Politics

Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship called an important step in institutional development

Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) has been described as an important stage in the organisation's institutional development. Political scientist Azer Garayev, speaking to Trend and cited by Day.Az, said the VII Summit held in Baku on October 15 showed Azerbaijan's results and confirmed the country's growing role in regional processes.

Day.azOctober 17, 2026, 00:32

Diplomacy

Christodoulides: EU to discuss resuming talks with Turkey

According to the website Sigmalive, Greek Cypriot administration leader Nikos Christodoulides said in a statement in Brussels that the European Union will meet with Turkey this month to discuss resuming negotiations on the Cyprus problem.

Kıbrıs ManşetOctober 17, 2026, 00:24

Politics

Mickoski criticises Bulgarian politicians for turning Mihailova into a media figure

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said claims that Iva Mihailova, who is on trial over a fatal traffic accident in Kochani, entered Bulgaria through legal channels do not reflect the truth. Mickoski said the Interior Ministry is investigating how she was taken to the country and that the ministry has confirmed there is no record of her passing through any legal border crossing.

BirlikOctober 16, 2026, 21:59

Diplomacy

Pashinyan gives Russia 3 months: "Governance could be handed to someone else"

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed that relations between Yerevan and Moscow have never cooled and have not changed, despite some disagreements. According to Musavat.com, citing his words, the Armenian side's railways...

MusavatOctober 16, 2026, 21:51

Diplomacy

Kürşad Zorlu: Each of Our States Fully Respects Sovereignty Under Law

Kürşad Zorlu, deputy chairman of the ruling AK Party and head of its Turkic States Relations department, commented on Türkiye-Azerbaijan relations. He said the states may differ in how they progress, that each state fully respects the other's decisions under the law of sovereignty, and that any problems will be discussed within the family council.

Anadolu AjansıOctober 16, 2026, 21:35

Politics

Öztürk criticises small partners: We faced problems with quorum and appointments

UBP Member of Parliament Yasemin Öztürk assessed possible government models after the 6 December elections on the Seçim Özel programme hosted by Bahadır Ayna on Haber Kıbrıs. Öztürk said that as long as the election threshold remains at its current level, it would be difficult for a single party to come to power alone.

Haber KıbrısOctober 16, 2026, 21:18

Society

Kyrgyzstan approves 2027 immigration quota

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the immigration quota for 2027. According to a government order, the quota sets the maximum number of foreign citizens and stateless persons who may immigrate to the Kyrgyz Republic next year at 400 people.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 16, 2026, 21:10

Diplomacy

Preventing conflict costs less: Tokayev proposes new mechanism within CICA

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). He reminded participants that security is always one of the core priorities of CICA's work.

TengrinewsOctober 16, 2026, 20:54

Economy

Minnikhanov: Trade Between Tatarstan and Voronezh Region Tops 24 Billion Rubles

Trade turnover between Tatarstan and the Voronezh region exceeds 24 billion rubles, Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said. He made the remark at a meeting with a regional delegation at the Government House of Tatarstan, according to the republic's press service.

Tatar-informOctober 16, 2026, 20:46

Energy

President Mirziyoyev discusses joint projects with SOCAR and British Petroleum

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Rovshan Najaf, head of Azerbaijan's SOCAR, and Giovanni Cristofolini, senior vice president of British Petroleum (BP). The two executives had come to Uzbekistan to take part in a meeting of the investors' council in the fuel and energy sector.

DaryoOctober 16, 2026, 20:05

Diplomacy

Kazakhstan sets new stage for CICA development at Baku summit

The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku on October 15, marked the next stage in the development of the platform created on Kazakhstan's initiative.

KazinformOctober 16, 2026, 19:49

Energy

True partnership rests on mutual trust, responsibility and benefit, says President

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is holding open talks with investors in Uzbekistan's fuel and energy sector.

UzAOctober 16, 2026, 19:41

Economy

Erdoğan says fund market problem is under control

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said authorities have brought a problem in part of the fund market under control through decisive steps taken since 17 September. Speaking at the TİM 13th Innovation Week Program at the Haliç Congress Center, he said a Fund Coordination Board with full authority had been set up quickly.

HavadisOctober 16, 2026, 19:33

Diplomacy

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departs for visit to Armenia

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has departed on a visit to Armenia, according to the news outlet Turkmeninform. The report was published on 16 October 2026, the day of the departure.

TurkmeninformOctober 16, 2026, 19:08

Diplomacy

Strong AQEM and Middle Corridor: What does the Baku summit promise for global security?

In 2026, Baku will host the VII Summit of AQEM, chaired by President Ilham Aliyev.

