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First 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine received
On February 27, Mongolia received first 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Russian Federation.
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45 new COVID-19 cases detected
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 45 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after conducting 11,905 tests in the past 24 hours.
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MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent
Due to the situation of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia closed its border. 
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Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations
February 25 saw the first meeting of the ‘100 Years Together’ virtual friendship event series.
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30 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 2,831
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for February 26, Friday, reported that a total of 30 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Diplomatic relations established between Mongolia and Trinidad and Tobago
Mongolia and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations in New York on February 24, 2021.
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Bogd Khan Railway Bypass project to be sped up
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan, as the Mongolian co-chair of Mongolia-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation, held a meeting with First Deputy Director of Ulaanbaatar Railway (UBTZ) joint venture company Igor Vasilievich Milostnykh.
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Proposal put forth to continue with A Thousand Engineers project for two more years
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan had a meeting with Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency in Mongolia Tamura Eriko.
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Snowfall and blizzards expected throughout the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards in the aimags of Zavkhan and Gobi-Altai as well as the northern parts of Bayankhongor aimag and the western parts of Arkhangai aimag.
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PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry
Today, February 25, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene together with five Cabinet Ministers held a meeting with representatives of tourism industry, discussing pressing issues and exchanging views on how to continue further operations of the sector.  
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Three 3x3 basketball teams of Mongolia included in ‘Top 30’ of the world
 The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has recently announced its ‘TOP-30’ 3x3 team ranking for 2021, in which three Mongolian teams ‘Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy,’ ‘Sansar MMC Energy’ and ‘Zaisan MMC Energy’ were included.
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Capital city reports 46 new cases of COVID-19
According to the Ministry of Health, 46 people were confirmed with coronavirus through PCR testing conducted nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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254 Mongolian nationals arrive home from Istanbul
At 01:00 a.m., last night, February 25, a charter flight in route of Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa international airport in Ulaanbaatar with 254 passengers on board.
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Belarus to supply equipment necessary for spring crop planting
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Mongolian co-chair of Mongolia-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation Z.Mendsaikhan held an online meeting with Minister of Industry of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian co-chair of the commission Parkhomchik Petr Aleksandrovich.
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Rural schools and kindergartens to resume operations from March 1
At its regular meeting on February 24, the Cabinet decided that general education schools, kindergartens, and day nurseries in aimags, soums, villages, and bags will resume operations from March 1, 2021.
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32 new cases of COVID-19 detected
Today, the National Center for Communicable Diseases has reported the detection of 32 new cases of COVID-19 in the country after testing a total of 26,058 people in the past 24 hours at the laboratories nationwide.  
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Information campaign for internal migrants launched
"To Go or Stay, Research It" information campaign for internal migrants was launched today, February 23, to continue for 21 days throughout the country. 
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30 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 2,723
The Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia. According to the Ministry, 30 people were detected with coronavirus when performing tests on 42,920 people nationwide on February 22.
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Mongolian PM becomes the first person in the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine—‘AstraZeneca’ at the 2nd Central Hospital today, launching the start of the nation’s vaccination program that will enable the country to return to normal.
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Slight snow and strong winds expected in most parts of the country
Slight snow is expected near the Altai Mountains today and in the southeastern parts of Gobi aimags tonight on February 22. Strong winds are also expected in most parts of the country. 
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Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 4 hours
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Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 7 hours
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150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 1 day
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 4 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 4 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 4 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 4 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 4 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 4 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 4 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 4 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 5 days
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Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 5 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 5 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 5 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 5 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 6 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 6 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 6 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 6 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 6 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 6 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 6 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 6 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 6 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 6 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
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