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  • A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT – STILL SOUNDS UNUSUAL

    Despite the fact that the prenuptial agreement has existed in Kazakhstani legislation for more than a few years, attitudes toward it in society remain ambiguous to this day.
  • CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE

    The Almaty Branch of the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed issues of the development of the judicial system and preparations for the 30th anniversary of the public association.
  • CRIMINAL-EXECUTIVE LAW: PROBLEMS AND WAYS TO SOLVE THEM

    Kuat Rakhimberdin, a well-known Kazakh legal scholar, Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, and Honorary Professor of the Kostanay Aca...
  • THE ROAD TO THE EXAM TAKES HALF A YEAR

    Waiting for a driver's license exam can stretch on for months, while available slots at Special Service Centers (SpetsTSONs) disappear almost instantly.
  • THE DANGEROUS PHENOMENON OF «PHARMACY DRUG ADDICTION»

    In everyday life, any pharmacy is traditionally perceived as an institution designed to protect our health.
  • A STEP TOWARD FREEDOM

    Behind the amnesty figures lie real lives. For some convicts, their sentences have been reduced; for others, the doors of penal institutions have already opened.
  • COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

    Since the beginning of 2026, 218,200 people from 40,400 families have received targeted social assistance.
  • THE PARADOX OF THE "ORDINARY PERSON"

    Let us imagine an ordinary person who hurries to work, returns home in the evening, calls his parents, helps his children with their homework, and meets with friends.
  • THE MAIN CRITERION – AN IMPECCABLE REPUTATION

    This year marks ten years since the establishment of Public Councils for Interaction with Courts.
  • NEW AGENDA

    At its second plenary session, the Kurultai began forming its own legislative practice.
  • A RECRUIT'S BASIC TRAINING COURSE

    From August 31 to September 20, 370 cadets who have enrolled at the Almaty Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after M. Esbulatov are undergoing field training exercises.
  • THE COLLAPSE OF THE FINANCIAL PYRAMID: NOT AN ACCIDENT, BUT AN INEVITABILITY

    Another financial pyramid has come crashing down with a loud bang.
  • THE PRICE OF BREACHED SAFETY

    A court in Shchuchinsk has handed down a verdict in the case of the explosion at the "Center of Plov" café.
  • WHAT MAKES US HAPPIER?

    Man is perhaps the only creature for whom it is not enough to be happy – he also needs to know whether he is happy.
  • THE TASK – TO ENHANCE THE AUTHORITY OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH

    On January 25, 1999, the Second Congress of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Almaty. Its historic mission was to mark the transition from the institutional formation of the judicial community to a...
  • STRENGTHENING MULTI-VECTOR PARTNERSHIP

    The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State – members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, held in Kyrgyzstan.
  • INHERITANCE BY RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION

    When a loved one passes away, their property is divided among relatives. But what happens if a son or daughter died before their parents? Do grandchildren lose their right to inherit from their grandparents?
  • THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT STEPPE

    The A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the grand opening of an anniversary exhibition dedicated to the 75th birthday of Agymsaly Duzeikhanov.
  • THE ACCOUNTANTS' CASE: PAYING THE PRICE FOR TRUST

    In our reality and the hustle of daily life, there is one theme that remains invariably constant: corruption crimes. An alarming and destructive constant.
  • PRESERVING THE PAGES OF HISTORY

    The Almaty City Court is working on the creation of a historical museum dedicated to the formation of justice in the city of Almaty.
  • EFFICIENCY THROUGH REFORMS

    Kazakhstan continues the systematic implementation of the instructions of the Head of State outlined in the Presidential Addresses of 2024 and 2025.
  • RISKS OF ACCEPTING AN INHERITANCE

    When a person learns that they are entitled to an inheritance, they most often think about property: an apartment, house, land plot, car, bank account, or business share.
  • DIGITAL SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE

    It is known that in our country, within the framework of implementing the Head of State's instructions, systematic work is being carried out on digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence techn...
  • KURULTAI: THE CHOICE HAS BEEN MADE

    Kazakhstan has for the first time elected deputies to the Kurultai. On August 23, the country voted for a new unicameral Parliament, replacing the former bicameral system.
  • ROMANCE SCAMMERS

    Some readers are surely familiar with the scheme – perhaps through personal experience or from acquaintances – in which a stranger from a dating app turns from a nondescript avatar into the closest person in just...
  • QAZBOT ROBOTICS FORUM

    The QAZBOT ROBOTICS FORUM 2026 was held at the International Centre for Artificial Intelligence alem.ai – a key industry event dedicated to humanoid robotics, embodied artificial intelligence technologies, and th...
  • THE FINAL CALL UNDER THE SHADOW OF TRAGEDY

