Transport & Infrastructure

Filo Jet inquiry: new details on steering failure and near-collision claims

An inquiry into the Filo Jet ship disaster, which killed 28 people off the coast of Girne on 30 August, has extended the detention of nine suspects by seven days. At the eighth hearing at the Girne District Court, police presented new findings from the ship's VDR recordings. The suspects are being investigated on charges of causing death through negligence and carelessness, and police said the charges could change as the investigation proceeds.

Haber KıbrısOctober 17, 2026, 22:39

Transport & Infrastructure

71 killed in Tatarstan over nine months in crashes linked to oncoming lane driving

Tatarstan's State Road Inspectorate has described driving into the oncoming lane as a dangerous maneuver. It said that performing such a maneuver in prohibited places puts everyone on the road at risk of death.

Tatar-informOctober 17, 2026, 22:15

Transport & Infrastructure

ADB allocates $652 million for Azerbaijan rail and metro modernization

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated more than $652 million in loans for modernizing railway and metro infrastructure in Azerbaijan. The projects cover Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) and Baku Metropoliteni, both companies under AZCON Holding.

Report.azOctober 17, 2026, 20:13

Transport & Infrastructure

2.106 million tonnes of cargo moved through Torugart; China reports rise in diesel supplies

Cargo turnover at the Torugart checkpoint on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border reached 2.106 million tonnes in January–September 2026, exceeding the total for all of 2025. The figures were published on 14 October by the government of the Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang. The Chinese side links the increase partly to higher diesel imports by Kyrgyzstan from China.

Economist.kgOctober 17, 2026, 19:57

Economy

OJAR AZIYA Showcases Investment and Infrastructure Projects at Kabul Exhibition

OJAR AZIYA, one of Turkmenistan's leading construction companies, took part in the 5th National and International Trade Exhibition named after Imam Abu Hanifa, held from 7 to 13 October 2026 at the Afghanistan International Expo Centre in Kabul. The company introduced visitors to its key infrastructure projects.

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 17, 2026, 19:49

Transport & Infrastructure

Iran Continues Construction of Key North-South Railway

Trend News Agency reported on 17 October 2026 that Iran is continuing construction of a key North-South railway. The report was published in the Iran section of the agency's website and labelled as exclusive.

TrendOctober 17, 2026, 18:13

Transport & Infrastructure

Bashkortostan Repairs 4 km of Buzdyak–Davlekanovo Road

Bashkortostan’s Ministry of Transport has shown how a 4-kilometre section of the Buzdyak – Davlekanovo road was renovated. The work was carried out under the national project “Infrastructure for Life” and started in June.

BashinformOctober 17, 2026, 14:10

Economy

Baku Shipyard to build two dry cargo ships for Kazakhstan

A ceremony at the Baku Shipyard marked the exchange of documents for the construction of two universal dry cargo ships for KTZ Express Shipping, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. The ceremony took place on 15 October during a working visit to Baku by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit. The contracts for the vessels were signed in April 2026.

Day.azOctober 17, 2026, 09:58

Transport & Infrastructure

Huge truck queues at border crossings toward Turkey

The Border Police General Directorate reported extremely heavy traffic at the Kapitan Andreevo and Lesovo border crossings on Friday, 16 October 2026, caused by freight vehicles trying to exit toward Turkey. Traffic at all other crossings with Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia and Romania is flowing normally.

Bulgaristan RadyosuOctober 17, 2026, 01:21

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

Energy

Uzbekistan to build 5,000 km of power grid and 16 major substations by 2030

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is holding open talks with investors in the fuel and energy sector, the presidential press service reported. He stressed that new power plants must be matched by grids that deliver electricity to consumers, with generation, transmission and energy storage working together.

DaryoOctober 16, 2026, 18:36

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

Transport & Infrastructure

ADB allocates over $652 million for railway and metro modernisation in Azerbaijan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated more than $652 million for modernising railway and metro infrastructure in Azerbaijan. The projects involve Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) and the Baku Metro, both companies of AZCON Holding, and aim to strengthen regional links and urban mobility.

Report.azOctober 16, 2026, 13:29

Transport & Infrastructure

Turkmen President calls for ministerial-level transport dialogue within CICA

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed activating dialogue on transport issues at the level of heads of relevant ministries. He made the proposal in Baku at the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 16, 2026, 11:44

Diplomacy

Tokayev proposes transport corridors and green energy across Central Asia, South Caucasus

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed developing transport corridors and green energy across Central Asia and the South Caucasus while attending the Seventh CICA Summit in Baku, according to the press service of Akorda. He expressed support for the reconciliation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, calling it a gateway between East and West.

