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Kazakhstan to introduce a procedure for blocking social networks: list of grounds published
Tengrinews.kz – A proposed amendment to the Law “On Online Platforms and Online Advertising” would allow authorities to restrict access to platforms
yesterday
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,
yesterday
Filming rules may be tightened for everyone in Kazakhstan due to bloggers
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva was asked whether the country truly plans to ban filming people
20 November 2025
'Platform for pedophiles': Roblox hit with lawsuit
Tengrinews.kz – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the popular online platform Roblox, accusing the company of prioritizing
10 November 2025
“Daivinchik” faces possible block in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Authorities in Kazakhstan have initiated the process of blocking the popular dating chatbot “Daivinchik,” which operates on
30 October 2025
Kazakhstan enforces new import ban on certain vehicles
Tengrinews.kz – Updated vehicle import regulations have come into effect in Kazakhstan, introducing new restrictions primarily for private individuals.
20 October 2025
Kazakh citizens unable to send parcels to US
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh citizens have encountered an unexpected issue when trying to send parcels to the United States. Postal offices are refusing
25 September 2025
Ban didn't work: WhatsApp remains the most popular in Russia
Tengrinews.kz – WhatsApp (owned by Meta, which is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia) remains the most popular messenger in Russia
22 September 2025
Outdoor currency exchange rate boards officially banned in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has officially banned outdoor currency exchange rate displays. From now on, such displays must be located only inside
09 September 2025
Tokayev: Not a single social media platform is blocked in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Speaking at a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart
29 August 2025
Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry forms group to block Kyzdar.net
Tengrinews.kz – The story of the scandalous website Kyzdar.net has been dragging on for two years: the portal was blocked and shut down multiple
20 August 2025
Calls on WhatsApp and Telegram will be blocked in Russia – media
Tengrinews.kz – Users in Russia have experienced disruptions when making voice calls in the WhatsApp and Telegram messengers. According to media
13 August 2025
“No problems with gasoline supply, and none are expected,” – Energy Minister
Tengrinews.kz – Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov was asked how Russia’s ban on gasoline exports would affect the Kazakh market.
31 July 2025
Covering faces in public banned in Kazakhstan since July 12 – police
Tengrinews.kz – Police have launched an awareness campaign on new legislative amendments prohibiting the wearing of face-covering clothing in
25 July 2025
Russia signals possible ban of WhatsApp
Tengrinews.kz – WhatsApp may soon exit the Russian market, according to a statement by Anton Gorelkin, First Deputy Head of the State Duma Committee
18 July 2025
Kazakhstan imposes ban on drywall imports
Tengrinews.kz – The import of drywall into Kazakhstan has been temporarily banned. The corresponding order was signed by the Minister of Trade
14 July 2025
Kazakhstan officially bans concealing one’s face in public places
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law regulating the wearing of clothing that covers the face. Such garments are
30 June 2025
Deputy comments on blocking of Kyzdar.net website
Tengrinews.kz – Senator and former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Marat Kozhayev was asked why Kazakhstan has not been able to fully block
30 June 2025
Another village in Kazakhstan voluntarily bans alcohol sales
Tengrinews.kz - Residents of Dalabay, a village in the Akmola region, have voluntarily decided to ban the sale of alcohol in their community,
17 June 2025
Kazakhstan bans flights over six countries
Tengrinews.kz – Due to the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East and the high level of threat to civil aviation safety, the Aviation Administration
16 June 2025