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Kazakhstan and Morocco agree on transfer of convicted persons
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and Morocco have signed an agreement on the exchange of convicted persons. This means that a person convicted of
30 October 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
Kazakhstanis reminded of new criminal article: what you need to know
Tengrinews.kz – On September 16, a new law comes into force in Kazakhstan, introducing criminal liability for a “new” type of offense.
16 September 2025
Kazakhstan introduces fines for using someone else’s EDS
Tengrinews.kz – In Kazakhstan, penalties have been introduced for using someone else’s electronic digital signature (EDS).
13 August 2025
Harsh penalties planned for attacks on medical workers in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova announced that a separate article addressing attacks on medical workers is planned
24 July 2025
Obsessive “love” in Kazakhstan may lead to arrest
Tengrinews.kz – Stalking in Kazakhstan may result in arrest. This was discussed during a Senate plenary session, where the draft law "On Amendments
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
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
Export of dollars from Kazakhstan: What can lead to criminal liability
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis may face criminal liability for exporting foreign currency abroad. Medet Medelbay, the chief expert of the Non-Trade
04 March 2025
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
20 February 2025
American who insulted bus passengers in Almaty did not face punishment
Tengrinews.kz - A U.S. citizen involved in an incident on a bus in Almaty last fall has not been punished, the Ministry of Internal Affairs
19 February 2025
Retaking driving tests for traffic violators proposed in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Senate deputy Marat Kozhaev, in his address to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, proposed toughening the punishment for traffic
13 February 2025
Civil servants will be fired for disobeying presidential orders
Tengrinews.kz – The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs (ACSA) has clarified new rules for disciplining civil servants
29 November 2024
What the prison where Bishimbayev is serving his sentence looks like
Tengrinews.kz – It became known recently that the convicted former minister, Kuandyk Bishimbayev, is serving his sentence for the murder of
18 November 2024
How many foreigners are serving sentences in Kazakhstan's prisons
Tengrinews.kz - Deputy Prosecutor General Galymzhan Koigeldiev was asked how many foreigners are serving sentences in Kazakhstan.
31 October 2024
Court orders Kuandyk Bishimbayev to compensate material and moral damages
Tengrinews.kz - The Interdistrict Civil Court of Astana has reviewed the case filed by Aitbek Amangeldy seeking compensation from Kuandyk Bishimbayev
26 September 2024
Why Bishimbayev does not work in the colony, explained the committee
Tengrinews.kz - Former Minister of National Economy Kuandyk Bishimbayev, who was sentenced to 24 years in prison, is not employed in the colony.
24 September 2024
Czech and Filipina wanted in Kazakhstan for theft and fraud
Tengrinews.kz - Two foreign nationals, Kuns Martin and Ouano Nina Marie Co, have been declared wanted in Kazakhstan. This information was posted
16 July 2024
Former Kazakh minister Bishimbayev attempts to overturn conviction for murdering his wife
Tengrinews.kz - Former Kazakh economy minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev and his brother Bakhytzhan Baizhanov have appealed their prison sentences
14 June 2024
Ukraine president vows 'severe' punishment for instigators of deadly Kiev clashes
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said those behind deadly Kiev clashes that erupted after a vote on autonomy for separatist eastern regions deserved severe punishment.
01 September 2015