Highlights
Mayor of Berlin visiting Ulaanbaatar
The Mayor of Berlin, Mr Michael Muller is paying a visit to Ulaanbaatar. On July 17, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold received the guest to discuss about cooperation between two capital cities. “I am fully confident that Your visit is going to be a great impetus for boosting bilateral ties of our countries”, Mr Batbold said.
2899 days
Playtime 2017: Rocks the hearts of music lovers
Playtime - one of the biggest music festival in Asia gathered thousands of music lovers at Mongol Shiltgeen in Gachuurt VIllage of Ulaanbaatar between July 7 and 9. Playtime music festival is an annual music festival founded in 2002. With an aim to develop modern music culture, the event features prominent Mongolian and foreign musical artists from various genres of music, including rock, indie and electronic dance music. Inspired by the music wave of late 90’s and early 2000’s, Playtime became a promotional stage for new artists.
2899 days
President to issue decree on wildfire counter-measures
After working in Batsumber soum, Tuv Aimag, the President held an immediate meeting on current situations of 22 wildfire breakouts around the country.
2899 days
6 wildfires in Batsumber of Tuv aimag extinguished
On July 16, 6 wildfires in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag has been fully extinguished thanks to cloud seeding. A team headed by S.Enkhtuvshin, Chairman of the Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Agency, conducted cloud seeding operations 8 times in the night of 16 and 17 July there. 5 equipment worth of MNT27 million were handed over to the inter-soum forest protection unit.
2899 days
Military personnel to be mobilized to firefighting
An irregular cabinet meeting was held on 16 July and made decisions on measures to be taken for wildfire fighting. Prime Minister J.Erdenebat instructed to mobilize a number of officers and equipment from the Armed Forces, even though earlier the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported such need had not yet been raised. According to the decision, 24 military officers started working on the wildfire scene in Erdene soum of Tuv aimag. Relevant Ministers and authorities were assigned to take the following measures: - To mobilize firefighters and equipment of the Civil Aviation Authority and Ulaanbaatar Railway. - To study and introduce proposals to the Cabinet meeting on purchase of special fire extinguishing aircraft - To grant incentives to people, who are working in firefighting, financing from budget expenditure for public works and services - To make large-size water transporting vehicles, owned by companies and entities prepared and ready - To send additional medical teams to the wildfire region
2899 days
Camping banned for uncertain period
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Mr S.Batbold has issued a direction on banning camping trips and picnics in green zones of Ulaanbaatar due to high risk of forest fires. In accordance, picnics, hiking trips, entry of motor vehicles and other services in the green zones of the city are banned for an unknown period until the level of dryness comes down.
2899 days
Major companies donating for wildfire suppression
In connection to the 22 wildfires spreading across the country, major companies are providing incredible amount of support to help suppress the spread.
2900 days
Erdenes-Tavan Tolgoi LLC staff to donate one day salary to firefighters
With an aim to help suppress 22 wildfires spread around the country, “Erdenes-Tavan Tolgoi” LLC is donating one-day salary of its employees to the National Emergency Management Agency.
2900 days
President Kh.Battulga in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag
Today, President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga is working in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag, where six wildfires are burning and firefighting operations are being held. He left Ulaanbaatar around 11 am. Earlier or yesterday, President Kh.Battulga, who was on his working trip to Bayankhongor aimag, talked with PM J.Erdenebat about the wildfire situation.   
2900 days
22 wildfires burning nationwide
Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Emergency Commission U.Khurelsukh convened an irregular meeting of the State Emergency Commission and discussed the current situation of forest and steppe fires. As of today, July 16, there are 22 wildfires are burning in the country, namely, nine fires in Yeroo, Mandal and Khuder soums of Selenge aimag, five in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag, one in Erdene soum and each one in Selenge and Gurvanbulag soums of Bulgan aimag. Although, there are five fire points revealed in the areas of Asralt Khairkhan, Artsat Mountain and Ar Matakh in Erdene soum of Tuv aimag, no emergency officers or vehicles could be reached.
