Highlights
Voter turnout 21.3 percent on national level
The General Election Commission reports that 421.464 people have voted on the national level as of 12 PM .
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Voting begins for Mongolia’s Presidential election
Early morning on June 26, Mongolians started voting for their fifth president nationwide.
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Presidential candidates debate as election campaigns close
On June 24, Saturday, presidential candidates appeared on Mongolian National Broadcaster for a live debate as they closed their election campaigns.
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2000-3000-year-old rock paintings unveiled
2000-3000-year-old rock paintings have been revealed in Bayan-Uul soum of Dornod aimag. Local people informed that small and big rocks with paintings on them lie horizontally on a path, not far from the center of Ereen bag /small administrative unit/. A working group was immediately set up and three small and big rocks with paintings were dug out. These kinds of rock paintings are rarely found in the territory of Dornod aimag.
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Ambassador G.Battungalag presents her credentials to Slovenian President
Newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Slovenia G.Battungalag presented her letter of credence to the President of Slovenia Borut Pahor on June 19.
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Four more wild horses sent from Prague Zoo
Prague zoo of Republic of Czech sent four more wild horses or Przewalski horse to Mongolia, releasing them on the ‘B’ part of the Strictly Prohibited Area of Great Gobi on 20 June. Reintroduction of takhi  to Mongolia, the animal which was driven to extinction since 1968 in the country, has been implementing over 25 years. By now there are over 600 wild horses. As of the first half of this year, takhi population has been grown by 55 foals
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Agreement on mutual recognition of education certificates signed between Mongolia and Cuba
The Mongolian Minister for Education, Culture, Science and Sports G.Chuluunbaatar and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Mongolia Raul Delgado Consepcion signed the Agreement on Mutual Acknowledgement of Tertiary Education Certification and Degrees between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Cuba.
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Mongolians to apply for Italian and Schengen visas from Ulaanbaatar
Embassy of Italy in Ulaanbaatar announced that it will start issuing Italian and Schengen visas starting from June 26, Monday.
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Record on candidate S.Ganbaatar’s acceptance of donation from foreign citizen confirmed
On June 22, yesterday evening, the National Police Agency reported that a video record on the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) candidate for the Presidential Election S.Ganbaatar’s receipt of donation from a South Korean citizen, was proven to be real; not a fabrication or montage. 
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Cultural festival invites tourists to former capital of Mongol Empire
The administration of Uvurkhangai aimag is making efforts to realize its ambition to make Kharkhorin soum (Karakorum) once again a popular destination among international and national travelers.
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48th Ulaanbaatar Cup opens at Khandgait
The 48th Ulaanbaatar Cup international boxing tournament kicked off yesterday, June 21, in Ikh Tamir Sports Complex, located in Khandgait village. A total of 121 boxers from 10 countries, including Mongolia, Russia, China, Bhutan, India, Singapore, Taiwan and DPRK are being challenged for this year’s Ulaanbaatar Cup.
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Unemployed rate decreased to 9.1 percent
The unemployment rate of Mongolia reached an all time high of 11.6 percent in the first quarter of 2016 with 143 thousand unemployed people.  Within the framework of the Government’s policies on improving livelihoods and restoring the economy through creation of jobs, multiple job creating projects and programs have been implemented. As a result, the unemployed rate has reduced down to 9.1 percent with 115 thousand unemployed people in the first quarter of 2017.  
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Roaring Hooves festival opens with 'Ulemjiin Chanar' song
The 17th ‘Roaring Hooves’ international music festival of contemporary and folk opened on June 22 in Gandantegchenling Monastery.  
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Construction of UB - Mandalgobi electric line and sub-station starts
Construction of electric line between Ulaanbaatar and Mandalgobi and its sub-station, which targets to export electricity to China, started as the project launching ceremony took place this week. The project will be financed within general loan agreement of USD1 billion between Government of Mongolia and Export-Import Bank of the People’s Republic of China, established on November 10, 2015. TBEA Group of China will construct the line and sub-station as it won the bid. 
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Project commences for increasing Mongolia’s place in regional power distribution
A Technical Assistance Project on Strategy of Northeastern Asian General Power Grid Network has commenced implementation at the initiative of the Mongolian Ministry of Energy and the Asian Development Bank. The project research will focus on the details of how to connect Mongolian energy resources with the power grids of other countries in the region. Electricite De France, a leading electric utility company of Europe, is executing the research.
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Prime Minister J.Erdenebat works in Selenge aimag
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is working in Selenge aimag. On June 21, yesterday, he held a meeting with citizens of Mandal and Bayangol soums and made a briefing on the Government policy, decisions and implementations. 
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Mongolia to establish diplomatic relations with Belize
A joint communique on establishing diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Belize was signed on June 20 in New-York within the framework of a goal of Mongolia to establish diplomatic relations with all UN member states. S.Sukhbold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations, and Lois Michele Young, Permanent Representative of Belize to the UN signed the document. 
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Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan to be connected by four-lane road
June 21 saw a ground-breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of road connecting Ulaanbaatar with Darkhan, the second largest city of Mongolia.
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Erdenet-Ovoot railroad construction begins
Construction of 547 km railroad connecting Erdenet city, Orkhon aimag with Ovoot mine, Khuvsgul aimag began Monday.
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Mongolia to work with BOK on its foreign exchange system
Bank of Mongolia in cooperation with the Bank of Korea will realize a ‘Development of an overall crisis management system’ program.
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Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 5 hours
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 6 hours
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 6 hours
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 7 hours
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 10 hours
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 10 hours
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 11 hours
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 11 hours
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 11 hours
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 11 hours
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 11 hours
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 12 hours
This Week in Mongolia 13 hours
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 13 hours
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 14 hours
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 14 hours
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 3 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 3 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 3 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 4 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 4 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 4 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 4 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 4 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 4 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 4 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 4 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 4 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 5 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 5 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 5 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 5 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 5 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 5 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 5 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 5 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 5 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 6 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 6 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 6 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 6 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 6 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 6 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 7 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 7 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 7 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 7 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 7 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 7 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 10 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 10 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 10 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 10 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 10 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 10 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 10 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 10 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 10 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 11 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 11 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 11 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 11 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 12 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 12 days
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