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Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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First Cinema Awards, the Oscars of Mongolian cinema hosted
The first Cinema Awards ceremony to award the best works in Mongolian cinema was co-organized by Arts Council of Mongolia and IMAX Cinema on May 19, Friday at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center.
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Deputy Foreign Minister visits North Korea
At the invitation of Ri Gil Song, Deputy Foreign Minister of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s, Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia B.Battsetseg visited the country on May 16-19. During her visit, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had an audience with Vice Chairman of the 7th Central Committee of the Worker’s Party of Korea, member of the Politburo of the Worker’s Party of Korea and director of the party’s International Relations Department Ri Su-yong and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Yong-ho and had an official talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of DPRK, Ri Gil Song.
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Spring sowing 50 percent on national level
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is working in the agricultural regions of central aimags to look over spring sowing that recently began.
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Citizens keen to increase frequency of car-free day
Today, May 20 is a car-free day in Ulaanbaatar, conveniently coinciding with the annual Ulaanbaatar Marathon, and Ulaanbaatar residents are taking it to the streets to enjoy the free roads despite of a rainy weather.
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Ulaanbaatar Marathon kicks off amid rainy weather
Races of multiple distances kicked off at the 2017 Ulaanbaatar Marathon, the country’s biggest public sporting event, early morning on May 20, Saturday, a rainy and breezy day in the capital city.
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Exhibition on Wrathful Deities of Buddhism opens
On the occasion of the 40th International Museum Day, the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum displayed an exhibition “Dogshdiin avral” (literal meaning “Salvation of the wrathful ones”), one of the “Arvan Khangal” (literal meaning Ten Dharmapalas) series of exhibitions.
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Mongolia adopts law for youth development
During its plenary session on May 18, Thursday, Parliament made the final reading of and adopted a Law on Youth Development, producing the country’s first law for the younger generation.
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"Future Champion" national puppy show approaching
A competition of 3-6 month-old puppies of Mongolian national breeds of dogs is taking place on Saturday, May 20, in the National Park of Ulaanbaatar. The competition is named “Future Champion”. There was a time when Mongolian “Bankhar” watchdogs had been on the brink of extinction. Now there are more than 40 dog shelters that only specialize by this pure national breed of dogs.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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Tengger Cavalry blows a new wind in the rock scene
Although the name Tengger Cavalry might not ring a bell to those who don’t have rock songs on their playlist, it must be definitely familiar to metal fans that are constantly on the lookout for new and good music.  The New York-based nomadic folk metal band Tengger Cavalry’s music surely has both qualities. The band has blessed the international rock music scene with a new genre and a new sound that is nomadic folk metal.  “International rock music mostly sounds western and not a lot of people are aware of Asian musical influence at all.  Now, people are starting to take an interest in Asian music”, shares Nature G, leader and founder of the group in an online interview with the Mongol Messenger.
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President makes suggestions on amendment of Constitution
President Ts.Elbegdorj reviewed a draft document to collect suggestions for amendment to the Constitution of Mongolia, and added several proposals for consideration.
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MoU signed between Mongolian and Venezuelan foreign ministries
On May 16, B.Battsetseg, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Felix Ramon, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a political consultation mechanism between the two Ministries.
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UB Bicycle Parade to call for building more lanes
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IM Power proposes to build power plant near major coal mine in Gobi
On May 18, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat received a delegation headed by Mr Gordon Dickie, Managing Director of IM Power, and Ms Catherine Arnold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of UK to Mongolia. The guests presented their request to build power plant based on Shivee Ovoo coal deposit. The project would cost around USD 1.2 billion. The power plant can be a reliable energy supplier for southern and eastern region of Mongolia, say the delegates.
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President: Mongolians are the backbone of Mongolia’s development
“Presidential election is approaching, and candidates should think about what the President of Mongolia is capable of rather than what they will do if they are elected”, remarked President Ts.Elbegdorj as he met with the residents of Khovd city, center of Khovd aimag.
