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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

Why does Kazakhstan need a supercomputer and a national language model Tengrinews.kz – Why does the country need one of the most powerful supercomputers in the region and its own language model, KazLLM? What is

05 June 2025

Some Kazakhstanis will be prohibited from betting: Senate approves law Tengrinews.kz - Senate deputies approved amendments to the legislation on the gambling business.

10 April 2025

Kazakhstan and Cyprus agree on the transfer of convicted persons Tengrinews.kz - Senate deputies ratified agreements between Kazakhstan and Cyprus on the transfer of convicted persons.

10 April 2025

Senator proposes salary increase for water sector specialists in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Senator Saken Arubaev has raised concerns over Kazakhstan's water sector, warning that the country could face a 50% water shortage

03 April 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

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

What to expect from the tenge exchange rate – Vice Minister of National Economy responds Tengrinews.kz – Vice Minister of National Economy Arman Kassenov explained the key factors influencing the exchange rate of the tenge and whether

13 February 2025

Turkestan to receive special status - Senate approves bill Tengrinews.kz – The city of Turkestan will be granted a special status. The corresponding bill was approved by the Senate deputies on February

13 February 2025

Akims in Kazakhstan to be given more powers Tengrinews.kz – On February 6, the Senate discussed the changes provided for by the new Budget Code. Senator Serik Uteshov raised issues related

06 February 2025

Kazakhstan to amend the law “On the Rights of a Child” Tengrinews.kz - Senators have adopted amendments to the law "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts on Issues of Culture, Education,

23 January 2025

Kazakhstani music disappeared from Instagram – what Meta says Tengrinews.kz - The Deputy Minister of Justice, Botagoz Zhakselekova, spoke about the negotiations regarding the disappearance of Kazakhstani

16 January 2025

China supports Kazakhstan’s initiative to convene Congress of World Religious Leaders Tengrinews.kz - Promoting spiritual diplomacy and strengthening interfaith dialogue were key topics discussed by Maulen Ashimbayev, Speaker

15 January 2025

Senate Speaker: China highly appreciates President Tokayev's reforms Tengrinews.kz - Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev discussed prospects for strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation and implementing joint

13 January 2025

Aktau plane crash - Senate Speaker comments on the tragedy Tengrinews.kz - Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev commented on the tragedy of the plane crash in Aktau.

26 December 2024

Senate terminated powers of one member of Supreme Audit Chamber Tengrinews.kz - The Senate has terminated the powers and dismissed Rashid Akhmetov from his position as a member of the Supreme Audit Chamber

19 December 2024

Idea of legalizing marijuana commented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs Tengrinews.kz – The possible legalization of marijuana is discussing in Kyrgystan. According to one of the deputies, this will help protect

19 December 2024

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