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Extra day off in August for Kazakhstan’s Constitution Day
Tengrinews.kz - One more day off in August thanks to the Constitution Day holiday.
16 July 2024
Turkmenistan changes constitution to extend leader's rule
Turkmenistan passed constitutional changes to prolong the presidential term of office.
14 September 2016
Tajikistan to hold key referendum in May
Tajikistan is to hold a referendum in May that is expected to let President Emomali Rakhmon stay in office.
10 February 2016
Erdogan seeks new charter to increase his powers
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a new constitution that would give him greater powers, heightening opposition fears over authoritarian rule.
05 November 2015
Nazarbayev suggests studying Asian mentality instead of accusing Kazakhstan of autocracy
On the eve of the Constitution Day in Kazakhstan, President Nazarbayev commented on accusations of autocracy.
02 September 2015
Defiant Erdogan vows to press for new Turkey constitution
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday defiantly vowed to renew his drive for a new presidency-based constitution.
15 August 2015
Three days for Constitution Day in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstanis will be resting for three days on the Constitution Day this year.
14 August 2015
Nepal appeals for calm after deadly clashes over constitution
Nepali politicians including Prime Minister Sushil Koirala appealed for calm as hundreds protested against a new constitution for a second day.
12 August 2015
Kazakhstan government resigns
With the inauguration of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the government of Kazakhstan resigns according to the Constitution.
30 April 2015
Obama urges DRCongo's Kabila to respect constitution
US President Barack Obama urged Congolese President Joseph Kabila to respect the Democratic Republic of Congo's constitution.
01 April 2015
Kazakhstan to eliminate discrimation against disabled persons
Kazakhstan is on its way to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as part of the move to eliminate discrimination against the disabled.
20 March 2015
Nazarbayev speaks reforms, including moving powers from President to Parliament
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about five institutional reforms he envisions for Kazakhstan that would ensure its move towards a developed and harmonious society.
11 March 2015
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Council to interpret early presidential elections idea
The Senate has requested the Constitutional Council of Kazakhstan to provide an official interpretation of the Article 41 of the Constitution on early presidential elections.
24 February 2015
On first 'Constitution Day', China blocks protests
China marked its first national Constitution Day with readings at schools across the country, activities promoting the rule of law, and the blocking of protests at Tiananmen Square.
05 December 2014
Advocacy group urges Kazakhstan to abolish death penalty
Penal Reform International believes Kazakhstan should abolish the death penalty completely, even though there is a moratorium on capital punishment in the country.
13 October 2014
Spain PM says open to debate on constitutional reform
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he was open to proposals on reforming the country's constitution.
01 October 2014
Tony Blair to contribute to book on Kazakhstani Constitution
Foreign experts and politicians will put together a book on the Constitution of Kazakhstan.
14 September 2014
Philippine leader says may seek controversial second term
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has said he may try to change the constitution and serve a second term in office.
14 August 2014
South Africa celebrates 20 years since apartheid
President Jacob Zuma led celebrations Sunday on the 20th anniversary of post-apartheid democracy in South Africa, insisting it is closer to its dream of a multi-racial nation despite stubborn inequality, poverty and corruption.
28 April 2014
Philippine Supreme Court says law on online libel constitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a controversial cybercrime law penalising online libel is constitutional, amid claims it is intended to curb Internet freedom in one of Asia's most freewheeling democracies.
18 February 2014