News about Senate
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 12:40
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 20:54
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 11:35
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 15:37
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 14:17
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 14:40
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 12:38
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 12:36
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 12:46
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 12:26
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 17:46
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 11:27
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 10:39
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 14:27
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 11:37
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 13:40
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 14:02
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 16:26
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 14:30
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 12:53