    The last shift of paramedic Uldana Myrzuan ended in tragedy, the circumstances of which are now being examined by the court. The 23‑year‑old emergency medical technician sustained severe injuries while providing ...
  • PATRIOTISM – IN CONCRETE ACTIONS

    For Kazakhstan, patriotism is not merely about one's attitude toward the country, but also about the willingness to engage in social life, help others, preserve the environment, and support public initiatives.
  • CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AS AN UNCONDITIONAL VALUE

    According to data from the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2025, 199 minors took their own lives in the country, of which 64 ...
  • ON THE PRINCIPLE OF PROACTIVE ACTION

    At the present stage, one of the most important areas of activity for the Ministry of Internal Affairs – in cooperation with government agencies and the public – is the prevention of offenses among minors, as wel...
  • INHERITANCE AND HEIRS

    "This is my property. I have the right to dispose of it as I see fit." This is how many people reason when they turn to a notary to draw up a will.
  • BLACKOUT IN ALMATY: REALITY AND LESSONS

    The end of last week in Almaty turned out to be genuinely scorching – like a movie blending drama and mysticism...
  • ON THE THRESHOLD OF A HISTORIC VOTE

    Only days remain until the vote. Across the country, 10,423 polling stations have been established, and the Central Election Commission (CEC) is currently inspecting their readiness in the regions.
  • DOES AUTUMN MAKE US MORE DANGEROUS?

    Autumn arrives not only with cold weather, rain, and earlier sunsets. Along with the shortening of daylight, our habitual rhythm of life also changes – there is less natural light, sleep-wake patterns shift, time...
  • PILOT SITE FOR INNOVATION

    A memorandum of cooperation has been signed in Astana between the Government of Kazakhstan, one of Hong Kong's largest development groups, and Full Vision Capital.
  • THE FINAL SAY BELONGS TO THE VOTER

    On August 23, Kazakhstan will hold its first-ever elections for deputies of the Kurultai. While political parties continue their campaigning, voters have the opportunity to compare their platforms and positions, ...
  • MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM

    In Almaty, on the initiative of the Chairman of the Almaty City Court, Arman Seriktayevich Zhukenov, a museum of the history of the judicial system is being established.
  • PARLIAMENT OF THE 21ST CENTURY: FROM TRUST TO COMPETENCE

    The state imposes high requirements on virtually all professions upon which the well-being of society and the effectiveness of public administration depend.
  • RENOUNCED THE INHERITANCE: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    After the death of a loved one, relatives often have to make difficult decisions. Some believe they do not need the property, others wish to cede the inheritance to a brother or sister, and some, while in a state...
  • AI TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CYBERCRIME

    The modern development of digital technologies is radically transforming the requirements for the law enforcement training system.
  • PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNT

    In recent months, Kazakhstanis have increasingly been facing WhatsApp account hacks. Fraudsters gain access to correspondence and begin writing to the account owner's relatives and acquaintances, urgently asking ...
  • KAZAKHSTAN NAMED BEST COUNTRY IN CENTRAL ASIA FOR RELOCATION

    Kazakhstan has been named the best country in Central Asia for relocation, according to the Global Relocation Index 2026, compiled annually by Rumavi.
  • HOW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES HAVE TURNED STALKING INTO ROUND-THE-CLOCK SURVEILLANCE

    Just twenty years ago, anyone determined to turn another person's life into an object of constant control had to go to considerable lengths.
  • KAZAKHSTAN TAKES OVER CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS OF TURKIC COUNTRIES

    Kazakhstan has assumed the chairmanship of the Association of Mountain Ski Resorts of Turkic Countries. Rinat Abdrakhmanov, General Director of the Shymbulak Mountain Resort, was elected Chairman of the Associati...
  • ALL THAT IS SECRET BECOMES REVEALED… (Echoes of January '22...)

    Four years after the tragic events of January 2022, law enforcement agencies continue to uncover illegally concealed weapons. A convicted individual helped lead authorities to a weapons cache located in Almaty.
  • INHERITANCE WITHOUT RUSH: WHY IS THE NOTARY WAITING?

    After the death of a loved one, relatives often try to finalise the inheritance as quickly as possible. The documents are gathered, the heirs have no disputes among themselves, and the estate is known. It would s...
  • "KEYS" TO THE HOMELAND

    Issues of migration policy have become particularly acute today against the backdrop of global trends.
  • VERSION UNDER QUESTION

    The latest court hearing in the case of Nurai Serikbay has raised new questions: why the defendant changed his testimony, what the sole eyewitness to the attack actually saw, and whether the family's appeals to t...
  • STALKING: FROM MESSAGES TO MURDER

    For a long time, Kazakhstani legislation lacked the very concept of stalking as an independent unlawful act.
  • A LEGACY FOR THE YOUTH

    What should modern approaches to patriotic education of young people look like, and who bears the primary responsibility for it? These questions were the focus of a roundtable discussion held at the House of Frie...