What’s in Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Referendum?
On June 5, Kazakhs will vote on a package of reforms intended to transform the country from a super-presidential system to a “presidential system with a strong parliament”
Nursultan Nazarbayev
Kazakhs celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day
Today, on May 7, Kazakhstan celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. On this day in 1992, the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed a decree on the creation of the country's Armed Forces, and 20 years …
Nursultan Nazarbayev visits children's exhibition
The first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, visited an exhibition of creative works made by pupils of the Children's Art School - UNESCO Club. Elbasy talked with young artists and got acquainted with the new exhibits of …
Nazarbayev’s nephew detained in Kazakhstan
Kairat Satybaldyuly, a nephew of Kazakhstan’s first President Nursultan Nazarbayev, has been detained on suspicion of embezzlement, the country’s Anti-Corruption Service said. "The Anti-Corruption Service is …
Nazarbayev arrives at Diplomatic Forum in Antalya
The first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, has arrived in Antalya, Turkey. He will take part in the Diplomatic Forum there. This was announced by his press secretary Aidos Ukibay. "Antalya …
Kazakhstan passes bill to abolish Nazarbayev’s lifelong chairmanship at Security Council
The Mazhilis, the lower house of Kazakhstan’s parliament, on Wednesday approved amendments that abolish lifelong chairmanship of the country’s first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, in the Security Council and Kazakhstan …
Nursultan Nazarbayev addresses Kazakhstan
Former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev broke his silence Tuesday in his first appearance since early January when mass protests rocked the country. A video message from the national leader, whom many already …
Nazarbayev's nephew sacked as deputy state security chief
Samat Abish, the nephew of former Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev, was sacked as second-in-command at the National Security committee on Monday, the president's office said. The decision was made by the President of Kazakhstan …
Wired internet access resumes in Kazakhstan’s capital
Wired internet access, suspended in Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan on Monday, was resumed again on Tuesday, but mobile internet services were still not available. The city’s internet services were suspended at approximately …
Russia strengthens its hand in Kazakhstan, but Turkey is still in business
In Kazakhstan, the situation is finally stabilising. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the restoration of constitutional order, and the army regained control of the Almaty airport
Nazarbayev voluntarily resigned from the post of Chairman of the Security Council of Kazakhstan
Ex-President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev voluntarily handed over the post of the Security Council's Chairman to the current head of state, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev. This was announced by the press secretary of Nazarbayev Aidos …
Nursultan Nazarbayev resides in Nur-Sultan
Nursultan Nazarbayev is in the capital of Kazakhstan, his press secretary Aidos Ukibay reports. According to him, Nazarbayev calls on everyone to unite around President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev “to overcome current …
Lukashenkо holds telephone conversation with Nazarbayev
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held a telephone conversation with the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, the press service of the Belarusian leader informs. The conversation took place tonight. …
Kazakh National Security Committee comments on "detention" of Nazarbayev's nephew
The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan denied media reports about the alleged detention of the nephew of ex-President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Samat Abish. "Information about the alleged detention of the First Deputy Chairman …
Nazarbayev's nephew not detained in Kazakhstan
Reports of the alleged detention of Samat Abish, the first deputy chairman of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan, nephew of the first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, do not correspond to reality. The news was spread by the …
Why is Kazakstan in flames?
Since the beginning of January, riots are raging in Kazakhstan. Started initially as rallies against the doubling of LPG prices in the western provinces, they quickly became nationwide. Demonstrations are no longer peaceful. Immediately after the …
Nazarbayev suggest Azerbaijan to become observer in EAEU
Azerbaijan could become an observer in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kazakhstan's First President Nursultan Nazarbayev said at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting on Friday.
Kazakhstan not recognizes Crimea as Russian because of Kosovo
Qazaq: History of the Golden Man movie by Oliver Stone dedicated to the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, was presented today. Like The Putin Interviews, the movie is a large interview. Among others, Nursultan …
What does the renaming of the Turkic Council into the Organization of Turkic States mean?
Transformation of Turkic Council into "Organization of Turkic States", which was announced following the VIII Summit of the Turkic Council, held on the Democracy and Freedom Island in the Sea of Marmara, near …
Russian PM pays official visit to Kazakhstan
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has arrived on a working visit to Nur-Sultan today. During his visit, the head of government will meet with Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev and the …
