Highlights
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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“Digital Nation” forum discusses challenges and solutions of digital transition
With an aim of discussing challenges and solutions of digital transition, “Digital Nation” Forum was organized on October 8 at Tuushin hotel. 
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Mongolia’s efforts on promoting gender equality receive deep appreciation from ADB
Mongolian Government, National Committee on Gender Equality (NCGE) today, October 8, launches “Respect has no gender” national campaign in response to the government’s action plan to bring greater attention to gender stereotypes that reinforce gender inequalities.
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Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 11 hours
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 11 hours
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 11 hours
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 13 hours
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 13 hours
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 16 hours
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 16 hours
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 17 hours
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 17 hours
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 17 hours
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 18 hours
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 1 day
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 1 day
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 1 day
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 1 day
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 1 day
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 1 day
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 1 day
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 1 day
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 1 day
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 1 day
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 1 day
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 1 day
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 1 day
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 3 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 3 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 3 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 3 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 3 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 3 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 3 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 3 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 3 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 3 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 3 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 3 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 3 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 3 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 4 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 4 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 4 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 4 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 4 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 4 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 4 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 4 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 4 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 6 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 6 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 6 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 7 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 7 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 7 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 7 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 7 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 7 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 7 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 7 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 7 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 7 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 8 days
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