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Kazakhstan agrees with Austria on the return of illegal migrants Tengrinews.kz – The Mazhilis has ratified an agreement between Kazakhstan and Austria on readmission and the transit of individuals with illegal

25 February 2026

When the results of the referendum on the new Constitution will be announced Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission has clarified under what conditions the vote will be considered valid, when vote counting

24 February 2026

Revised draft of new Constitution to be published openly Tengrinews.kz – A revised draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution will be published in open access, Constitutional Commission Chair Elvira Azimova

11 February 2026

Commission members propose adopting new Constitution, Tokayev says Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said members of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Commission concluded that the scale of proposed

30 January 2026

Gun ownership requirements to be tightened in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan will tighten requirements for owners of civilian and service firearms. The relevant amendments were approved today

29 January 2026

Kazakh citizens may be detained 'like in American movies' Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh citizens should be informed of all their rights at the moment of detention. This proposal was voiced by Mazhilis deputy

26 January 2026

Personal data protection may be strengthened in Kazakhstan’s Constitution Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments to explicitly protect citizens’ personal data from illegal collection, storage,

26 January 2026

Kurultai deputies will be able to dismiss ministers Tengrinews.kz — Deputies of Kazakhstan’s new Parliament — the Kurultai — may be granted the right to initiate reports from ministers and demand

26 January 2026

How laws will be adopted in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — The new Parliament of Kazakhstan — the Kurultai — will review draft laws in three readings. This proposal was announced by Senator

26 January 2026

New authority to replace the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan and the National Kurultai Tengrinews.kz — The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan and the National Kurultai have completed their missions. This was stated by Kassym-Jomart

20 January 2026

Deputies may be granted new powers, Tokayev says Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed granting new powers to members of Kazakhstan’s Parliament. He made the statement

20 January 2026

Tokayev orders revisions to the Tax Code: 'This is not sacred scripture' Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to make adjustments to Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code. He made the

20 January 2026

'We stand guard over traditional values': Tokayev on the institution of marriage Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has stated that Kazakhstan should legally define the institution of marriage as a voluntary

20 January 2026

Tokayev proposes a new name for Kazakhstan’s Parliament Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the 5th session of the National Kurultai, announced a proposal to rename Kazakhstan’s

20 January 2026

'A crude and barbaric crime': Tokayev on bride kidnappings in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Speaking at the 5th session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on cases of bride

20 January 2026

Kazakhstanis to find it easier to validate diplomas in China, South Korea and other countries Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Senate has approved a law that simplifies the recognition of higher education diplomas in countries of the Asia-Pacific

15 January 2026

Kazakhstan signs Digital Code Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has officially signed the Digital Code, according to the presidential press service Akorda.

09 January 2026

Kazakhstan bans LGBT propaganda as Tokayev signs law Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law introducing restrictions on the dissemination of what is defined as LGBT propaganda

30 December 2025

National Security Committee receives some functions of the AI Ministry Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan (KNB) has been granted certain functions and powers previously held by the Ministry

26 December 2025