Society

CTP Secretary General Mehmet Kale Kişi: Our goal is a strong five-year CTP government

Mehmet Kale Kişi, General Secretary of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) in Northern Cyprus, said allegations of corruption and irregularity have caused serious unease in society and shown a strong will for change. Speaking on the BRT programme Açık Konuşalım, hosted by Levent Kutay and Baykan Gürses, he said the party is preparing for elections with the goal of a stable five-year government.

Haber KıbrısOctober 17, 2026, 05:56

Society

Kazakhstan to revise approach to guaranteeing pension savings, labour minister says

Kazakhstan will revise its approach to guaranteeing citizens' pension savings, Labour and Social Protection Minister Askarbek Yertayev said at a briefing by the SCC. He said the guarantee of the safekeeping of pension savings is enshrined in an article of the Social Code and stressed that the changes concern only investment income.

TengrinewsOctober 17, 2026, 03:55

Politics

New Azerbaijan Party Recommends Stripping Ramiz Mehdiyev of Titles

The New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) has recommended that Ramiz Mehdiyev, former head of the Presidential Administration, be stripped of his titles. According to Modern.az, the matter was discussed at the first meeting of the party's Executive Board held after its VIII congress.

Modern.azOctober 17, 2026, 03:47

Society

Kazakhstan to shorten unemployment benefits and extend job search time

From 2027, the period for paying unemployment benefits in Kazakhstan will be cut from six months to three. At the same time, the job search period for unemployed people will be extended from three days to 10 days. Labour and Social Protection Minister Asqarbek Ertayev announced the changes at a briefing. The report was published by Tengrinews.

TengrinewsOctober 17, 2026, 03:06

Politics

Elections 2027: Kyrgyz CEC accredits 81 media outlets

Kabar reports from Bishkek that, on October 16, 2026, ahead of the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan scheduled for January 27, 2027, the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda accredited 81 media outlets to take part in covering the election campaign.

KabarOctober 17, 2026, 02:42

Society

Kazakhstan to Review Family Welfare Categories Monthly for Benefits

Family welfare categories in Kazakhstan, which help determine eligibility for some state benefits, may change depending on a household's financial situation. Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Askarbek Ertayev announced this at a briefing at the Central Communications Service (SCC), according to a Kazinform correspondent.

KazinformOctober 17, 2026, 02:25

Technology

Danish population register breached; 8.8 million records accessed via '123456' password

Danish authorities have confirmed that the Central Population Register (CPR) was breached in a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of millions of citizens. On October 5, officials confirmed unauthorised access to the names, addresses and personal identification numbers of about 8.8 million people.

QafqazinfoOctober 17, 2026, 01:54

Society

Kolozali: Indefinite K-PET strike will continue until agreement is reached

Semih Kolozali, president of the Revolutionary Workers' Trade Unions Federation (Dev-İş), which is affiliated with the Turkish Cypriot Petroleum Workers' Union, said the indefinite strike by Petrol-İş at K-PET will continue until an agreement is reached.

Haber KıbrısOctober 17, 2026, 01:45

Society

Wealthy Kazakh families may lose some social benefits

From the new year, the rules for assigning social benefits in Kazakhstan will change. When distributing state support, authorities will consider not only household income but also the overall wealth of the entire family. As a result, affluent Kazakhstanis may lose the right to some payments, according to Khabar 24 correspondent Gulnara Khasan.

Khabar 24October 17, 2026, 01:37

Society

Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet holds first meeting of Council on Demographic Policy

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulan Mamatkanov chaired the first meeting of the Council on Demographic Policy on October 16, according to the Cabinet's press service.

AKIpressOctober 17, 2026, 00:40

Economy

Minimum wage in Yakutia from January 1, 2027 announced

Ivan Alekseev, acting Minister of Finance of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), said on October 15 at public hearings in the State Assembly (Il Tumen) that from January 1, 2027, the minimum wage including regional coefficients and northern allowances will be 72,300 rubles in the first zone and 81,018 rubles in the second zone.

