Nurlan Nigmatullin suggested for the position of the Majilis Speaker
Before being elected to the Majilis, Nigmatullin was first vice chairman of the Nur Otan party.
President Nazarbayev urges to be cautious when raising pensions and social welfare payments
Nowadays we should take into account what is happening in the world [in terms of economy]: President Nazarbayev.
New Majilis opens its first session
The majilismen are expected to form the governing bodies of the chamber and take a motion of no/confidence in the current Government.
More women in new Majilis
New Majilis proportionally represents all regions and number of representatives of different ethnic groups, women and young people is increased.
Kazakhstan CEC registered Majilis deputies
On January 18, 2012 Kazakhstan Central Election Commission registered Majilis deputies.
New Majilis advised to prioritize countering terrorism
Russian expert Aleksey Vlassov talked about priority tasks that have to be set for the new Majilis.
First session of the new Parliament to open January 20
According to the legislation, the country’s Majilis (lower chamber) is to hold a vote of confidence in the government.
Kazakhstan CEC distributed Majilis mandates
Kazakhstan Central Election Commission distributed deputy mandates among three parties elected to the Majilis.
Three parties get into Kazakhstan parliament: Exit poll
Institute of Social-Political Researches announced the results of its exit poll during Kazakhstan parliamentary elections.
Kazakhstan CEC announced preliminary results of elections
Kazakhstan Central Election Commission has announced preliminary results of the parliamentary elections.
Preliminary voter turnout results announced
According to preliminary calculations parliamentary elections voter turnout in Kazakhstan made 75.1 percent.
Voting completed in most of the regions of Kazakhstan
At 8 p.m. Astana time most of the regions of Kazakhstan completing voting in the elections of the Majilis and Maslikhats.
Voter turnout reached 70% in Kazakhstan
As of 4 p.m. on January 15 6.223.525 people in Kazakhstan cast their ballots. This is 66.9 percent of the overall number of voters.
More than half of voters have voted in Kazakhstan
By 2 p.m. Astana time voter turnout in Kazakhstan made 55.5 percent.
CEC announced first turnout results
The Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan has announced first turnout results.
Kazakhstan is electing its parliament
Today Kazakhstan is electing member of the Majilis (lower chamber of the Parliament), and Maslikhats (local representative authorities).
Kazakhstan CEC will report on turnover every 2 hours on January 15
The press-service will be reporting on the voter turnover every two hours: CEC.
135 foreign journalists and 789 international observers accredited for elections in Kazakhstan
135 foreign journalists have been registered for the Majilis and Maslikhat elections on January 15, 2012: Foreign Ministry.
SCO observers watched TV-debates of Kazakhstan parties
SCO observers watched TV-debates of Kazakhstan parties and shared their opinions at the meeting in the Central Election Commission.