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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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COVID-19: 553 new cases, five deaths reported
553 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Script of the Eternal Sky-2020’ exhibition being presented on digital screens in public
In connection with the National Language and Script Day that is being marked this month, works being presented at the ‘Script of the Eternal Sky-2020’ exhibition are being publicly promoted at bus stops, information boards, and digital screens. 
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PM L.Oyun-Erdene: The time has come for Mongolia to export value-added livestock products
On May 12, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the construction of the Darkhan hide and leather complex being built in Khongor soum, Darkhan-Uul aimag.
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COVID-19: 512 new cases, five deaths reported
512 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours. 464 of the new cases were detected in Ulaanbaatar city and 48 in rural areas. 
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Foreign Minister meets heads of diplomatic missions and offices of int’l organizations in Ulaanbaatar
On May 11, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had a meeting with the heads of 25 diplomatic missions and offices of international organizations in Ulaanbaatar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present the works implemented by the government in the first 100 days since its formation. 
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Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 7 hours
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 8 hours
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 8 hours
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 10 hours
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 11 hours
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 12 hours
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 12 hours
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 12 hours
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 12 hours
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 14 hours
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 14 hours
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 15 hours
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 15 hours
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HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 15 hours
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 3 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 3 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 3 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 3 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 3 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 3 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 3 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 3 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 3 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 3 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 4 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 4 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 4 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 4 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 4 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 4 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 4 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 4 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 5 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 5 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 5 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 5 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 5 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 5 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 5 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 5 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 5 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 5 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 5 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 5 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 5 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 5 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 5 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 5 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 5 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 6 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 6 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 6 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 6 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 6 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 6 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 6 days
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 7 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 7 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 7 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 7 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 7 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 7 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
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