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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.

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Full ban on smartphones to be introduced for school students in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to introduce a full ban on the use of smartphones by school students. The relevant amendment is included in

16 February 2026

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 2026

Draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution published ahead of referendum Tengrinews.kz – Official media have published the final draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, which will be put to a referendum.

12 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

Tokayev signs two laws Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed several laws, Akorda reports.

10 February 2026

Higher education: Tokayev signs new law Tengrinews.kz – The Head of State has signed the law “On the Ratification of the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications

06 February 2026

“No means no”: Interior Ministry warns Kazakhstanis about stalking liability Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reminded citizens that privacy and personal safety are protected by law and that

03 February 2026

Religion is separate from the state: clarification proposed for the Constitution Tengrinews.kz – During the fifth meeting of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Union of Lawyers Serik Akylbai proposed

30 January 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

Migrants transported by snowmobiles: Interior Ministry conducts large-scale special operation Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has reported on a series of special operations carried out in several regions

28 January 2026

Tokayev instructs the government and NSC on migration issues Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office, where he emphasized the importance of full

26 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

Pre-trial detention period may be shortened in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments that would reduce the maximum period of detention without a court decision

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

Tokayev orders revisions to the Tax Code: 'This is not sacred scripture' Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to make adjustments to Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code. He made the

20 January 2026

'A crude and barbaric crime': Tokayev on bride kidnappings in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Speaking at the 5th session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on cases of bride

20 January 2026

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