Politics

Kyrgyzstan approves procedure for public observation centre at elections

Kyrgyzstan's Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has approved the procedure for organising the work of a Public Observation Centre. According to Kabar, in a report dated 16.10.26, the decision was adopted today. The commission said the centre's main goal is to create conditions for viewing video broadcasts from polling stations in real time on voting day in upcoming elections and referendums in Kyrgyzstan.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 10:55

Politics

How will voters cast their ballots?

CTP Member of Parliament Ürün Solyalı has explained how voters will cast ballots in parliamentary elections after the mixed vote was abolished. Referring to Article 101 of Law No. 5/1976 on Elections and Referendums, Solyalı said ballots will list parties and candidates, and a vote for a party can be cast either by stamp alone or by stamp plus preference.

YenidüzenOctober 16, 2026, 10:47

Politics

Erhürman and Christodoulides to attend bicommunal peace festival in Pile

President Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot administration leader Nikos Christodoulides will attend a bicommunal Peace Festival in Pile on Saturday, the first in seven years. According to Politis newspaper, the event will begin at 19.00 on the football pitch behind Pile Turkish Primary School.

DiyalogOctober 16, 2026, 10:39

Diplomacy

Zorlu: Turkey and Azerbaijan will discuss their problems within the family

AKP Deputy Chairman Kürşad Zorlu said differences may exist in how Turkey and Azerbaijan proceed, without addressing points that have strained ties. Speaking at an Ankara event for the Kyrgyz Republic's independence day, he said the two states respect each other's decisions and sovereignty. "We know how to discuss our problems within our family council, in a way that suits us," he said.

Haber KıbrısOctober 16, 2026, 10:31

Diplomacy

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said the enclave and exclave issue between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement. Speaking at a press briefing, he called the matter sensitive but noted it is not among the conditions Azerbaijan has publicly raised for signing the treaty.

AzernewsOctober 16, 2026, 10:23

Politics

Mickoski says early elections possible but 'never say never'

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said early elections could be possible but that one should "never say never". In an interview with TV21's "Klik Plus" programme on possible early elections, he said the government is working for its full four-year term. Mickoski added that VMRO-DPMNE, as a party, is always ready for elections.

BirlikOctober 16, 2026, 10:07

Politics

Peace remains fragile and must be protected and strengthened - President Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15 that Azerbaijan did not strike a defeated state and did not stoop to the level of the barbarians and child killers who caused great suffering to its people.

TrendOctober 16, 2026, 09:51

Diplomacy

Aktilek Musaeva dismissed as Kyrgyzstan's ambassador to China

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree dismissing Aktilek Ishengaziyevna Musaeva from her post as Kyrgyzstan's ambassador to China, according to the Kabar news agency. The report, datelined Bishkek and dated 16 October 2026, cites the corresponding presidential decree.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 09:18

Diplomacy

Foreign Minister travels to Baghdad for OIC meeting

Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu has travelled to Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, with a delegation to attend the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is an observer member of the organisation.

Kıbrıs GazetesiOctober 16, 2026, 09:10

Defense & Security

Milli Majlis says hybrid attacks against Azerbaijan are unprecedented in scale

A temporary commission of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis against external interference and hybrid threats has issued a statement on hybrid attacks against Azerbaijan. The statement says the country's emergence as a middle-level power under President Ilham Aliyev, its assertive foreign policy, growing international authority, contribution to international energy security, strategic importance in regional transit corridors, and domestic political and economic stability have significantly increased the scale of hybrid attacks by external actors.

Day.azOctober 16, 2026, 09:02

Diplomacy

Kyrgyzstan Appoints Aizada Subakozhoeva as Ambassador to China

Aizada Subakozhoeva has been appointed Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to China, succeeding Aktilek Musaeva. The report, datelined Bishkek, October 16, 2026, was carried by Kabar news agency.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 08:54

Economy

Record borrowing on the eve of the end of the year

Finance Minister Özdemir Berova has defended the government's borrowing with the phrase “Maliye batmadı, döndürüyoruz” (“The treasury has not sunk, we are rolling it over”). Central Bank records, however, show the Üstel government borrowed repeatedly throughout the year.

YenidüzenOctober 16, 2026, 08:14

Diplomacy

Türkiye supports transforming CICA into an international organization

Türkiye supports transforming the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) into a full-fledged international organization, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku.

Report.azOctober 16, 2026, 08:06

Society

More than 30,000 Kazakhstani women could lose maternity payments from 2027

More than 30,000 Kazakhstani women could lose maternity payments from 1 January 2027. The warning came from Kurultai deputy Lazzat Kozhakhmet, who has studied the social protection reform proposed by the Ministry of Labour. Tengrinews reported the claim, citing the KTK channel.

