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Inter-city traffic movement opened to rest of the country, with exception of Umnugobi and Dornogobi
The State Emergency Commission has made a decision to open traffic movement to the rest of the country, with the exception of Umnugobi and Dornogobi aimags starting from May 22.
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COVID-19: 629 new cases, five deaths reported
629 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded after 6,823 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
1616 days
519 new cases of COVID-19 reported
The Ministry of Health reports that 519 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours.
1617 days
Legal framework for business and investment to be enhanced
On May 18, Members of Parliament G.Amartuvshin, Kh.Bulgantuya, Kh.Gankhuyag, and D.Unurbolor held a meeting with representatives of the business sector at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). 
1617 days
Over MNT 420 billion to be spent annually to tackle traffic congestion
An extended meeting of the cabinet of ministers was organized on May 19, Wednesday. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene delivered remarks on his proposals made at the parliamentary session soon after taking the office. 
1617 days
Ulaanbaatar to have fifth source of heat and power supply
During the extended meeting of the cabinet of ministers held on May 19, Wednesday, sector ministers made presentations on issues regarding treatment plant, water supply, satellite cities and heat and power infrastructure in Ulaanbaatar city. 
1617 days
New 575 cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 50,099
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, May 19, by the Ministry of Health reported that 575 new COVID-19 cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country. 
1618 days
Mongolia repatriates 34,553 citizens to date
According to the decision of the Government of Mongolia and State Emergency Commission (SEC), Mongolia started organizing charter flights to repatriate its citizens, stranded abroad due to the pandemic, from January 28, 2020. 
1619 days
How can proper home insulation benefit you and your family?
The SOAP project conducts winter monitoring among ger district households in Ulaanbaatar to measure heat loss and to raise awareness on the importance of proper insulation. 
1619 days
More businesses resume, shopping centers and markets to fully open May 22
The Government of Mongolia has lifted the strict lockdown measures under the Red Level of emergency regime, which was imposed between April 10 and May 8, and the country has transferred to the Orange level emergency regime from May 8. 
1619 days
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene works at Erdenet Mining Corporation
On May 14, Friday, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the state-owned enterprise - Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC) during his working trip to Orkhon aimag. 
1620 days
533 new cases, seven COVID-19-related deaths reported
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, May 17, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 533 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country. 
1620 days
COVID-19: 553 new cases, five deaths reported
553 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
1622 days
MP N.Uchral participates in the meeting of the IPU Standing Committee Bureau
The 142nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly is to be held online on May 24-28, 2021. The Assembly’s plenary session, relevant meetings and conferences are currently underway.
1622 days
Parliament approves Budget Framework Statement for 2022 and Budget Assumptions for 2023-2024
At its plenary meeting on May 13, the Mongolian Parliament approved the bills on Budget Framework Statement for 2022 and Budget Assumptions for 2023-2024 in its first reading.
1622 days
Livestock birthing at 70.8 percent nationwide
To date, 17.5 million dams (70.8 percent of total 24 million) have delivered offspring nationwide, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.
1622 days
Best participants of ‘Script of the Eternal Sky-2020’ awarded
On May 13, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga presented awards to the top participants of the ‘Script of the Eternal Sky-2020’ calligraphy exhibition.
1623 days
COVID-19: 515 new cases, seven deaths reported
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, May 14, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 515 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours.
1623 days
Prime Minister checks Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan road construction progress
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene is currently on a working visit to the aimags of Darkhan-Uul, Selenge, and Orkhon on May 12-14.
1623 days
Ambassador of Laos Presents Credentials
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Phengsavanh Keopraseuth presented his letter of credence to President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga.
1623 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 9 hours
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 9 hours
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 9 hours
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 9 hours
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 9 hours
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 14 hours
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 14 hours
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 14 hours
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 14 hours
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 15 hours
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 16 hours
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 16 hours
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 17 hours
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 17 hours
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 1 day
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 1 day
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 1 day
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 1 day
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 1 day
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 1 day
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 1 day
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 1 day
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 1 day
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 1 day
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 1 day
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 2 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 2 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 2 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 2 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 3 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 3 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 3 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 3 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 3 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 3 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 3 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 3 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 3 days
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 5 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 5 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 5 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 5 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 5 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 5 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 5 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 5 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 6 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 6 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 6 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 6 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 6 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 6 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 6 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 6 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 6 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 6 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 6 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 7 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 7 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 7 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 7 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 7 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 7 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 7 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 7 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 7 days
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