Highlights
Speaker G.Zandanshatar attends the 23rd Eurasian Economic Summit virtually
On October 7, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar attended the 23rd Eurasian Economic Summit virtually, which is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey and delivered remarks. 
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New species of dinosaur discovered in Mongolian Gobi
Two-fingered and toothless dinosaur have been discovered in Gobi Desert in Mongolia by University of Edinburgh-led researchers team, involving researchers from the University of Alberta, the University of Hokkaido, and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
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Mongolia to issue visas to foreign nationals with urgent business
In aims of reducing the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the socio-economic situation and providing support for government organizations, NGOs, and entities, the decision has been made to issue short-term official and business visas for foreign nationals that have urgent business in Mongolia. 
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Grand Master B.Munguntuul becomes FIDE Trainer
Grand master B.Munguntuul participated in he FIDE Trainer Seminar organized by the Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence for the Asian Chess Federation last month and passed the exam for FIDE Trainer title.
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17,161 candidates vying for local council elections nationwide
The polling day for the 2020 elections of the Citizens’ Representatives’ Khurals (local council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts is scheduled on October 15, Thursday, and the election campaign is currently running nationwide through October 13, Tuesday. 
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Mongolia removed from EU grey list
Commending Mongolia for fulfilling all its commitments to the EU and ratifying the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU made a decision, during its meeting held on October 6, to officially remove Mongolia from the EU grey list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. 
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Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia at 315, no infection in community
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 update, Director of the Center for Communicable Diseases D.Nyamkhuu reported that one more coronavirus patient has been recovered and was transferred to the next stage of mandatory isolation. 
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‘Front’ Tsegmid awarded Order of Friendship of Russian Federation
 Yesterday, October 6, a solemn ceremony took place at the Russian Center of Science and Culture in Ulaanbaatar to award a 98-year old S.Tsegmid, popularly known as the ‘Front’ Tsegmid, with the State Award of the Russian Federation – Order of Friendship.  
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First mutual investment fund launches its operation
“The National Privatization Fund” launched its operation officially on October 5.
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Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitu Motegi will pay a visit to Mongolia between October 7-8 at the invitation of Mongolian Foreign Minister N.Enkhtaivan.
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COVID-19 safety measures for local council elections approved
A temporary regulation for the prevention of COVID-19 spread during the forthcoming elections of the Citizens’ Representatives’ Khurals (council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts has been approved by the government. 
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160 Mongolians arrive on charter flight from Nur-Sultan
The State Emergency Commission made the decision to conduct 11 charter flights this month to bring back about 2,700 citizens from abroad. According to the decision, a charter flight organized in route Nur-Sultan-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport at 8.15 am on October 4. 
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One new COVID-19 case reported in Mongolia, total reaches 314
General Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases D.Nyamkhuu today informed that four laboratories nationwide have tested 1823 people on October 2-4
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First agreement on construction of oil refinery established
“JMC Projects India” Company, which has been selected as a general contractor of “First engineering-procurement – construction (EPC-1) project” and “Mongol Refinery” state-owned company established virtually an agreement on the first phase of construction of an oil refinery on October 2.  
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Mongolia postponed
On October 4, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia reported that the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s official visit to Mongolia has been postponed for an indefinite period.  
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‘Greening the China-Mongolia-Russia economic corridor: A visual synthesis’ report launched
The launch of a new report ‘Greening the China–Mongolia–Russia economic corridor - A visual synthesis’ took place in both a virtual and face-to-face format on October 1 at the International Environment House in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Filmmakers highlight necessity of government investment in Mongolian film arts
The time has come for the state to pay attention to the field of film arts in Mongolia, highlighted the participants of the conference, ‘Mongolian film arts 2020’, that took place on October 1. 
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‘E-Mongolia’ electronic platform launched to provide 181 government services
E-Mongolia electronic platform, which is intended to serve as a one-stop shop for various government services, launched officially yesterday, October 01. The Communications and Information Technology Authority, the developer of the E-Mongolia system, today organized a presentation on the system. 
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President addresses opening of autumn session of parliament
President Kh.Battulga addressed the opening of autumn session of parliament on October 1.
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2021 state budget bill presented to Speaker
On September 30, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar presented the bills for the state budget, the budget of the Social Insurance Fund, and the budget of the Health Insurance Fund for the year of 2021 as well as bills for other corresponding legislation to Speaker G.Zandanshatar.
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Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 14 hours
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 14 hours
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 14 hours
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 14 hours
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 15 hours
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 19 hours
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 19 hours
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 19 hours
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 19 hours
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 21 hours
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 21 hours
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 22 hours
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 22 hours
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 22 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 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 3 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 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 6 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 6 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 6 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 6 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 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 7 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 7 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 7 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 7 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 8 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 8 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 8 days
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