KazinformOctober 16, 2026, 11:28

Transport & Infrastructure

Middle Corridor Could Add $58 Billion to Regional GDP by 2040, World Bank Says

The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, could increase the combined GDP of countries along the route by 3.3% and generate around two million jobs by 2040, according to a World Bank report presented in Astana on Oct. 15. The gains depend on governments investing in infrastructure and improving cross-border coordination.

Astana TimesOctober 16, 2026, 09:26

Economy

ADB and Karakalpakstan sign updated memorandum focusing on economic corridor

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Republic of Karakalpakstan on Wednesday signed an updated memorandum of understanding to promote the region's socio-economic development. The document was signed by Kanokpan Lao-Arai, director of the ADB Resident Mission in Uzbekistan, and Azhiniyaz Kaipnazarov, deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan.

UzDailyOctober 16, 2026, 06:28

Transport & Infrastructure

Khanifov: Tatarstan and India need a cargo logistics system

Tatarstan and India need to build a transport cargo logistics system, Tatarstan's Minister of Transport and Road Management Farit Khanifov said. He made the remark at a press conference in Kazan for the second Russian-Indian business forum "Time."

Tatar-informOctober 16, 2026, 06:20

Diplomacy

Lavrov Says Russia Has Received No Application to Join Trump Route

Russia is ready to take part in infrastructure projects in the South Caucasus but has not yet received any application to join the transport route project named after US President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, according to Interfax, as reported by Trend.

TrendOctober 16, 2026, 04:36

Transport & Infrastructure

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan discuss construction of Cholpon-Ata–Almaty road

Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Abylkair Skakov, on October 14. The two sides stressed the deep historical, cultural and spiritual ties between the countries, as well as their fraternal and friendly relations, and noted the importance of deepening cooperation within their strategic partnership.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 03:30

Transport & Infrastructure

Kazan Airport to Rebuild Terminals 1 and 1A

Plans to reconstruct terminals 1 and 1A at Kazan International Airport after the opening of terminal B were presented to Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan. He heard a report on three stages of planned work aimed at increasing terminal capacity and improving passenger service.

Tatar-informOctober 16, 2026, 03:06

Society

Bashkortostan Improves More Than 1,000 Public Spaces in Seven Years

Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov has described progress on improving public spaces across the republic. According to him, modern parks are opening not only in Ufa but in every city and district of the region. Under the Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment project, part of the national project Infrastructure for Life, more than 1,000 such spaces have appeared over seven years.

BashinformOctober 15, 2026, 21:51

Transport & Infrastructure

Direct Dubai–Skopje flights to start in March

Three direct flights a week between Dubai and Skopje will operate from March of next year. The new route was confirmed during a meeting held on a working visit by Foreign and Trade Minister Timčo Mucunski to the United Arab Emirates.

BirlikOctober 15, 2026, 21:26

Technology

Tokayev: Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable is a project of international significance

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line is a highly important project that will generate international resonance. According to Report.az, published on 15 October 2026, Tokayev made the remarks following the online launch of the line together with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The launch took place online, with both presidents taking part.

Report.azOctober 15, 2026, 19:16

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Filo Jet inquiry: new details on steering failure and near-collision claims

71 killed in Tatarstan over nine months in crashes linked to oncoming lane driving

ADB allocates $652 million for Azerbaijan rail and metro modernization

2.106 million tonnes of cargo moved through Torugart; China reports rise in diesel supplies

OJAR AZIYA Showcases Investment and Infrastructure Projects at Kabul Exhibition

Iran Continues Construction of Key North-South Railway

Bashkortostan Repairs 4 km of Buzdyak–Davlekanovo Road

Baku Shipyard to build two dry cargo ships for Kazakhstan

Huge truck queues at border crossings toward Turkey

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

Uzbekistan to build 5,000 km of power grid and 16 major substations by 2030

Nine suspects in ferry sinking remanded for seven more days

ADB allocates over $652 million for railway and metro modernisation in Azerbaijan

Turkmen President calls for ministerial-level transport dialogue within CICA

Tokayev proposes transport corridors and green energy across Central Asia, South Caucasus

Middle Corridor Could Add $58 Billion to Regional GDP by 2040, World Bank Says

ADB and Karakalpakstan sign updated memorandum focusing on economic corridor

Khanifov: Tatarstan and India need a cargo logistics system

Lavrov Says Russia Has Received No Application to Join Trump Route

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan discuss construction of Cholpon-Ata–Almaty road

Kazan Airport to Rebuild Terminals 1 and 1A

Bashkortostan Improves More Than 1,000 Public Spaces in Seven Years

Direct Dubai–Skopje flights to start in March

Tokayev: Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable is a project of international significance