Oxu.azOctober 16, 2026, 18:52

Society

Kyrgyzstan begins implementing demographic policy concept

In Bishkek, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulan Mamatkanov chaired the first meeting of the Demographic Policy Council under the Cabinet of Ministers. At the meeting, held on October 16, 2026, participants discussed the current demographic situation in Kyrgyzstan, the main problems in the country's demographic development, and an action plan for implementing the first stage (2026–2030) of Kyrgyzstan's Demographic Policy Concept, which runs until 2040.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 18:44

Energy

Uzbekistan to Develop National Energy Master Plan to 2050

Uzbekistan will develop a national master plan for its energy sector covering the period up to 2050, for the first time, and will publish it openly, according to UzA. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is currently holding an open dialogue with investors in the fuel and energy sector.

UzAOctober 16, 2026, 18:04

Diplomacy

Kurtulmuş rejects Greek Cypriot claims at European parliament speakers’ conference in Rome

Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş strongly rejected the claims made by Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Greek Cypriot Administration’s House of Representatives, at the Conference of European Parliament Presidents in Rome. The event was hosted by the Italian Chamber of Deputies, and Demetriou spoke after Kurtulmuş.

Kıbrıs GazetesiOctober 16, 2026, 17:48

Economy

Yakutia Finance Ministry: Socially Important Funding to Be Clarified by Second Reading

Acting Finance Minister of Yakutia Ivan Alekseyev said the republic's draft budget for 2027 and the planning period is still under discussion and is not final. Funds will be mandatorily redistributed and included in the republic's budget by the second reading, once updated data on federal transfers is received.

YSIAOctober 16, 2026, 17:40

Society

Labour Ministry names payments exempt from Kazakhstan's social aid reform

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection said the existing procedure for granting 22 of 36 types of social assistance will be kept. Minister Askarbek Ertayev said at a briefing that the changes will not affect a number of payments to people with disabilities, victims of nuclear tests and victims of political repression. He said the reform does not apply to all benefits, that this should be taken into account, and that many questions are being raised on social media.

KursivOctober 16, 2026, 17:24

Diplomacy

Minister: Normalization of Armenia-Türkiye relations will benefit region

Türkiye's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli, said that accelerating the normalization process between Armenia and Türkiye will bring significant benefits to the entire region. Report.az reported the remarks, which were published on 16 October 2026.

Report.azOctober 16, 2026, 17:16

Diplomacy

Turkmen President attends summit in Baku

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov travelled to Azerbaijan on a working visit on 15 October 2026. The purpose of the trip was to take part in the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

TurkmeninformOctober 16, 2026, 16:59

Politics

Ramiz Mehdiyev expelled from New Azerbaijan Party

Ramiz Mehdiyev has been expelled from the New Azerbaijan Party (PEA). Day.Az, citing APA, reports that the relevant decision was taken at a meeting of the party's Board.

Day.azOctober 16, 2026, 16:35

Politics

72 hopefuls to vie in UBP candidate selection on 24 October

The National Unity Party (UBP) in Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will hold a candidate selection vote for parliamentary seats on 24 October. A total of 72 aspiring candidates are competing across six electoral districts.

Haber KıbrısOctober 16, 2026, 16:27

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Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship called an important step in institutional development

Christodoulides: EU to discuss resuming talks with Turkey

Mickoski criticises Bulgarian politicians for turning Mihailova into a media figure

Pashinyan gives Russia 3 months: "Governance could be handed to someone else"

Kürşad Zorlu: Each of Our States Fully Respects Sovereignty Under Law

Öztürk criticises small partners: We faced problems with quorum and appointments

Kyrgyzstan approves 2027 immigration quota

Preventing conflict costs less: Tokayev proposes new mechanism within CICA

Minnikhanov: Trade Between Tatarstan and Voronezh Region Tops 24 Billion Rubles

President Mirziyoyev discusses joint projects with SOCAR and British Petroleum

Kazakhstan sets new stage for CICA development at Baku summit

True partnership rests on mutual trust, responsibility and benefit, says President

Erdoğan says fund market problem is under control

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departs for visit to Armenia

Strong AQEM and Middle Corridor: What does the Baku summit promise for global security?

Kyrgyzstan begins implementing demographic policy concept

Uzbekistan to Develop National Energy Master Plan to 2050

Kurtulmuş rejects Greek Cypriot claims at European parliament speakers’ conference in Rome

Yakutia Finance Ministry: Socially Important Funding to Be Clarified by Second Reading

Labour Ministry names payments exempt from Kazakhstan's social aid reform

Minister: Normalization of Armenia-Türkiye relations will benefit region

Turkmen President attends summit in Baku

Ramiz Mehdiyev expelled from New Azerbaijan Party

72 hopefuls to vie in UBP candidate selection on 24 October