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Today in the Turkic World: November 1, 2026
New rules on advertising SMS messages and calls took effect in Uzbekistan on 1 November, requiring subscribers' prior consent.
In Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's annual address focused on nuclear power, a national uranium reserve and digital economy goals, while early local elections are set for 29 November. Kyrgyzstan raised its 2026 budget wage spending for the public sector to 208 billion soms. Among other stories, Bulgaria holds its presidential runoff on 1 November, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are discussing raising oil exports via the BTC pipeline to 7 million tonnes a year, and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said regional peace must benefit countries beyond the South Caucasus.
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Technology · UzDaily
Uzbekistan introduces new rules for advertising SMS and calls
New rules on advertising SMS messages and calls take effect in Uzbekistan from November 1. Companies and mobile operators may send advertising messages to subscribers only with the users' prior consent. Consent must be given in writing or electronically. The requirement applies to organisations and individuals that use mobile communications for advertising mailings.
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Economy · KTRK
Kyrgyzstan raises 2026 budget wage spending for public sector to 208 billion soms
The Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance has revised its spending plan for wages of budget-sector employees in 2026, according to the draft of the clarified republican budget. The new estimate raises funding for this item, which is one of the largest state expenditures.
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Diplomacy · Kazinform
Tokayev urges faster nuclear plant construction in Kazakhstan, Türkiye visit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a national uranium reserve and faster construction of two nuclear power plants in his annual state-of-the-nation address. He said it may be possible to begin building the Balkhash NPP as early as next year, and urged an agreement to advance the Moyynkum project. Tokayev described an electricity surplus as essential for digitalization and artificial intelligence.
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Technology · Khabar 24
Tokayev's 2026 Address Sets Digital Economy and AI Goals for Kazakhstan
In his 2026 Address to the nation, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Kazakhstan's digital transformation must deliver concrete results, from higher production efficiency to better everyday life. He stressed that artificial intelligence should be used to solve real problems rather than merely adopted, and that specialists must be trained to realise this potential.
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Society · Tengrinews
Kazakhstan in November: maslikhat elections on 29 November and QazETA permits
Several significant changes will take effect in Kazakhstan in November. On 29 November, early elections will be held at all levels of local government, with 3,447 deputies elected to 228 maslikhats for five-year terms by direct vote. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the early vote on 24 September and, on 12 October, signed a decree terminating the powers of maslikhats at all levels ahead of schedule.
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Society · Informburo
Kazakhstan phases in electronic entry permit for foreigners on visa-free trips
New rules on entry and stay for foreigners in Kazakhstan have come into force, requiring an electronic permit for visa-free travel. The new procedure will be introduced in stages.
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Politics · Report.az
Bulgaria to hold presidential runoff vote on November 1
Bulgaria will hold the second round of its presidential and vice-presidential elections on November 1. According to Report, Iliana Yotova, who put forward her candidacy for head of state together with Kiril Valchev, will compete with Andrey Gyurov, whose vice-presidential candidate is Georgi Kandev.
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Diplomacy · Report.az
Mirzoyan: Peace in South Caucasus must benefit countries beyond the region
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said peace declared in the South Caucasus must be accompanied by concrete actions and real results that benefit not only countries of the region but also states beyond it. Speaking at the final panel discussion of the Manama Dialogue forum in Bahrain, he said the region's experience shows how costly long-running confrontation is and what diplomacy can achieve.
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Energy · Kazinform
Kazakhstan discusses raising oil exports via BTC pipeline to 7 million tonnes a year
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are discussing the possibility of increasing supplies of Kazakh oil through the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to 7 million tonnes a year. The Caspian crossing and the BTC pipeline give Kazakh crude access to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Energy · AZERTAC
Northern Cyprus PM Unal Ustel offers Greek Cypriots gas and drinking water cooperation
Authorities in Lefkosa said they are ready to cooperate with the Greek Cypriot administration on natural gas and drinking water supplies. According to AZERTAC, Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel made the statement in response to negative reactions from Nicosia and EU structures to a project to lay a gas pipeline from Turkey to northern Cyprus.
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