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Nazarbayev on decentralization of powers in Kazakhstan

President of Kazakhstan spoke to the Parliament about the necessity to transfer some powers to local authorities.

Nazarbayev on decentralization of powers in Kazakhstan
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Anti-corruption fight in Kazakhstan is not an easy ride

Kazakhstan holds the 140th place in the Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index and struggles to create a comprehensive anti-corruption program.

Anti-corruption fight in Kazakhstan is not an easy ride
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Kazakhstan's anti-corruption movement to eradicate corruption through education

A nationwide anti-corruption movement Zhanaru was initiated in Kazakhstan in the beginning of this year.

Kazakhstan's anti-corruption movement to eradicate corruption through education
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Nazarbayev signs new Criminal Code

President of Kazakshtan Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the new Criminal Code on July 3.

Nazarbayev signs new Criminal Code
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Tengrinews experiment: who follows alcohol prohibition law?

Tengrinews reporters decided to conduct a small experiment to check if shop assistants followed the new law that prohibits alcohol sales after 9 p.m.

Tengrinews experiment: who follows alcohol prohibition law?
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IBRD to loan $36 million to Kazakhstan to enhance legal system

President Nursultan Nazarbayev has endorsed a law on ratification of the agreement on a loan between Kazakhstan and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

IBRD to loan $36 million to Kazakhstan to enhance legal system
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Land valuation in Kazakhstan stirs controversy

Land valuation causes much dissatisfaction among Kazakhstani population.

Land valuation in Kazakhstan stirs controversy
Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Massimov. Photo courtesy of pm.kz
Prevention is better than punishment to fight corruption: Massimov

Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov considers that preventive methods are a more effective way of fighting the shadow economy and corruption rather than punitive measures.

Prevention is better than punishment to fight corruption: Massimov
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Experts challenge legalization effect on capital flight from Kazakhstan

The upcoming property legalization in Kazakhstan has received a mixed assessment of its effectiveness for combating capital flight offshore from several experts.

Experts challenge legalization effect on capital flight from Kazakhstan
Azat Peruashev © Ak Zhol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan government developing de-offshoring measures

Kazakhstan's government answered an official inquiry of Ak Zhol political party by stating that a set of de-offshoring measures was being developed.

Kazakhstan government developing de-offshoring measures
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No alcohol sales after 9pm in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has banned alcohol sales between 9 p.m. and noon.

No alcohol sales after 9pm in Kazakhstan
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Japan bans child porn possession

Japan on Wednesday finally fell into line with other developed countries and made the possession of child pornography illegal.

Japan bans child porn possession
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Majilis endorses Caspian security treaty

Kazakhstan’s lower chamber of the parliament (Majilis) approved the draft law On Ratification of the Agreement on Security Cooperation in the Caspian Sea.

Majilis endorses Caspian security treaty
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OECD to examine corruption in Kazakhstan

The OECD has arrived to Astana to monitor Kazakhstani legislation as a part of the Istanbul Anti-corruption Action Plan

OECD to examine corruption in Kazakhstan
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Six Moroccans jailed for 'homosexuality': NGO

A Moroccan court has jailed six men for up to three years on various charges including "homosexuality", a rights group told AFP.

Six Moroccans jailed for 'homosexuality': NGO
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President Nazarbayev promises better conditions for investors

According to the Head of State, investors will be exempted from having to pay a corporate income tax for a 10-year period; among other things, efforts will be taken to ensure legislation stability and simplify import of foreign workforce.

President Nazarbayev promises better conditions for investors
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Stimulus package for foreign investors presented in Kazakhstan

The government of Kazakhstan has prepared a comprehensive package of incentives for foreign investors.

Stimulus package for foreign investors presented in Kazakhstan
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Kazakh legislation to make cadaveric donors lists classified

Information on cadaveric donors in Kazakhstan will be confidential.

Kazakh legislation to make cadaveric donors lists classified
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All orphanages to close down in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan plans to introduce major changes to its orphans and disadvantaged children programs.

All orphanages to close down in Kazakhstan
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović . Photo © RIA Novosti
OSCE urges Kazakhstan to reconsider restrictions on media and internet access

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović has expressed her concern over the changes in Kazakhstani legislation concerning freedom of speech and free internet access.

OSCE urges Kazakhstan to reconsider restrictions on media and internet access