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New fines may be introduced in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Deputies of the Mazhilis have taken up consideration of a draft law on private detective activity. If the law is adopted, a

05 March 2026

Number of days off in March may increase – justice minister Tengrinews.kz – The number of public holidays in Kazakhstan may increase in March. Minister of Justice Erlan Sarsembayev announced this at a

05 March 2026

Tokayev ratifies two international agreements Tengrinews.kz – Tokayev has ratified two international agreements, according to Akorda.

18 February 2026

Tokayev signs law on administrative justice Tengrinews.kz — The President has signed a law introducing amendments and additions to certain legislative acts on matters of administrative

18 December 2025

Filming rules may be tightened for everyone in Kazakhstan due to bloggers Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva was asked whether the country truly plans to ban filming people

20 November 2025

Kazakhstan to change rules for applying chemical castration Tengrinews.kz – Amendments to the rules for applying mandatory medical measures to those convicted of pedophilia will soon take effect in Kazakhstan.

09 October 2025

Kazakhstan to create unified database of people receiving funds from abroad Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan plans to create a unified database of citizens receiving funding from foreign organizations, according to a draft

07 October 2025

China to gift Kazakhstan 7.5 billion tenge Tengrinews.kz – China will provide Kazakhstan with a free grant of 100 million yuan, equivalent to 7.5 billion tenge at the current exchange

22 August 2025

1.5 tons of hazardous waste attempted to be imported into Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s customs legislation and EAEU regulations strictly control the import of goods hazardous to health and the environment.

29 July 2025

Covering faces in public banned in Kazakhstan since July 12 – police Tengrinews.kz – Police have launched an awareness campaign on new legislative amendments prohibiting the wearing of face-covering clothing in

25 July 2025

Tokayev orders tougher penalties for attacks on medical workers Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has ordered tougher penalties for attacks involving physical force and acts of cruelty against

24 July 2025

Will nationality be determined differently? Proposal submitted to parliament Tengrinews.kz – The Constitutional Court has proposed that Parliament consider amendments to a number of laws, including one related to determining

27 June 2025

Kazakhstan to borrow 46 billion: senate ratifies agreement Tengrinews.kz – The Senate, at a plenary session, approved the ratification of an agreement between Kazakhstan and the International Bank for

26 June 2025

Drones in Kazakhstan: MP proposes tightening legislation Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has proposed tightening criminal liability for the illegal assembly and use of drones.

25 June 2025

Senate proposes lowering VAT thresholds Tengrinews.kz – During today’s extended Senate session on the draft of the new Tax Code, deputies proposed lowering the threshold for mandatory

23 June 2025

Thousands of prisoners may be released: amnesty law passed by the Mazhilis Tengrinews.kz – Deputies of the Mazhilis have passed the law "On Amnesty in Connection with the 30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the

11 June 2025

Kazakhstan revises agreement with Russia on “Baiterek”: what will change Tengrinews.kz – The Mazhilis has ratified amendments to the agreement with Russia on the creation of the "Baiterek" space complex at Baikonur.

05 June 2025

Mobile transfers: what is known about the new condition for checks on Kazakh citizens Tengrinews.kz – The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance has clarified when clear criteria for checking mobile transfers in Kazakhstan

03 June 2025

Identity card: important new measure comes into force in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Another public service in Kazakhstan will soon be available online. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Digital

30 May 2025

Kazakhstan plans to impose penalties for vape delivery Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan plans to toughen penalties for vapes, this time targeting their delivery and storage for the purpose of sale.

27 May 2025

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