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Language & literatureNovember 1, 2026Kazakh Turkologist Talgat Moldabay: the history of Turkic writing may reach back 10,000 years, from petroglyphs to the Gokturk script
Associate Professor Talgat Moldabay of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, a specialist in the Gokturk script, gave an interview to the Crimean News Agency (QHA), published on October 31.…Read more →
MusicNovember 1, 2026Mustafa Ceceli performs in Tashkent for the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye
A festive concert marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye was held on October 31 at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. Turkish pop singer Mustafa Ceceli performed a…Read more →
Language & literatureNovember 1, 2026Fifteen books by 14 Kazakh writers donated to the Nobel Library in Stockholm
Kazakh poet and journalist Duisenali Alimakyn is in Stockholm at the invitation of the Swedish Academy, researching its library and archives. During the visit he presented the Nobel Library with 15…Read more →
MusicNovember 1, 2026Dimash Qudaibergen performs ten new songs at his Madrid show on the DIMENSIONS World Tour
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gave a concert on October 30 at the Palacio Vistalegre arena in Madrid as part of his DIMENSIONS World Tour. The tour began on October 18, and Madrid was its third…Read more →
CultureNovember 1, 2026Kyrgyz biopic about Chingiz Aitmatov to open the Korkut Ata Film Festival in Istanbul
"Aitmatov", a biographical film made in Kyrgyzstan, will open the sixth Korkut Ata International Film Festival of the Turkic World. Its international premiere is set for November 3 at the Atlas 1948…Read more →
Language & literatureNovember 1, 2026Ankara panel in the footsteps of Ismail Gaspirali: speakers from five Turkic countries on shared language and memory
On October 31, the second day of the Turkic World Dialogue Forum in Ankara, a panel titled "In the Footsteps of Gaspirali: Language, Culture and Memory in the Turkic World" took place. The forum was…Read more →
SportsNovember 1, 2026Turkish weightlifter Kaan Kahriman wins snatch silver at the World Championships in Ningbo, China
Turkish national team lifter Kaan Kahriman won a silver medal in the snatch in the men's 75 kg class at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China. Anadolu Agency reported the result on…Read more →
SportsNovember 1, 2026Crimean Tatar brothers Hayrullayev win two gold medals at the K-1 Ukrainian Cup in Kyiv
Crimean Tatar brothers Muhammed and Sufyan Hayrullayev each won their age and weight categories at the K-1 Ukrainian Cup in Kyiv. The QHA agency reported the result on October 31.Read more →
SportsOctober 31, 2026Azerbaijan judokas finish the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam with two gold, one silver and two bronze medals
Azerbaijan's national judo team finished the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, which ended on October 31, with five medals and first place in the team standings. Two of the medals were gold, one silver and two…Read more →
InternationalOctober 31, 2026Northern Cyprus and Türkiye sign a 2026-2028 health cooperation action plan
Northern Cyprus Health Minister Hakan Dincyurek met Türkiye's Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu on the sidelines of the 12th Turkic World Medical Congress in Istanbul. The two health ministries signed…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 31, 2026BRT chairman Tokel at the Turkic World Dialogue Forum in Ankara: shared screens should give more space to the Turkic world
Ozdemir Tokel, chairman of the board of BRTK, the public broadcaster of Northern Cyprus, took part in the Turkic World Dialogue Forum held in Ankara by the Communications Directorate of the Turkish…Read more →
SportsOctober 31, 2026National all-around tournament in Yakutsk: 148 boys from 19 clubs compete in traditional Sakha jumping and "vertushka" events
A national all-around tournament for boys took place at the Modun sports complex in Yakutsk on October 29-30. It was held for prizes from the Republican Center for National Sports and brought together…Read more →
CultureOctober 31, 2026Turkistan to be Cultural Capital of the Islamic World in 2027, with a Yassawi forum and a gathering of Turkic museum specialists planned
By decision of ICESCO, the Kazakh city of Turkistan will be the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World in 2027. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced it on X on October 30, calling it the sacred…Read more →
CultureOctober 31, 2026Kazakhstan awards the Order of Dostyk to six artists from Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
On October 30, Kazakhstan's Vice President Erlan Karin presented state awards at the Akorda palace on behalf of President Tokayev to cultural and artistic figures from Central Asian countries. Six…Read more →
SportsOctober 31, 2026First FIFA U-15 World Cup ends in Baku: Spain beat Czechia 3-0 in the final with Ilham Aliyev at the awards
The final of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival was played at Baku Crystal Hall on October 30. Spain beat Czechia 3-0 to become the first winners of the tournament.Read more →
CultureOctober 31, 2026Exhibition on Tatarstan's UNESCO heritage opens in Moscow: Bolgar, the Kazan Kremlin, Sviyazhsk and the Kazan University observatories
An exhibition devoted to Tatarstan's four UNESCO World Heritage sites has opened in Moscow. It presents the Bolgar historical and archaeological complex, the Kazan Kremlin, the Assumption Cathedral…Read more →
Language & literatureOctober 31, 2026The Manas epic is being recorded as a 50-hour audiobook, read in verse in 20-25 minute parts for schools
In Kyrgyzstan, journalist and public figure Shayyrbek Abdyrakhman uulu is producing an audiobook of the Manas epic. The full text will run for 45-50 hours when finished. About 12-13 hours are already…Read more →
CultureOctober 31, 2026“Manas Aytuu” held on Bishkek's Ala-Too Square with manaschis, akyns and soldiers
A national event called “Manas Aytuu” took place on Ala-Too Square in Bishkek on 30 October. Its aim was to promote the Manas epic, national traditions and the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people.Read more →
CultureOctober 30, 2026Two Crimean documentaries to compete at the 6th Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival
The 6th Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival, which brings together films from across the Turkic world, will be held in Istanbul from 3 to 7 November. Two Crimea-themed works are in the documentary…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 30, 2026Mirziyoyev at the Ankara summit proposes a “Turkic World-100” programme and ID-card travel
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara on 30 October, under the motto “The Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action”…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 30, 2026Erhürman at the Ankara summit: Northern Cyprus proposes university, sports and culture projects to the Turkic world
Tufan Erhürman, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, spoke at the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara on 30 October. Northern Cyprus became an observer at the…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 30, 2026OTS Family and Women's Council holds first High Honorary Board meeting in Ankara, hosted by Emine Erdoğan
Emine Erdoğan, wife of the Turkish president, hosted the first High Honorary Board meeting of the Organization of Turkic States Family and Women's Council at Çankaya Mansion in Ankara on 30 October.…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 30, 2026After the summit Erdoğan holds separate talks with Japarov and Serdar Berdimuhamedov
After the Ankara summit of the Organization of Turkic States, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held several bilateral meetings at the Presidential Complex on 30 October. Two of them were with Kyrgyz President…Read more →
OTS and diplomacyOctober 30, 2026OTS Ankara summit ends: Ankara Declaration adopted, Mirvokhid Azimov named Secretary General, Türkiye takes the chair
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara on 30 October ended with the adoption of the Ankara Declaration. Speeches were given by Erdoğan, Tokayev, Japarov, Mirziyoyev, Serdar…Read more →