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Kazakh Senate to review LGBT propaganda ban by end of the year
Tengrinews.kz – Senators will consider amendments introducing a ban on LGBT propaganda in Kazakhstan before the end of 2025.
yesterday
Senate postpones consideration of LGBT propaganda ban
Tengrinews.kz – Today, December 4, senators were supposed to consider amendments introducing a ban on LGBT propaganda in Kazakhstan. However,
yesterday
Shorter workday for parents: government to review the initiative
Tengrinews.kz – Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin was asked whether Kazakhstan might shorten the working
20 November 2025
US Senators again propose repealing the amendment applied to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – U.S. senators have once again proposed ending the Cold War–era trade restrictions imposed on Kazakhstan.
11 November 2025
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
Senate sends AI law back to Mazhilis for revision
Tengrinews.kz – Today, senators reviewed the draft law “On Artificial Intelligence” and related amendments on AI and digitalization. Some of
23 October 2025
Three Supreme Court judges dismissed in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – At the President’s request, the Senate has dismissed three judges of the Supreme Court.
16 October 2025
Presidential system of governance will remain relevant in Kazakhstan – Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the transition to a unicameral Parliament fully aligns with international trends.
14 October 2025
Kazakh citizens will be able to work legally in Qatar with paid flights and housing
Tengrinews.kz – Senators have approved a law that will allow Kazakhstanis to legally work in Qatar under official agreements providing for free
09 October 2025
Senate confirms Julie Staft as U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Julie Staft is set to become the new U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, as her nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
08 October 2025
Kazakhstan and Armenia to exchange information on citizens
Tengrinews.kz – The Senate has approved a law on migration cooperation between Kazakhstan and Armenia. Under the agreement, the two countries
02 October 2025
Tokayev: Unicameral Parliament may be established in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A unicameral Parliament may be established in Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during his Address to the
08 September 2025
Deputy comments on blocking of Kyzdar.net website
Tengrinews.kz – Senator and former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Marat Kozhayev was asked why Kazakhstan has not been able to fully block
30 June 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
Kazakhstan to borrow 46 billion: senate ratifies agreement
Tengrinews.kz – The Senate, at a plenary session, approved the ratification of an agreement between Kazakhstan and the International Bank for
26 June 2025
Maulen Ashimbayev meets with Singapore’s President and Parliament Speaker
Tengrinews.kz - Digitalization of lawmaking, AI-based legislative initiatives, green economy, and effective governance were key topics discussed
25 June 2025
New tax regimes may be introduced in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – During today’s Senate discussion on the draft of the new Tax Code, member of the Committee on Finance and Budget Bekbolat Orynbekov
23 June 2025
Senate proposes lowering VAT thresholds
Tengrinews.kz – During today’s extended Senate session on the draft of the new Tax Code, deputies proposed lowering the threshold for mandatory
23 June 2025
Thousands of inmates could be released: Senate passes amnesty law
Tengrinews.kz - On June 19, senators passed the law “On Amnesty in Connection with the 30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic
19 June 2025
Face-covering clothing may be banned in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – An amendment has been proposed to the Law "On the Prevention of Offenses" that would ban the wearing of clothing in public places
10 June 2025