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Toqayev Appoints Former Health Minister Tsoi as Advisor on Social Issues

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Toqayev: Parliamentary Reform Will Require Major Constitutional Changes

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Toqayev: Parliamentary Reform Will Require Major Constitutional Changes

As part of the upcoming parliamentary reform, Kazakhstan is preparing to introduce major amendments to the Constitution, revising approximately 40 articles of the country’s fundamental law, Orda.kz

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Vice Minister of Finance Responds to Allegations over Omarket Procurement Platform

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Vice Minister of Finance Responds to Allegations over Omarket Procurement Platform

Vice Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov has commented on recent claims by the Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) regarding alleged violations in the public procurement system through the Omarket

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Appeal Opens in Wild Arman’s Case over January Unrest

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Appeal Opens in Wild Arman’s Case over January Unrest

An appeal has begun in the Almaty court in the case concerningthe unrest during the January (“Qantar”) events, Orda.kz reports. Lawyer Oleg Chernov, who represents Arman Dzhumageldiev, confirmed the

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Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Slows Slightly to 6.3%

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Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Slows Slightly to 6.3%

Kazakhstan’s economy continues to grow, though the pace has slowed. GDP growth for the first nine months of 2025 reached 6.3%, down from the January–August figure, Orda.kz reports.

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First Cases Registered Under New Law on Forced Marriage in Kazakhstan

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First Cases Registered Under New Law on Forced Marriage in Kazakhstan

The first criminal cases under Article 125-1 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan — coercion into marriage — have been registered in Shymkent and the Qyzylorda region, Orda.kz reports. Under the new

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Bapi vs. Russian Bookmakers: Who’s Making Billions From Kazakhstan's Gamblers?

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Bapi vs. Russian Bookmakers: Who’s Making Billions From Kazakhstan's Gamblers?

Majilis deputy Yermurat Bapi has sent an inquiry to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, FMA head Zhanat Yelimanov, and National Bank chairman Timur Suleimenov, calling on them to review the role of the

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Farmers in Aqtobe Region Appeal to Authorities Over Asset Freezes

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Farmers in Aqtobe Region Appeal to Authorities Over Asset Freezes

Farmers in the Aqtobe Region Demand Relief After Accounts and Property Frozen — Authorities Promise ReviewOn October 13, dozens of farmers from the Baiganinsky District in the Aqtobe Region gathered

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Woman Attempted Self-Immolation, Almaty Akimat Clarifies Circumstances

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Woman Attempted Self-Immolation, Almaty Akimat Clarifies Circumstances

On October 13, a 39-year-old woman poured gasoline on herself and attempted to set herself on fire inside the Almaty Akimat, Orda.kz reports. A small child was nearby during the incident.

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Work Continues at Site Planned for Park on Former Presidential Residence Grounds

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Work Continues at Site Planned for Park on Former Presidential Residence Grounds

Orda.kz readers have sent in photos and videos taken near the fence of the future park being built in central Almaty, on the site of the former presidential residence. The footage shows that

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Two Judges and Their Armenian “Partners” on Trial in Northern Kazakhstan

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Two Judges and Their Armenian “Partners” on Trial in Northern Kazakhstan

A criminal case in Petropavlovsk has placed five people in the dock — two of whom, until recently, were sitting judges, Orda.kz reports. The defendants include Bekbol Baimakhanov, Chair of the

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Toqayev Congratulates Trump on “Remarkable Diplomatic Victory”

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Toqayev Congratulates Trump on “Remarkable Diplomatic Victory”

Qasym-Jomart Toqayev has congratulated Donald Trump on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the end of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, Orda.kz reports. According to Aqorda,

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Russian Customs Seize Electronics Shipment at Russian-Kazakh Border

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Russian Customs Seize Electronics Shipment at Russian-Kazakh Border

Tyumen customs officers intercepted a vehicle at the Russian-Kazakh border carrying a large shipment of undeclared electronics, Orda.kzreports. According to the Federal Customs Service of Russia

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Yana Legkodimova: Homicide Trial Continues in Atyrau

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Yana Legkodimova: Homicide Trial Continues in Atyrau

The homicide trial of 24-year-old Yana Legkodimova is ongoing in Atyrau, Orda.kz reports. Yana disappeared in the fall of last year, and her body was discovered months later near the city.

