Kazakhstan Parliament adopted Religious Law
The document has been submitted to the President for signature.
Kairat Lama Sharif explained the "secular state" term
Kairat Lama Sharif gave a special explanation of the “secular state” term during discussion of the draft law On religious activities and religious institutions in the Senate.
American human rights organization called Kazakhstan Senate to reject Religious Law
Draft Religious Law will “grossly curb Kazakhstani citizens’ right to freely practice and express their faith": Freedom House.
New Religions Law not related to events in Aktobe and Atyrau: Head of Religions Agency
It is not related to the latest events in Aktobe and Atyrau oblasts: Lama Sharif.
Praying in public offices may be banned in Kazakhstan
Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion Kairat Lama Sharif confirmed that the new religious law imposes fines for praying in public offices.
Kazakh MP asked to ban Kazakh women from showing belly-buttons
A discussion between Majilis deputy and Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion during presentation of the draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions".
Religious literature imported into Kazakhstan to undergo check-ups
Religious literature that enters Kazakhstan is to be sent for theology check-up by customs authorities: Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion.
Kazakhstan does not have enough theology experts
Draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions" has been presented to the lower chamber of Kazakhstan Parliament.
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.