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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

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 stand-up comedian sentenced to five days of arrest over onstage joke Tengrinews.kz – Social media users reported that stand-up comedian Alibek Zhumabayev from the StandUp.ABAY project was detained and sentenced

02 December 2025

Another criminal case opened under Kazakhstan’s new anti-stalking law Tengrinews.kz – In Akmola Region, police have launched the first criminal case under Kazakhstan’s new anti-stalking article.

28 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

Tokayev signs law on artificial intelligence Tengrinews.kz – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law “On Artificial Intelligence,” Akorda reports.

17 November 2025

Kazakhstan to ban LGBT propaganda: Mazhilis passes the law Tengrinews.kz – Members of the Mazhilis have approved an amendment banning LGBT propaganda. It was added to a draft law concerning archival

13 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

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

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

Erdogan signs new law: who can now work in Turkey without a special permit Tengrinews.kz – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree changing the employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners. According

21 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

Kazakhstan plans to tighten liability for bloggers Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan plans to amend the rules for holding lotteries and tighten the responsibility of bloggers at the legislative level.

16 October 2025

Kazakhstanis will be able to travel to Armenia using ID cards: Tokayev signs law Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis will be able to travel to Armenia using only their ID cards. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the corresponding

16 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

Work in Turkey for Turkic-speaking foreigners: Erdogan changes rules Tengrinews.kz – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has signed a decree changing the employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners in Turkey.

14 October 2025

“Showcasing Kazakhstan’s beauty“: ecology ministry comments on Pavel Durov’s video Tengrinews.kz - Pavel Durov will not face penalties for swimming in Kolsai Lake, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan

13 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

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