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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 23:07

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 19:02

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 11:22

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 09:54

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

17 November 2025 12:48

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 12:57

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 19:13

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 23:01

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 20:24

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 11:56

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 15:37

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 14:22

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 16:42

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 21:25

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 14:51

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 16:02

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 16:49

“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 19:40

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 16:26

Senate confirms Julie Staft as U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Julie Staft is set to become the new U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, as her nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

08 October 2025 20:54

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