News about referendum

One public holiday may be canceled in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – In 2026, one public holiday in Kazakhstan may be cancelled. This will happen if the new Constitution is adopted at the upcoming

20 February 2026

How much will Kazakhstan spend on the referendum? Preliminary amount announced Tengrinews.kz – Mikhail Bortnik, a member of Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission, announced the preliminary cost of holding a national

13 February 2026

Constitutional referendum: when and what time voting will take place Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission (Central Election Commission) has outlined the main stages of preparation and conduct of the

13 February 2026

Draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution published ahead of referendum Tengrinews.kz – Official media have published the final draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, which will be put to a referendum.

12 February 2026

Date of constitutional referendum announced - Tokayev signs decree Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on holding a referendum on constitutional reform, according to Akorda.

12 February 2026

Revised draft of new Constitution to be published openly Tengrinews.kz – A revised draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution will be published in open access, Constitutional Commission Chair Elvira Azimova

11 February 2026

Comparable to adopting a new Constitution: Tokayev on upcoming referendum Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Kazakhstan, announcing that a referendum on constitutional

05 January 2026

Tokayev: referendum will essentially decide the issue of a new Constitution Tengrinews.kz – “Our goal is to create a professional Parliament.” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed this view while speaking at the dialogue

28 November 2025

Tokayev: The Constitution now includes principles people have long asked for Tengrinews.kz – The 2022 constitutional reform became the most substantial in the history of constitutional development in Kazakhstan. The idea

29 August 2025

Will Kazakhstan hold referendum on second NPP construction? Tengrinews.kz - Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev was asked whether a referendum would be held in Kazakhstan regarding the construction

28 January 2025

Kazakhstan begins negotiations with potential nuclear plant suppliers Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has commenced official negotiations with shortlisted potential suppliers of nuclear power plant technology, as reported

05 November 2024

Tokayev spoke about results of referendum on nuclear power plants Tengrinews.kz - Speaking at the ceremonial awarding of state honors on the occasion of Republic Day, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented

23 October 2024

Petition “Turn back the time“: why the issue was not put to a referendum Tengrinews.kz - Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin commented on a new petition launched by Kazakh citizens to return to the previous time

23 October 2024

Moldova supports EU integration: preliminary results of the referendum Tengrinews.kz - Over 50 percent of voters in Moldova supported EU membership in a recent referendum, according to preliminary results reported

22 October 2024

Referendum on nuclear power plant: Final voting results announced Tengrinews.kz - The Central Election Commission has announced the final results of the referendum regarding the construction of a nuclear power

08 October 2024

Nuclear power plant referendum: preliminary voting results announced Tengrinews.kz - The Central Election Commission announced the preliminary voting results for the referendum on the construction of the nuclear

07 October 2024

Tokayev: “The Government Still Has to Prove Itself“ Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has provided his assessment of the current government's performance.

06 October 2024

Tokayev on Kazakhstan’s nuclear plant: International consortium could lead the project Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev responded to a question about who he believes should be responsible for building a nuclear power

06 October 2024

Referendum on nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan declared valid Tengrinews.kz - The referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan has been declared valid. As of 14:00, voter turnout

06 October 2024

How many Kazakhstanis must vote for the nuclear power plant referendum to take place Tengrinews.kz - The Central Election Commission (CEC) explained under what conditions the referendum on the construction of a nuclear power

23 September 2024

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