Kyrgyz Parliament Hears Cabinet Report on Social Facility and Road Construction

Bektenov outlines how Kazakhstan plans to cut its budget deficit

Öztürkler: Greek Cypriot side not showing sincere approach on settlement

CICA summit: Which countries' leaders are heading to Baku?

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

Pashinyan proposes territorial swap of equal area with Azerbaijan

Leaders of 28 states to gather in Baku tomorrow

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan leaders discuss implementing high-level agreements

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

Kazakhstan sets 29 November date for maslikhat elections

Turkmenistan Expands Multifaceted Ties With Russia

Sadyr Japarov hands over keys to new Bishkek apartments built by GIK

Bahçeli says Türkiye-Azerbaijan ties rest on a bond between two nations

Kazakhstan’s Government Considers Cutting Benefits

Ertuğruloğlu: The UN Security Council resolutions themselves created the Cyprus problem

Kazakh President Tokayev Arrives in Baku

President Erhürman: “We will be in Antalya at the COP 31 Summit”

Bahçeli comments on Organization of Turkic States and Türkiye's term chairmanship

MHP leader Bahçeli issues statement on Azerbaijan