Russian Orthodox Church and Vatican will approve their viceroys in Kazakhstan with local authorities
MP Tito Syzdykov told Tengrinews.kz about the draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions" that is currently being prepared for the Parliament’s review.
Kazakhstan law enforcement authority eradicated extremist group in Atyrau
The group planned terrorist attacks in Atyrau Oblast and other regions of the country.
Kazakh judges may be admitted to the International Association of Judges in September
Representatives of over 70 countries will decide whether to admit Kazakh judges into this prominent organization.
Nazarbayev to fire 52 judges within 10 days
Judge is the apex of any lawyer’s career and it is very hard to carry this load: Chairman of the Supreme Court.
Senate passes draft law to regulate production and sales of petroleum products
The draft law seeks to set fixed prices for certain types of petroleum products of importance to socially vulnerable groups of population.
Yertysbayev does not understand the Senate's decision to reject draft law on Afghanistan
Yertysbayev thinks that the Senate's decision to dismiss the draft resolution to send troops to Afghanistan does not contradict general directions of Kazakhstan's current policy.
Examination confirmed Valeriy Tolmachev mentally sick
An Italian psychiatrist Marasco made a statement that Valeriy Tolmachev suffers from mental disorder.
Legislation liberalization will help Kazakh business
Almaty Entrepreneurs Association Viktor Yambayev calls the government to liberalize business environment, lower taxes, clarify legislations.
Kazakhstan ranks №9 in the world by incoming migrants flow
A round table on migration was held in Almaty. 134 thousand of foreign citizens currently work in Almaty.
Kazakh diplomat Tolmachev charged with hijacking
The first pretrial investigation hearing on Valeriy Tolmachev took place on April 26 in Civitavecchia, Italy. The hearing presided by Italian pretrial judge was also attended by prosecutor and Tolmachev’s attorney Ivana Manni.
Capital punishment in Central Asia discussed in Astana
International conference on capital punishment in Central Asia held in Astana to discuss abolishment and transition challenges.
Unarmed Kazakh shot dead by US police officer
A young cook from Kazakhstan identified by friends as Kirill Suchin was shot dead in Portsmouth, Virginia, for banging on the door. The officer is being investigated.
Kazakh traffic police to use residents' vehicles
The law that will allow traffic policemen on duty to use residents' vehicles is going to be drafted in 2012 in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan to humanize its penal code
For certain types of economic crimes, greater fines will be introduced as an alternative to deprivation of freedom.
Temirtau company fined for environamental damage
According to Temirtau Prosecutor's office, Bassel Group LLS was fined $30 thousand for ecological damage.
Counterfeit alcohol worth of 1 million tenge seized in Almaty
Eight criminal cases have been initiated in Almaty in connection with production of counterfeit alcohol. $34 million returned to the budget by corrupt officials.
Kazakh company to pay $5 million to Kyrgyzstan
Summer Gold will pay $5.1 million to Kyrgyzstan for delays in construction of a gold plant. Kyrgyz government intentionally hindered construction, the company says.
Ministry of Defense dodges heating bills
The Ministry of Defense owes about $1.5 million to the company selling oil products for heating at military bases.