News about Senate
When will Kazakhstan get a vice president?
Tengrinews.kz - Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev has commented on when Kazakhstan may appoint a vice president after journalists raised the
16 April 19:46
UK visas may become more accessible as Kazakhstan’s Parliament approves new agreement
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan hopes to resolve the visa issue with the United Kingdom through a new strategic partnership agreement. Today, the
16 April 12:18
The Prosecutor General’s Office is searching for Kazakhstan citizens in the Epstein files
Tengrinews.kz – The Prosecutor General’s Office is checking the Epstein files for the possible presence of Kazakhstan citizens. This was reported
02 April 15:57
Kazakhstan will be able to recover assets from one more country
Tengrinews.kz — Senators have ratified three agreements with Peru. They concern the extradition of criminals, assistance in criminal investigations,
02 April 12:06
Mazhilis Speaker convenes joint session of Parliament chambers
Tengrinews.kz – The Speaker of the Mazhilis has convened a joint session of the chambers of Parliament.
18 March 18:47
New public holiday may appear in Kazakhstan: date announced in the Senate
Tengrinews.kz – Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev has said that the upcoming referendum date, 15 March, may become the new Constitution Day in
19 February 14:00
Kazakhstan and China to build three major power plants
Tengrinews.kz – The Senate has approved a draft law under which major renewable energy facilities will be built jointly with China in three
19 February 12:35
Kazakhstan to lease land from Kyrgyzstan for 49 years
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will lease land plots from Kyrgyzstan for 49 years. The corresponding agreement and treaty between the two countries
12 February 14:55
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 15:15
Tokayev: Transition to a unicameral Parliament does not mean merging the Mazhilis and the Senate
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s transition to a unicameral Parliament does not imply a simple merger of the Mazhilis and the Senate, President
19 January 17:53
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 21:31
Preserving historical and cultural heritage: Tokayev signs law
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law on the protection of historical and cultural heritage, citing the press service
26 December 2025 22:31
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 18:36
Senate postpones consideration of LGBT propaganda ban
Tengrinews.kz – Today, December 4, senators were supposed to consider amendments introducing a ban on LGBT propaganda in Kazakhstan. However,
04 December 2025 12:02
Shorter workday for parents: government to review the initiative
Tengrinews.kz – Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin was asked whether Kazakhstan might shorten the working
20 November 2025 15:50
US Senators again propose repealing the amendment applied to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – U.S. senators have once again proposed ending the Cold War–era trade restrictions imposed on Kazakhstan.
11 November 2025 12:01
Kazakhstan and Morocco agree on transfer of convicted persons
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and Morocco have signed an agreement on the exchange of convicted persons. This means that a person convicted of
30 October 2025 13:35
Senate sends AI law back to Mazhilis for revision
Tengrinews.kz – Today, senators reviewed the draft law “On Artificial Intelligence” and related amendments on AI and digitalization. Some of
23 October 2025 11:56
Three Supreme Court judges dismissed in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – At the President’s request, the Senate has dismissed three judges of the Supreme Court.
16 October 2025 11:40
Presidential system of governance will remain relevant in Kazakhstan – Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the transition to a unicameral Parliament fully aligns with international trends.
14 October 2025 14:34