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Kyrgyzstan: President’s Would-Be-in-Law Released After Court Verdict

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Kyrgyzstan: President’s Would-Be-in-Law Released After Court Verdict

The would-be in-law of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has been released, Orda.kz reports, citing Kaktus Media. Aftandil Sabyrbekov, who gained public attention after his high-profile engagement to

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Bank of Russia Cancels 500-Ruble Design Vote Over Manipulation

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Bank of Russia Cancels 500-Ruble Design Vote Over Manipulation

The Bank of Russia canceled the vote to choose symbols for the new 500-ruble banknote after detecting vote manipulation, Orda.kz reports, citing The Insider. The poll had pitted Chechen authorities,

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Over 5,000 People Relocate Under Kazakhstan’s Voluntary Resettlement Program

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Over 5,000 People Relocate Under Kazakhstan’s Voluntary Resettlement Program

Since the start of 2025, more than five thousand people have taken part in Kazakhstan’s voluntary resettlement program to regions facing labor shortages. Many participants have not only found

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National Bank to Report Large Foreign Currency Transactions to Tax Authorities

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National Bank to Report Large Foreign Currency Transactions to Tax Authorities

Kazakhstan plans to begin monitoring foreign currency transactions of $50,000 or more, according to a draft order published by the Ministry of Finance, Orda.kz reports. Information about the draft

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Deputy Raises Concerns About Abuse and Deaths in The Army

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Deputy Raises Concerns About Abuse and Deaths in The Army

At a Ministry of Internal Affairs briefing, Majilis deputy Natalia Dementyeva raised concerns over cases of cruelty in the armed forces and the deaths of service members, Orda.kz reports. Deputy

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Police Crimes Rising: Minister Links Misconduct to Flawed Training System

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Police Crimes Rising: Minister Links Misconduct to Flawed Training System

The Minister of Internal Affairs has attempted to explain the rise in crimes committed by police officers, Orda.kz reports. At a briefing of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Deputy Bakytzhan

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Orda News - News of Kazakhstan @ordanewskz.bsky.social · 3d

Deputy Highlights Rise in Domestic Violence Despite Stricter Laws

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Deputy Highlights Rise in Domestic Violence Despite Stricter Laws

Majilis deputy Snezhanna Imasheva stated that despite recent legislative tightening in the protection of women and children, statistics show an increase in domestic violence, Orda.kz reports.

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KBTU Dispute: Dinara Kulibayeva and the State Reach a Deal Over Almaty’s Historic University Building

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KBTU Dispute: Dinara Kulibayeva and the State Reach a Deal Over Almaty’s Historic University Building

Orda.kz has learned that the parties have reached an agreement on who will own the Kazakh-British Technical University and under what terms. Several years of court disputes initiated by the

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Altay Abibullayev Appointed Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Slovenia

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Altay Abibullayev Appointed Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Slovenia

Altay Abibullayev has replaced Daniyar Sarekenov as Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Slovenia, Orda.kz reports. Following the appointment of former U.S.

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LGBT Propaganda Study: Ministries Claim They Know Nothing About It

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LGBT Propaganda Study: Ministries Claim They Know Nothing About It

For several months, LGBT activists have been pushing for transparency regarding the so-called study on “LGBT propaganda” in Kazakhstan. Orda.kz has learned that they repeatedly sent inquiries to the

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EU Issues Statement on Tajikistan's ICC Obligations During Putin’s Visit

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EU Issues Statement on Tajikistan's ICC Obligations During Putin’s Visit

The European Union stated that Tajik authorities failed to uphold their obligations under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit

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