01 Sep 2026
Kazakhstan renames capital back to Astana
The Kazakh parliament has approved in the first reading amendments to the national constitution on the seven-year presidential term and renaming of the capital back to Astana on Friday.
The bill is now set to be signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Kazakhstan's president is currently elected for a term of five years. The same person cannot be elected president of the republic more than two times in a row.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed on September 1 to limit the term of a presidential mandate in the country to seven years without the right to re-election. This proposal is being reviewed by governmental bodies.
Tokayev signed a decree in May that scheduled the referendum on constitutional amendments for early June. Over 77% of voters supported the political reforms of transforming Kazakhstan from a super-presidential republic to presidential and strengthening the role of the country's parliament.
Latest news
Latest newsRomania Faces Political Deadlock: Nicusor Dan Moves to Form a New Government
01.Sep.2026
Pashinyan Meets Aliyev in Bishkek: Armenia and Azerbaijan Prepare for a New Stage in the Peace Process
01.Sep.2026
Ukraine Plans to Present Allies with a New War Strategy and Seek Early EU Funding
31.Aug.2026
The Mecca Pact — Protection or a Trap for Turkiye?
30.Aug.2026
Tigran Khzmalyan: Armenia must make a Decisive Choice in Favor of Europe
30.Aug.2026
Bulgaria to Strengthen Its Black Sea Fleet: Sofia to Receive Seven Minehunter Vessels
29.Aug.2026
Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine’s Infrastructure, Targeting Warehouses and Logistics Hubs
28.Aug.2026
A New Economic Framework for Central Asia and the Caucasus: The Role of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
28.Aug.2026
Moscow Warns London: Russia Considers Strikes on British Military Targets
27.Aug.2026
Kazakhstan Launches a New Economic Strategy: GDP Growth, Investment and Pension Reform
27.Aug.2026
CIA Director Visits Moscow: Trump Hopes for Results
26.Aug.2026
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Warns of Risk of Gradual Defeat in War with Russia
25.Aug.2026
Putin Authorizes Temporary State Management of Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable to Drone Attacks
24.Aug.2026
The United States Rapidly Expands Missile Production: Pentagon Accelerates Output of Tomahawks and Other Critical Weapons
24.Aug.2026
Record Supplies: Armenia Boosts Fish Exports to Georgia
23.Aug.2026