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“Fears not confirmed”: No one punished under LGBT propaganda law in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Since the adoption of the law “On Mass Media,” which provides for a ban on LGBT propaganda, no one in Kazakhstan has been held

09 April 2026

Basements and parking lots to be converted into shelters in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has approved a new standard regulating the arrangement of shelters for the population in case of emergencies. The

07 April 2026

Tokayev signs three new laws in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed several new laws, their texts to be published in print, citing Akorda.

07 April 2026

Kazakhstan and Austria agree on the return of illegal migrants: Tokayev signs the law Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law ratifying the agreement between Kazakhstan and Austria, citing Akorda.

19 March 2026

Kazakhstan may fully or partially write off fines for citizens Tengrinews.kz – As part of an administrative amnesty, Kazakhstan plans not only to release some citizens from liability but also to consider

18 March 2026

Referendum on the Constitution: Kazakhstanis filed two lawsuits Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission (CRC) reported on two lawsuits filed following the voting day of the republican referendum.

17 March 2026

Subsidizing children’s airfare in Kazakhstan: Tokayev signs law Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree supporting the tourism industry.

16 March 2026

MP proposes easing punishment for participants in foreign conflicts Tengrinews.kz – A proposal has been made in Kazakhstan to humanize criminal policy regarding citizens who participated in foreign armed conflicts.

04 March 2026

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

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

“May I ask you something?”: street harassment cases rise in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has recorded a record number of cases related to harassment in public places. In 2025, authorities registered 115.9

21 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