Highlights
Polls close for 2020 local council elections
Nationwide voting for Mongolia’s elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of 21 aimags, capital city of Ulaanbaatar, 330 soums and 9 districts was held at 2,148 polling stations nationwide today, October 15, Thursday, from 7 AM to 8 PM.   
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President Battulga casts his vote in local council elections
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga today afternoon cast his votes in the elections of local self-government bodies of Ulaanbaatar city and its districts at a polling station located at the 48th secondary school in Bayanzurkh District of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Voter turnout for local council elections 47.6 percent by 7 PM, polls to close soon
Polls for elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts are about to close soon at 8 PM, October 15, Thursday.
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Voter turnout for local council elections 15.2 percent
Polls for elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts opened today, October 15, Thursday at 7 AM. 
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Voting underway nationwide for 2020 local council elections
 Voting in Mongolia’s elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of 21 aimags, capital city of Ulaanbaatar, 330 soums and 9 districts began nationwide at 7 AM, October 15, Thursday, and will continue through 8 PM, the same day.   
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Consultative meeting held between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Kazakhstan
A virtual consultative meeting of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan took place on October 14. 
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Government secure over MNT 2 billion to build fodder reserves in some regions
The cabinet’s regular meeting for this week was held today, October 14, Wednesday. 
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Slight temperature rise expected in most parts of the country
While snow is expected in the western region today, temperature is expected to slightly rise in most parts of the country, reports the National Agency of Meteorology and Environment.
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2020 local council elections: Voting machines tested, alcohol sales banned October 14-16
On October 11, the General Election Commission (GEC) conducted a nationwide check of the readiness of data transmission of the automated electoral system in preparation for upcoming elections for local government bodies of Citizens’ Representative Khurals of aimags, soum, capital cities and districts. 
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Prime Minister works in Sukhbaatar and Khentii aimags
During the last weekend, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh worked in Khentii aimag to present about the government activities with goals to ensure domestic supply of petroleum and oil products and healthy food products and develop infrastructure, processing factory, digital system and intensive livestock and farming industries. In particular, the Prime Minister mentioned that a leather and hide processing factories as well as copper smelting, copper concentrating and steel plants will be built and commissioned in the coming few years. 
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G.Bat-Ireedui: Arkhangai province was the leader by the rate of the livestock congenital deformations
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EU and French Embassy delegation visits earth building field
On October 5, Mr. Philippe Merlin, Ambassador of France to Mongolia, French Embassy staff and Mr. Pierre-Yves Lucas, Cooperation Team Leader of the Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia, visited the field and houses where ancient earth building techniques were revived. 
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu calls on President Battulga
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Motegi Toshimitsu paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga, today, October 10, while on visit to Mongolia.  
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Japan to provide JPY 25 billion emergency loan for Mongolia's COVID-19 response
On October 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Enkhtaivan Nyamtseren held official talks with his counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi. 
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Mongolian skills-2020 competition starts
 The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection in cooperation with the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) and professional associations is organizing “Mongolian skills-2020” competition among vocational training and production centers. 
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Japanese Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on Mongolian Prime Minister
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan T.Motegi, who is on an official visit at the invitation of his Mongolian counterpart, has paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh.
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Charter flight brings 264 Mongolian nationals home from Seoul
A charter flight en route Seoul-Ulaanbaatar, bringing 264 Mongolian nationals, landed yesterday at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
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Peacekeepers depart for South Sudan
Having paid tribute to the army flag, military officers of the Mongolian Armed Forces’ Tenth Moto Shooting Battalion, who will serve in peacekeeping operation in the Republic of South Sudan departed to the country on October 8. 
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Certificate presented to 50 students for engineering studies in Japan
On October 8, a total of 50 students were presented certificates for meeting the requirements to study in Japan through the Higher Engineering Education Development Project, with 34 students accepted for the Koosen program and 16 students accepted for bachelor’s degree programs. 
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126-km paved road commissioned, connecting Gobi-Altai to Bayankhongor aimag
A new 126.7 km-long auto road connecting Altai city of Gobi-Altai aimag with Bayankhongor city of Bayankhongor aimag has been commissioned with an opening ceremony held today, October 8. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh took part in the ceremony and delivered an address. 
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Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration 21 hours
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Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 1 day
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Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 2 days
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FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 5 days
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E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 6 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 6 days
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Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 7 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 7 days
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First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 7 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 7 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 8 days
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Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 8 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 8 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 8 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 8 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 8 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 8 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 8 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 8 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 9 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 9 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 9 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 12 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 12 days
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