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Foreign Minister attends 73th session of ESCAP
The 73th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) of the United Nations is taking place in Bangkok, Thailand between May 15 and 19. Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia is paying a working visit in Bangkok, Thailand to attend the session as a panelist. The session is being held under the theme “Regional cooperation for sustainable energy” with an attendance of 45 members of ESCAP and delegates of other UN agencies.
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Government obstacles to businesses to be eliminated legitimately
478 licenses out of 914, that are equired to be obtained by business entities were cancelled to support businesspeople through reducing barriers and red tape and the issue will be improved further by passing a law on Special license, said Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt. Today, the minister attended “Business breakfast” organized by Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, sharing his views with businessmen on legal environment of businesses and pressing issues.
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Museums present their activities for International Museum Day
The annual International Museum Day is being held today, on May 18 under the theme “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in Museums” in front of the 'National Museum of Mongolia' in Ulaanbaatar. Created by the XI assembly of the International Council of Museums in Moscow, 1977, the celebration took place for the first time in May 18, 1978 in over 150 countries around the world. Since then, the International Museum Day has become a tradition for the museums of every country to celebrate under certain theme on May 18. As for Mongolia, this day was celebrated for the first time in 2003 and is now facing 14th consecutive year, as of today.
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Mongolian heritage day held at World Bank Headquarters
Mongolian Embassy in USA in collaboration with the World Bank organized ‘Mongolian Heritage Day’ cultural event on May 16-17 at the WB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., US.  The event, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and USA, was attended by representatives from US State Department, US Department of Defense, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Mongolians people residing in the US as well as foreigners who are interested in Mongolia.
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Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 1 minute
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 2 minutes
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 2 hours
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 2 hours
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 2 hours
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 2 hours
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 2 hours
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 2 hours
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 2 hours
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 4 hours
This Week in Mongolia 5 hours
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 1 day
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 3 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 3 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 3 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 3 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 3 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 3 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 3 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 3 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 3 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 3 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 3 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 3 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 3 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 3 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 3 days
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 4 days
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 4 days
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 4 days
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 4 days
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 4 days
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 4 days
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 4 days
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 4 days
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 4 days
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 4 days
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 4 days
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 5 days
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 5 days
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 5 days
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 5 days
Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation 5 days
Mongolia, Singapore to Elevate Cooperation on Climate Action 5 days
World Bank: ‘East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Decline to 4.3 Percent’ 5 days
Experiencing ‘Beautiful Four Seasons’ Through Art 5 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, District Governors Discuss 2026 Budget and Development Projects 5 days
Eight Hundred iPads Hand Over to 28 Secondary Schools 5 days
Mountaineer Zolbookhuu Summits Mount Manaslu 5 days
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders 5 days
Emergency Commission Calls for Budget Approval for Severe Winter Preparation in Western Aimags 5 days
NTORC to Cooperate with University of ‘Tsukuba’ 6 days
Katsuhide Nagayama Awarded 'Outstanding Builder' Honor for Contributions to Mongolia’s Urban Development 6 days
Turnaround Track Installed as Construction Progresses on Ulaanbaatar’s First Urban Cable Car System 6 days
National Committee Agrees to Intensify COP17 Preparation 6 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Improve Performance at FMJD World Championship Women 6 days
Mongolia, Chile Hold Third Political Consultations 6 days
International Delegates Meet in Dalanzadgad Ahead of COP17 6 days
FC Barcelona to Establish Youth Academy in Mongolia 6 days
Young Mongolian Artists Win Bronze at International Circus Festival in China 6 days
Modern Storage Warehouses in Selenge to Add 2,800 Tons of Vegetable Storage Capacity 6 days
Over 550,000 Trees Planted in Green Zone of Kharkhorum City 6 days
Mongolia Projects Budget Surplus, Citing Strong Performance by "Erdenes Tavantolgoi" 7 days
Mongolia and UNCCD to Actively Cooperate in COP17 Organization 7 days
Industrial Output Declines 7 days
CHP Plant No. 5 to Generate 300 MW of Electricity 7 days
MNOC to Expand Cooperation with Special Olympics Committee 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Ambassador Zoljargal Presents Credence to the President of Uruguay 7 days
690,000 Tourists Have Visited Since Beginning of 2025 7 days
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