News about religion

Religion is separate from the state: clarification proposed for the Constitution Tengrinews.kz – During the fifth meeting of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Union of Lawyers Serik Akylbai proposed

30 January 2026

Up to 20 years in prison: prosecutor's office warns Kazakhstan citizens Tengrinews.kz – Since the beginning of the year, 11 Kazakhstan citizens have been convicted for inciting ethnic and religious hatred, according

19 September 2025

Tokayev meets with representatives of world religions in Astana Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a number of meetings on the sidelines of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional

17 September 2025

“When elders speak, they are heard“: Kazakh MP on Congress in Astana Tengrinews.kz – The 18th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is taking place in Astana, bringing together heads of various

17 September 2025

Tokayev: Religious leaders will remind politicians of common sense Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the crucial role of religion in maintaining peace amid ongoing global conflicts.

17 September 2025

Tokayev proposes creation of ethics commission for AI development Tengrinews.kz – At the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed the creation of

17 September 2025

“Risk of Armageddon is high“ – Tokayev on the threat of nuclear conflict Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a speech at the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana.

17 September 2025

Ramadan 2025: Should Kazakhstanis expect prices to rise for dates and nuts Tengrinews.kz - Will popular products such as dates and nuts become more expensive during the holy month of Ramadan? This was the question the

26 February 2025

When does Ramadan month start in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The holy month of Ramadan for Muslims in Kazakhstan in 2025 will begin on March 1.

03 February 2025

NSC made arrests in Astana and Kosshy Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC), coordinated by the prosecutor's office, detained four citizens of Kazakhstan.

24 January 2025

Orthodox Christmas 2025 - where and when services will be held in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan said where and when the services in honor of Orthodox Christmas will be held

05 January 2025

Complete alcohol ban could be implemented in one of the cities in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - A ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages may be introduced in one of Kazakhstan's cities.

18 December 2024

Viral photos add fuel to French burkini debate An angry debate over a ban on burkinis in France was further stoked by images of a veiled woman surrounded by police on a beach in Nice.

25 August 2016

China willing to reach 'understanding' with Vatican The head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong has said the Chinese government is willing to reach an understanding with the Vatican.

05 August 2016

Kazakhstan says all gunmen behind attacks arrested Kazakhstan had detained all the remaining gunmen involved in a series of shooting attacks last week that killed seven people.

13 June 2016

Kazakh president says deadly attacks organised 'from abroad' Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev said the perpetrators of deadly attacks in Aktobe city were acting on instructions from abroad.

13 June 2016

Kazakh president orders 'strictest punishment' over deadly attacks President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wednesday demanded 'the strictest punishment' to the perpetrators of deadly attacks in Aktobe city.

08 June 2016

13 killed in Kazakh 'anti-terror' raid after shootings Police in Kazakhstan said Tuesday they had killed 13 suspects in an anti-terror operation following deadly weekend attacks.

08 June 2016

Kazakhstan manhunt after 'terror' shootings kill six: police Police in Kazakhstan were hunting for up to seven gunmen on Monday after a series of terror attacks that killed six people.

07 June 2016