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2.1 million people on eligible voters’ list for legislative election
As of June 9, the State Registration Authority has compiled a list with a total of 2.1 million eligible voters for the upcoming parliamentary election to be held on June 24. 
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Ten more recoveries reported today
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases, informed the recovery of ten more patients, all military cadets, which made the total number of recoveries in Mongolia 85.
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Children’s book released to help children cope with COVID-19
'My hero is you', a story book that aims to help children aged 6-11 understand COVID-19, is now available in a video format in Mongolian. USAID and WHO supported its production so that the book can reach as many children as possible throughout Mongolia.
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First hospital pharmacy opens at State Central First Hospital
The State Central First Hospital has opened an inpatient and outpatient pharmacy or hospital ambulatory pharmacy for the first time in Mongolia.
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Spring sowing to be increased by 15-20 percent in regard with the pandemic
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan worked at crop farming zone last weekend, getting acquainted with progress of spring sowing.
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262 Mongolian nationals return from Australia and the Philippines
A charter flight, bringing Mongolian nationals from Australia and the Philippines, has landed at Chinggis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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The rule of his lordship “CORONAVIRUS” or COVID-19
It has been several months since His Lordship “Coronavirus” (COVID-19) came into power and laid down new rules. As he is unpredictable and resilient (has long incubation period and can survive on various surfaces for many days) even scientists, let alone lay people, do not have an answer to the question of how long his rule will last.
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Construction of Capital City Maternal and Child Health Center to be completed by June 15
On June 8, officials led by Minister of Health D.Sarangerel and Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan visited the 300-bed Capital City Maternal and Child Health Center under construction in Yarmag.
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Australian Ambassador praises first direct flight to Sydney as historic event
MIAT Mongolia Airlines flight departed to Australia on Saturday evening, June 6, to bring more than 260 Mongolian nationals home. The charter flight is the first ever direct passenger flight from Mongolia to Australia. 
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Frontline health workers to be involved in rental apartment program
The working group in charge of providing frontline public workers with rent-to-own apartments held its third meeting on June 4.
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One new COVID-19 case detected in a Russian transport driver
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), reported one new COVID-19 case was detected in a Russian transport driver, who entered Mongolia through Altanbulag border checkpoint. 
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MNCCI and Save the Children sign MoU to empower disadvantaged rural youth
The Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Save the Children in Mongolia to support the child-rights organization’s project ‘Entrepreneurship-Focused Socioemotional Skills for Vulnerable Youth in Rural Mongolia’.
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27th Ulaanbaatar Book Festival wraps up
The 27th Ulaanbaatar Book Festival was successfully held at the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June 5-7.
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“Food safety, everyone’s business”
Joint statement by Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Ministry of Health, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization
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2020 Ulaanbaatar Book Festival underway
The 27th annual Ulaanbaatar Book Festival is being organized at the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June 5-7. 
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First charter flight to Australia to bring 270 Mongolians home
The State Emergency Commission (SEC) last week reported that eight more charter flights will be operated to several countries, including Kazakhstan, Japan, India, South Korea, and Germany to bring some 2000 Mongolians stranded abroad in June. Destinations of two of them are not finalized.
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Confirmed coronavirus cases in Mongolia reach 191
At June 5 press briefing of the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center for Communicable Diseases announced that five new coronavirus cases have been confirmed after a total of 715 people were tested for the virus at four laboratories in Ulaanbaatar and Darkhan-Uul aimag on June 4. 
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Mongolia marking Buddha Day as public holiday
On June 5, today, Mongolia is celebrating the Buddha Day as an official public holiday for the first time. This day, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of summer every year, according to the Buddhist calendar, is dedicated to mark three momentous events in Buddha's life – his birth, enlightenment, and his departure from the human world. 
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UNDP hosts 'Systems Thinking for Local Development' online workshop
On June 2-3, the UNDP Mongolia hosted an online consultation around the system change approach for the local development policy formulation and implementation process, for the first time, in cooperation with Ulaanbaatar city, Arkhangai, Zavkhan, and Orkhon aimags’ Governor’s offices, within frame of the “Supporting implementation of the 2030 Agenda Project”.
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ADB Opens Mongolian Togrog-Linked Bond Market
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 21 billion Mongolian togrog (MNT), about $7.5 million, in a groundbreaking issue of the first offshore MNT-linked nomad bonds. The issue sets a new benchmark in the international bond market for frontier currencies.
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Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 24 minutes
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 3 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 5 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 5 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 7 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 8 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 2 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 4 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 4 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 4 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 4 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 4 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 4 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 5 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 5 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 5 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 5 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 5 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 5 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 5 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 5 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 6 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 6 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 6 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 6 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 7 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 7 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 7 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 7 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 8 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 8 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 8 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 8 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 8 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 8 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 8 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 8 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 8 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 11 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 11 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 11 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 11 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 12 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 12 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 12 days
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