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Where it's easiest for foreigners to find work and settle in: a new ranking Tengrinews.kz — Those considering studying, working, or living abroad long-term may find value in a new ranking of the most welcoming countries

19 June 19:55

New entry requirements for Russia from July 1 - MFA warns Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz - Starting July 1, 2026, additional requirements will be introduced for Kazakhstanis traveling to Russia for work or study. This

21 May 13:37

Professions that AI will replace first named in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – First Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection Erbol Tuyakbayev named the number of unemployed people in Kazakhstan and

14 May 12:48

Working in South Korea: how much Kazakhstanis could earn Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is continuing negotiations with South Korea on joining the Employment Permit System (EPS), a legal employment system

30 April 10:58

Burger King Kazakhstan scandal: inspection confirms employee’s claims Tengrinews.kz – The inspection of the Burger King Kazakhstan fast-food restaurant chain, launched on the basis of a complaint from an employee

11 March 12:23

Work abroad: Interior Ministry warns Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – The Cybercrime Counteraction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned Kazakhstan citizens about the risks associated

05 March 10:32

Burger King Kazakhstan fires foreign managers amid scandal Tengrinews.kz – Burger King Kazakhstan has fired two foreign managers amid a scandal involving a worker with autism and accusations of inappropriate

17 February 18:26

Scandal around Burger King Kazakhstan: one manager suspended from work Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has said it is monitoring a public controversy around Burger King Kazakhstan

17 February 14:46

World’s hardest-working countries ranked: Where does Kazakhstan stand? Tengrinews.kz – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its 2025 ranking of countries by average weekly working hours. According

16 February 17:43

Inclusion dispute: Burger King Kazakhstan responds after autism-related controversy Tengrinews.kz – A public controversy has erupted around Burger King Kazakhstan after social media posts alleged unfair treatment of an employee

16 February 17:23

Overtime hurts birth rates: right to rest may be strengthened in the Constitution Tengrinews.kz – Massive overtime directly affects birth rates and the demographic situation in the country. This was stated today at a meeting

27 January 11:42

Ministry appealed to Kazakhstanis in South Korea Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population has issued an appeal to Kazakhstanis in South Korea.

22 January 11:33

Two Kazakh citizens found dead at factory in Russia Tengrinews.kz – Two citizens of Kazakhstan have died on the premises of a metallurgical plant in Russia.

15 January 16:24

Tokayev meets with Kazakhstanis working in Japan Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting in Tokyo with fellow Kazakh citizens working in Japan.

18 December 2025 16:57

Kazakhstan’s highest salaries revealed: from 500,000 to 1.9 million tenge Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has published fresh data on the country’s highest-paying jobs and the

11 December 2025 14:48

Kazakh migrants in South Korea allowed to leave the country without fines Tengrinews.kz – South Korea has eased exit rules for Kazakh citizens who have been working in the country illegally.

02 December 2025 18:59

“Ambulance workers beat up a patient”: Health Ministry warns about fake video circulating online Tengrinews.kz – A video showing ambulance workers kicking a man lying on the street has been spreading online. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare

24 November 2025 11:36

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 15:50

Kazakhstan proposes reducing the working day by one hour for parents Tengrinews.kz — A proposal was made in the Mazhilis to introduce a shorter workday-reduced by one hour-for parents raising young children.

20 November 2025 11:29

Chinese railway workers will be able to live and work in Kazakhstan starting in December Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and China have agreed to allow rotational workers from their border railway stations to be stationed on each other’s

18 November 2025 12:27

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