TengrinewsOctober 16, 2026, 07:42

Economy

Kyrgyzstan Adopts New Method to Check Monopoly High and Low Prices

Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for identifying monopolistically high and low prices. Resolution No. 686 was adopted on October 12, 2026. The antimonopoly authority will apply it to business entities holding a dominant position in a commodity market.

AKIpressOctober 16, 2026, 07:08

Economy

Kyrgyzstan proposes new amendments to Tax Code

The Jogorku Kenesh has put a draft package of amendments to Kyrgyzstan's Tax Code up for public discussion. Such changes are usually adopted once a year as a large package. This round focuses on expanding tax authorities' access to fiscal software data and bank accounts when collecting debts, revising rules for the single tax, and simplifying the write-off of bad debts.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 16, 2026, 06:44

Economy

Kyrgyzstan plans cash payment cap for real estate deals and loans

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Economy, National Bank, Tax Service and State Agency for Land Resources have been instructed to draft a regulation setting a maximum amount for cash payments in real estate transactions and loan issuance. The instruction was given by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev in Cabinet resolution No. 653 of 29 September 2026.

AKIpressOctober 16, 2026, 05:40

Diplomacy

Saida Mirziyoyeva Meets Turkish Presidential Administration Officials

Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, met with Hasan Doğan, head of the Secretariat of the President of Turkey, and Hakkı Susmaz, Secretary General of the Presidential Administration, according to UzDaily. Reported from Tashkent, the source says the sides noted strong historical and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Turkey, based on shared history, closeness of languages and traditions.

UzDailyOctober 16, 2026, 05:32

Diplomacy

Aliyev and Fidan discuss developments in Azerbaijan-Turkey relations

On 15 October, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Information about the meeting was published on the official website of the head of state.

Haqqin.azOctober 16, 2026, 05:16

Health

North Macedonia Plans National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy

Better prevention, organised screening, shorter waiting times and a national oncology care plan are among key steps to improve cancer treatment in North Macedonia. The issues were discussed at a meeting held at the Government, attended by institutional representatives, doctors, patients and experts from several European countries.

BirlikOctober 16, 2026, 05:08

Politics

Üstel: Our goal is a single-party majority

Ünal Üstel, leader of the National Unity Party (UBP) and Prime Minister, said he believes the UBP will emerge as the first party at the ballot box. He said the party will form the government again and aims to increase its number of seats so it can serve the public faster without relying on coalition partners.

DiyalogOctober 16, 2026, 05:00

Diplomacy

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev arrives in Yerevan for COP17 summit

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, at the invitation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He is there to take part in the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity, held within COP17.

KazinformOctober 16, 2026, 04:44

Diplomacy

Aliyev Meets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on October 15.

Day.azOctober 16, 2026, 04:18

Energy

Aisen Nikolaev speaks at Russian Energy Week session

Aisen Nikolaev, head of Yakutia and chair of the State Council commission on energy, took part in a session of the international forum Russian Energy Week, devoted to the efficiency of energy generation. The event was organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia and moderated by its president, Sergey Katyrin.

YSIAOctober 16, 2026, 04:02

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Kyrgyzstan approves procedure for public observation centre at elections

How will voters cast their ballots?

Erhürman and Christodoulides to attend bicommunal peace festival in Pile

Zorlu: Turkey and Azerbaijan will discuss their problems within the family

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Mickoski says early elections possible but 'never say never'

Peace remains fragile and must be protected and strengthened - President Ilham Aliyev

Aktilek Musaeva dismissed as Kyrgyzstan's ambassador to China

Foreign Minister travels to Baghdad for OIC meeting

Milli Majlis says hybrid attacks against Azerbaijan are unprecedented in scale

Kyrgyzstan Appoints Aizada Subakozhoeva as Ambassador to China

Record borrowing on the eve of the end of the year

Türkiye supports transforming CICA into an international organization

More than 30,000 Kazakhstani women could lose maternity payments from 2027

Kyrgyzstan Adopts New Method to Check Monopoly High and Low Prices

Kyrgyzstan proposes new amendments to Tax Code

Kyrgyzstan plans cash payment cap for real estate deals and loans

Saida Mirziyoyeva Meets Turkish Presidential Administration Officials

Aliyev and Fidan discuss developments in Azerbaijan-Turkey relations

North Macedonia Plans National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy

Üstel: Our goal is a single-party majority

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev arrives in Yerevan for COP17 summit

Aliyev Meets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Aisen Nikolaev speaks at Russian Energy Week session