13 million tenge fine for a dandelion? Ecology Ministry explains which plants can lead to penalties
Tengrinews.kz — Information about multimillion-tenge fines for picking dandelions is being actively discussed on social media and messaging
“May I ask you something?”: street harassment cases rise in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has recorded a record number of cases related to harassment in public places. In 2025, authorities registered 115.9
More than 6,000 Kazakhstanis fined under new Administrative Code article
Tengrinews.kz – Since March 2025, more than 6,000 Kazakhstanis have been held administratively liable under a new article of the Code of Administrative
Airlines fined over complaints from Kazakhstanis: penalties seen as largely symbolic
Tengrinews.kz – In 2025, Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) held four domestic airlines administratively liable for violations of passenger,
New MCI in Kazakhstan: changes to fines in 2026
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) will change in 2026, with an increase to 4,325 tenge, up from 3,932 tenge in 2025.
Tax reform: write-off of penalties and fines in 2026
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s entrepreneurs who owe taxes may have their penalties and fines written off next year. The Ministry of Finance has
What happens to a tourist who breaks the law in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Swimming in a prohibited lake, flying a drone without a permit, or even having an expired visa — such situations can lead to
Kazakhstan plans tougher penalties for violating migration rules
Tengrinews.kz – The Kazakh government is considering stricter administrative penalties for violations of migration laws, according to Prime
Kazakhstan to introduce penalties for workplace harassment: details
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is set to introduce penalties for workplace sexual harassment. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has published
Easing penalties for drunk driving: What the Senate says
Tengrinews.kz - Former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Senator Marat Kozhaev commented on the proposal of the Mazhilis deputies to soften
Government slaps $579 million penalty on India's Reliance
The Indian government has announced a new penalty of $579 million on the country's largest private company, Reliance Industries, for failing to meet commitments to supply gas for the fourth year in a row.
Missed penalty becomes YouTube hit
A failed penalty in the match between Cukaricki and Radnicki of Serbian Super League has become an Internet hit.
S. Korea vows harsh penalties for data leaks
South Korean regulators Wednesday vowed harsh corporate penalties for data theft, as angry customers swamped credit card offices for a third day after 20 million people had their financial information stolen.
Hefty fine for ignoring 'Do Not Knock' sign
A door-to-door salesperson who ignored a "Do Not Knock" sign to try to win over a gas customer has ended up costing their Australian employers Aus$60,000 (US$53,600).
Drunk driving fine to make 1 million tenge in Kazakhstan
The fine for driving drunk will be increased to 1 million tenge ($6,530) in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan mulls postponing penalties for greenhouse gas emissions
Kazakhstan Environmental Protection Ministry is suggesting to postpone and lower the fines for exceeding greenhouse gas emission quotas.
Kazakhstan Oil Ministry fines subsoil users 350 million tenge
Since 2010 Kazakhstan has a right to impose penalties on companies for nonperformance of contract obligations on local content: Ministry.
RBS bank says to pay 'significant penalties' over Libor
Royal Bank of Scotland on Wednesday said it expected to pay "significant penalties" and face other sanctions from British and US financial regulators over its role in the Libor rate-rigging scandal.
Scotts to pay big fine for fake pesticides, poison bird feed
Lawn and garden products company Scotts Miracle-Gro will pay $12.5 million in fines for poisoning bird feed and violating pesticide laws.
