Presidential elections in Kazakhstan scheduled to April 26
Early presidential elections in Kazakhstan have officially been scheduled to take place on 26 April, 2015.
Majilis asks Nazarbayev to support early presidential elections
The Majilis has asked Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to support the idea of holding the presidential elections ahead of time.
Kazakhstan's Majilis ratifies amendments to Water Convention
The lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament - the Majilis - has ratified a draft bill on Amendments to Articles 25 and 26 of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.
Kazakhstan Majilis ratifies migrant readmission agreement with Switzerland
Kazakhstan's Majilis has approved the draft law ratifying the agreement between Kazakhstan and Switzerland on readmission of persons residing without authorization.
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.
70% of repatriated Kazakhs have no education
Over 70% of repatriated Kazakhs (oralmans) have no education.
Kazakhstan Majilis approves Joint Air Defense bill
The Lower Chamber of the Kazakhstan Parliament has approved ratification of the Kazakhstan-Russia Joint Air Defense Agreement.
No beard for convicts: Minister of Interior of Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Interior Affairs suggested introducing new regulations considering the appearance of convicts into the New Criminal Code.
Parliament votes for Massimov as new PM
The Parliament has voted for Karim Massimov as the new Head of the Kazakhstan Government.
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister and Kazakhstan Government resign
Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Akhmetov has resigned. He is the head of the Government so his resignation automatically meant resignation of the Government of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s President approves of a new airport near Almaty
Its projected capacity of 10 million passengers a year might be brought up later on to 40 million passengers.
Ministry of Agriculture discusses prospects of GMO in Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Agriculture is considering ways of introducing GMO in Kazakhstan.
MPs waive off legalization of polygamy in Kazakhstan
Members of Kazakhstan's Majilis (Lower Chamber of the Parliament) have commented on the idea of making polygamy legal in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan vests EBRD with immunity and tax privileges
Kazakhstan Majilis has ratified the agreement between Kazakhstan and European Bank of Reconstruction and Development.
Kazakhstan considers Personal Bankruptcy law
Kazakhstan is considering adopting a personal bankruptcy law.
Kazakhstan to counteract propaganda of same-sex marriages and lifestyles
We could consider mechanisms to fend children off information promoting same-sex marriages and to set liability for those disseminating such information: PM.
Kazakhstan’s Majilis and China’s NPCSC sign memorandum of understanding
The Memorandum seeks to render legislation support to strategic agreements reached between the two nations’ leaders: Kazakhstan’s Majilis President.
Nigmatulin meets Turkish president in Ankara
Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Majilis Nurlan Nigmatulin has met with Turkish President Abdullah Gül during TÜRKPA events in Ankara.
Toughening of the country’s retirement legislation may cause social tensions
We have to admit the country’s pension system has faced a crisis. Peniosn funds are ineffective in managing the money. Inflation is eating the accumulations, a Majilisman believes.
New Majilis chief of staff appointed
Speaker of the Majilis Nurlan Nigmatulin has presented the new chief of staff Ussen Zhetenov.