YSIAOctober 16, 2026, 22:07

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

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

Society

Kazakhstan to keep childcare benefit for mothers who return to work

From 1 January 2027, mothers in Kazakhstan may return to work and keep receiving the social childcare benefit until their child turns 1.5, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection said at a briefing held at the SCC. Almas Kurmanov, chairman of the State Social Insurance Fund (GFSS), said that employment will not be grounds for ending the payment if a mother returns before her childcare leave ends.

KursivOctober 16, 2026, 19:17

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

Defense & Security

Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan Join Forces to Dismantle Afghan Drug Channel

Kazakhstan's National Security Committee has reported halting the activities of a drug smuggling channel from Afghanistan. According to NUR.KZ, which cited the committee's website, a special operation to dismantle an international drug channel along the so-called "Northern Route" was carried out jointly with special services from Russia and Uzbekistan.

Nur.kzOctober 16, 2026, 18:20

Economy

Currency exchange in Kyrgyzstan from 16 October to require ID for every transaction

According to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, new rules for buying and selling cash foreign currency took effect in Kyrgyzstan on 16 October 2026. Exchange offices must now identify every client regardless of transaction size and check them against sanctions lists. The regulator adopted the changes on 1 October 2026.

KTRKOctober 16, 2026, 17:32

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

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

Politics

Kazakhstan Dissolves Local Assemblies as Oil Output Falls and Benefit Cuts Are Planned

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dissolved all local assemblies, or maslikhats, on October 12, and the Central Election Commission called snap elections for November 29. Most maslikhat seats had been held by members of the Amanat party, which was absorbed into the new ruling party, Adilet, in June.

Vlast.kzOctober 16, 2026, 15:47

Education

Khabirov Explains What Makes Ufa Campus Unique

Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov said on his social media page what makes the Ufa interuniversity student campus unique. He said he was confident it is one of the best in the country.

BashinformOctober 16, 2026, 15:31

Society

Nine suspects in ferry sinking remanded for seven more days

The District Court of Kyrenia has ordered nine suspects arrested over the sinking of a passenger ship that killed 27 people and left one person still missing to be held in custody for seven more days. The suspects face charges of "causing death through negligence and carelessness." The case is being heard in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

HavadisOctober 16, 2026, 15:15

Economy

Subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan rises in third quarter of 2026

The subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan stood at 9,890.28 soms in the third quarter of 2026, according to the National Statistical Committee. The figure was 9,007.21 soms at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Since the start of the year, the subsistence minimum has risen by 883.07 soms, or 9.8%.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 16, 2026, 14:09

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CTP Secretary General Mehmet Kale Kişi: Our goal is a strong five-year CTP government

Kazakhstan to revise approach to guaranteeing pension savings, labour minister says

New Azerbaijan Party Recommends Stripping Ramiz Mehdiyev of Titles

Kazakhstan to shorten unemployment benefits and extend job search time

Elections 2027: Kyrgyz CEC accredits 81 media outlets

Kazakhstan to Review Family Welfare Categories Monthly for Benefits

Danish population register breached; 8.8 million records accessed via '123456' password

Kolozali: Indefinite K-PET strike will continue until agreement is reached

Wealthy Kazakh families may lose some social benefits

Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet holds first meeting of Council on Demographic Policy

Minimum wage in Yakutia from January 1, 2027 announced

Mickoski criticises Bulgarian politicians for turning Mihailova into a media figure

Kyrgyzstan approves 2027 immigration quota

Kazakhstan to keep childcare benefit for mothers who return to work

Kyrgyzstan begins implementing demographic policy concept

Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan Join Forces to Dismantle Afghan Drug Channel

Currency exchange in Kyrgyzstan from 16 October to require ID for every transaction

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

Ramiz Mehdiyev expelled from New Azerbaijan Party

72 hopefuls to vie in UBP candidate selection on 24 October

Kazakhstan Dissolves Local Assemblies as Oil Output Falls and Benefit Cuts Are Planned

Khabirov Explains What Makes Ufa Campus Unique

Nine suspects in ferry sinking remanded for seven more days

Subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan rises in third quarter of 2026