2900 days
PM J.Erdenebat works at scene of wildfire
Yesterday, on 15 July, after the discussion on wildfire situation during an urgent meeting, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat worked at a scene of a wildfire in Tunkhel Village, Mandal soum of Selenge aimag. The PM handed over necessary food and clothing to emergency officials working at the site, informed the Government Media and Public Relations Department.
2900 days
People donating for wildfire extinguishing operations and fighters
People are worried about the wildfires spread throughout the country and giving donations for extinguishing operations and fire fighters. A group to support fire fighters was established on social media platform and has been organizing a volunteer campaign, collecting food, bottled water and tools for fire extinguishing from yesterday. Cash donation is said to have reached MNT30.3 million and the first donations of items and goods have been brought to some wildfire sites.
2900 days
PM gives orders concerning wildfires: temporary travel ban in forest areas
On July 15, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat held a hearing on situation of ongoing fires and gave an ordinance to relevant authorities. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), there are 21 fires burning in the country, five of which are inaccessible to human beings. More than 700 servants and 30 vehicles are operating on the scenes of 16 wildfires, including in Yeroo, Mandal, Khuder soums of Selenge aimag and Selenge and Khutag-Undur soums of Bulgan aimag. Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag is currently experiencing the most of fires or five in total.  The most areas of the country are being affected by excessive heat and dryness and over 70-80 percent of all fires were caused by human factors and negligence.
2900 days
Playtime festival to open this evening
Annual ‘Playtime’ festival will open this evening, 14 July at the Mongol Shiltgeen hotel in Gatsuurt village of Ulaanbaatar. It was founded in 2002 and is organized as non-profit live music festival. The festival takes place on summer weekend featuring best of new and established international and Mongolian live music bands.
2902 days
Japanese House of Representatives’ Speaker T.Oshima to visit Mongolia
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Tadamori Oshima will pay official visit to Mongolia on 17-19 July at the invitation of Parliamentary Speaker M. Enkhbold. Speaker T.Oshima will meet with the President of Mongolia the Speaker and Prime Minister of Mongolia. At these meetings, the sides expected to discuss on close cooperation of the parliaments to develop strategic partnership between Mongolia and Japan at bilateral, multilateral and regional levels.
2902 days
What you should know about 2017 Naadam Festival
Over the past few days, everyone has been enjoying time-off from work to celebrate their most joyful time of the year - National Naadam Holiday. This year, the Naadam Festival is commemorating the 2226th anniversary of Foundation of first Mongolian Statehood, 811th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 96th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia. Everything has been festive around the Naadam days with a large number of ceremonies and concerts organized in Ulaanbaatar and throughout the rest of the nation as well. 
2902 days
Naadam continuing with Festival for Horse trainers at Khui 7 Khudag
Mongolian National Naadam Holiday commemorating the 2226th anniversary of Foundation of first Mongolian Statehood, 811th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 96th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia is continuing with Festival for Horse trainers at Khui Doloon Khudag.
2903 days
Naadam Festival wraps up in Ulaanbaatar
Naadam festival wrapped up on July 12 in Ulaanbaatar as the wrestling tournament concluded.
2903 days
Kazakh President sends congratulatory letter
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated the newly sworn in President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa on his victory.
2904 days
Naadam Festival opened with new President's speech
After respectfully placing the Nine White Banners, the Fifth President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga gave speech on the National Naadam Celebration on the 2226th anniversary of Foundation of First Mongolian Statehood, 811th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 96th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia.
2905 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 14 hours
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 14 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 14 hours
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 18 hours
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 19 hours
This Week in Mongolia 19 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 20 hours
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 4 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 4 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 5 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 6 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 6 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 6 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 7 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 7 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 7 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 8 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 8 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 8 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 8 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 10 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 11 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 11 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 11 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 11 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 11 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 11 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 11 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 11 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 12 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 12 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 12 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 12 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 12 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 12 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 12 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 13 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 13 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 13 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 14 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 14 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 14 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 14 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 14 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 14 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 14 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 14 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 15 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 15 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 15 days
MONTSAME News Agency, C.P.O Box 1514, B.Jigjidjav St-8, Chingeltei dist, Ulaanbaatar-15160, Mongolia, info@montsame.gov.mn
MONTSAME News Agency ©2025