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Child’s nationality in Kazakhstan: Prosecutor’s Office explains Constitutional Court ruling Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor’s Office has clarified a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court on how a child’s nationality can

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Store fined for pricing in rubles in Akmolinsk region Tengrinews.kz – A store in the Shortandy district of Akmolinsk region was fined for displaying prices in rubles.

09 December 2025

Television and radio in Kazakhstan to start automatically recognizing music Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is planning to implement a unified digital platform that will automatically track the use of music and calculate

09 December 2025

WhatsApp correspondence will be considered a contract: new legal norms Tengrinews.kz – Messaging exchanges and voice messages may now have legal force as part of a contract. This was stated by Majilis deputy Murat

08 December 2025

“Business is reaching out to me”: Tokayev on the new Tax Code Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on the government to carefully study concerns raised by the business community about

05 December 2025

Tokayev signs new law on child protection, culture and education Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law “On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic

04 December 2025

Kazakh Senate to review LGBT propaganda ban by end of the year Tengrinews.kz – Senators will consider amendments introducing a ban on LGBT propaganda in Kazakhstan before the end of 2025.

04 December 2025

Kazakhstan prepares bill to ban social media access for children under 16 Tengrinews.kz – A draft law proposing a ban on registering users under the age of 16 on online platforms has been published in Kazakhstan. The

04 December 2025

Kazakhstan introduces fines for wearing face-covering clothing in public Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is set to introduce administrative fines for wearing clothing that fully covers the face in public places, a Majilis

03 December 2025

Kazakh migrants in South Korea allowed to leave the country without fines Tengrinews.kz – South Korea has eased exit rules for Kazakh citizens who have been working in the country illegally.

02 December 2025

MP criticizes Health Ministry over lack of enforcement on energy drink restrictions Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh MP has accused the Ministry of Health of failing to enforce the country’s energy drink regulations, despite a law tightening

27 November 2025

Tokayev signs new law on intellectual property reforms Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law introducing amendments to Kazakhstan’s legislation on intellectual property,

25 November 2025

Kazakhstan launches seven criminal cases over “forced love” incidents Tengrinews.kz – Seven criminal cases have been opened in Kazakhstan under a new law that criminalizes the abduction of a person for the purpose

04 November 2025

Kazakh deputys back proposal to penalize LGBT “propaganda” Tengrinews.kz – Members of Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis have supported legislative amendments introducing administrative penalties for so-called “propaganda

29 October 2025

Kazakhstan’s Parliament passes Artificial Intelligence law Tengrinews.kz — Members of Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis (Lower House) have approved the Senate’s amendments to the law on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

29 October 2025

Kazakhstan may allow cell towers on rooftops without residents’ consent Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is considering a new law that would permit the installation of mobile network base stations on residential rooftops

21 October 2025

Kazakh authorities propose giving homeowners’ association heads police-like powers Tengrinews.kz – Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in Kazakhstan may be involved in crime prevention efforts, including monitoring and reporting

15 October 2025

Durov’s swim in Kolsai lakes: Ministry of Internal Affairs forwards case to environmental authorities Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has confirmed that the question of Pavel Durov’s responsibility for swimming in Kolsai

13 October 2025

Tokayev: Caspian Sea drying is now a global issue Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the CIS Heads of State Council meeting in Dushanbe.

10 October 2025