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This year's Ulaanbaatar Travel Expo to be held virtually
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Capital City Tourism Department, and the Ulaanbaatar Toiurism Association NGO are to organized the 6th virtual edition of the Ulaanbaatar Tourism Festival on May 29-31 under the slogan ‘We Plan, We Travel, We Explore’ to promote domestic travel amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the expo organizers announced today on May 27.
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Defense Ministry of China donates CNY 1 million worth of PPE to Mongolia
On May 26, the Ministry of Defense of the People’s Republic of China handed over medical-use personal protective equipment worth CNY 1 million to the Ministry of Defense of Mongolia as a non-refundable aid for Mongolia’s efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Prime Minister meets young entrepreneurs
Yesterday, May 26, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh met with representatives of ‘Dreamers’ association of young entrepreneurs, owners of startup companies and founders of tech-based companies.  
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Retail fuel price drops again
Russia's Rosneft, a major supplier of petroleum products to Mongolia, has been reducing its border prices for the past three months, reports Ts.Erdenebayar, Head of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (MRPAM).
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UNDP to provide USD 200 thousand for Mongolia's COVID-19 response
On May 26, Deputy prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met with Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mongolia Elaine Conkievich.
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Heightened state of readiness extended until June 30
The Cabinet, at its today’s regular meeting, approved a resolution to extend the heightened state of readiness until June 30.
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"Mongolia ranks 2nd in percentage of population repatriated from abroad"
The operative team of the State Emergency Commission reports that a total of 8,498 citizens have returned from 30 countries since raising state of readiness amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
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360 Mongolians arrive from Russia
Works to repatriate Mongolian citizens, who applied to return to their home from the Russian Federation, are underway through the Altanbulag border crossing checkpoint in Selenge aimag on May 26-27.
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7 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 6 recoveries
In Mongolia, seven new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, bringing the total number to 148, reported D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the NCCD, at today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health.   
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Recreation and picnic areas to be established along rivers
At its regular meeting on May 25, the Ulaanbaatar city council approved a draft resolution to create open space areas around the banks of rivers Tuul, Selbe, and Dund through public and private partnership.
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Luxury hotel reflecting local culture opens in Sukhbaatar aimag
A four-star luxury hotel, DariGanga, was opened in Baruun-Urt soum of Sukhbaatar aimag on May 25. The opening ceremony was attended by advisors to the President and Prime Minister of Mongolia and Governor of Sukhbaatar aimag J.Erdenebaatar.
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Prime Minister gives address on COVID-19 response measures
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh attended the yesterday’s extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), giving orders to the corresponding officials. May 25 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the SEC. 
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COVID-19 recoveries increase by 4, no new cases reported
Four more patients have recovered from Covid-19 and are being transferred into next stage isolation today, taking the total number of Covid-19 recoveries in Mongolia to 37, reports Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) at today’s Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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Certificate of humanitarian aid to Russia presented
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia I. K. Azizov at the Parliament House today and handed over the certificate of humanitarian aid.
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Mural of famous Mongolian poet unveiled in his native land
A mural of renowned Mongolian poet B.Yavuukhulan inspired by one of his poems ‘My Verse, My Horse’ written in 1977 was painted on the wall of a 4-floor building in Uliastai city, the administrative center of Zavkhan aimag.
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171 Mongolians return from Russia
This morning at 6.30 am on May 26, a charter flight from Moscow, Russia landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, bringing back 171 Mongolian citizens.
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Bodi Insurance JSC launches IPO
Primary market order opening and the opening bell ceremony for ‘Bodi Insurance’ JSC, a newly listed company on the Tier 1, have been held today, May 25 at the Mongolian Stock Exchange.
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North Korean Ambassador visits MAS Institute of International Affairs
Diplomatic representatives led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Mongolia O Sung Ho visited the Institute of International Affairs of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences on May 22.
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Amendment to Constitution comes into force today
The amendments to the Constitution of Mongolia, which were adopted by the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural on 14 November 2019, entered into force at 12.00 AM of May 25, 2020, today, or at the hour of Horse of the third day of the first summer month of the year of Metal Rat of the Seventeenth 60-year Cycle by the Mongolian calendar. 
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62th academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences held
The 62nd academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences was held in online format for the first time today, May 25, at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS).
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Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 27 minutes
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 1 hour
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 1 hour
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 1 hour
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 1 hour
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 4 hours
‘Mongolia – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition Opens in Zurich 4 hours
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 5 hours
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 5 hours
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 6 hours
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 23 hours
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 23 hours
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 23 hours
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 1 day
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 1 day
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 1 day
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 1 day
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 1 day
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 1 day
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 1 day
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 2 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 2 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 2 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 2 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 2 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 2 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 2 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 2 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 2 days
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 4 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 4 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 4 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
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 4 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 7 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 7 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 7 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 7 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
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