Highlights
Overseas polling completes with 66.8 percent voter turnout
Presidential election polling just ended. Meanwhile, votes of Mongolian citizens outside the country were put in the electronic machine for counting. The diplomatic missions of Mongolia in 33 countries organized the polling on June 10 and 11. A total of 45 polling stations were set up.
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Voting ends in Mongolia's presidential election
Polling for the 2017 election for choosing the fifth President of Mongolia ended at 10 PM of June 26, simultaneously throughout the country. Three candidates – Enkhbold Miyegombo from the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), Battulga Khaltmaa from the Democratic Party (DP) and Ganbaatar Sainkhuu from the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP) – ran for presidential office.
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Presidential election candidates cast their votes
Presidential election candidate from the Democratic Party, Kh.Battulga has cast his vote at the 1655th polling station in Bayanzurkh District at 8.40PM.  
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Presidential election polls to close at 10PM
The Preliminary results of the  Presidential election 2017 will be projected through electronic visual display at the General Election Committee. The election polls will close at 10 PM throughout the country and each 1983 polling places will transmit the reports to General Election Committee’s server. Before transmission, the reports must be printed out to the observers. And once the reports are sent, the General Election Committee will reveal the results on screen, including the information of mobile ballot box votes.
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Voter turnout nears 50 percent
The General Election Commission reports that voter turnout is 45.5 percent on the national level.
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Heads of state and government call for active voting
Heads of state and government cast their votes and called for active participation in the presidential election today, June 26.
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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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Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 15 hours
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 23 hours
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 24 hours
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 1 day
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 1 day
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 1 day
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 1 day
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 1 day
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 1 day
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 1 day
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 2 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 3 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 3 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 3 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 3 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 3 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 3 days
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 3 days
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 3 days
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 3 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 3 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 3 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 4 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 4 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 4 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 5 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 5 days
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 5 days
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 5 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 5 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 5 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 6 days
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Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 6 days
State Lion Batmagnai Wins ‘Chinggis Khaan’ Cup 6 days
‘Script of the Eternal Sky 2025’ 14th Exhibition Opens 6 days
Young Talent Shines at the National Adult Chess Championships of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 6 days
Mongolian Artist Crowned Winner of ‘Silk Way Star’ Song Competition 6 days
Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 6 days
Mongolia Presents UNESCO Recognized Heritage 6 days
GDP per Worker Reaches MNT 6.2 Million 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia, Russia Sign MoU to Deepen Financial Cooperation 6 days
PM Zandanshatar Orders Deployment of Additional Resident Doctors 6 days
Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 8 days
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 9 days
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 9 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 9 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 10 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 10 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 10 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 10 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 10 days
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 10 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 10 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 10 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 10 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 11 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 11 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 11 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 11 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 11 days
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