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Identification card of Member of Parliament to be granted on June 29
The General Election Commission convened yesterday, June 25, discussing results of 2020 Parliamentary election and issuing a resolution to consider candidates, who gained most votes, elected as a Member of Parliament.
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2020 Election: Ruling Mongolian People’s Party wins 62 of 76 parliament seats
Votes for the 2020 parliamentary elections had been counted and aggregated by early morning of today, June 25. As of the preliminary results, the ruling party in the current parliament – Mongolian People’s Party gained the majority or 62 seats in the 76-seat parliament, while the opposing Democratic Party won 11 seats. 
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“Mongolian People's Party begins to fulfill its election platform”
As preliminary results are being updated for the 2020 parliamentary election, General Secretary of the Mongolian People’s Party D.Amarbayasgalan and other members have just briefed that the Mongolian People’s Party are winning 62 seats in the 76-seat parliament – State Great Khural. 
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Mongolia’s 2020 parliamentary election: Preliminary results and voter turnout
The polls have closed across Mongolia in the 2020 parliamentary election. The results are being updated at this moment as ballots being counted at the 2070 polling places throughout the country following the closure of the polls where Mongolians voted to elect a new parliament with 76-seats. 
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Polls close in Mongolia's parliamentary election
Nationwide polls close after Mongolians voted today since 7 AM in the morning until 10 PM of June 25, today to elect a new parliament. Some 606 candidates, including 121 independent candidates competed for 76 seats in the unicameral parliament of Mongolia - State Great Hural with a four-year term. 
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President Kh.Battulga casts his vote
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga cast his vote at the polling station located in the 48th secondary school of Bayanzurkh district.
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Mongolia's parliamentary election amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to a report provided by the General Election Commission at 12 am, Mongolians are actively participating in the election with 25.13 percent voter turnout.
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Voting runs with 25.13 percent voter turnout
The General Election Commission has reported that 507 thousand and 510 citizens out of 2 million and 624 eligible registered voters in total cast their ballots, which means and 25.13 percent voter turnout at the national level as of 12 am.  
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PM U.Khurelsukh casts his vote
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh has cast his vote for the parliamentary election at the polling station located in the 48th secondary school of Bayanzurkh district.
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255 Mongolians return from the United States
A charter flight, bringing 255 Mongolian nationals from the United States, has landed today, June 24, at 10:45 am at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
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Voting gets underway in 2020 legislative election as polls open
Polling stations opened at 7 AM local time and voting is underway across the country, as the public choose their MPs for the next parliament.
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Coronavirus test developed by Mongolian scholars produces its result within two hours
A working team founded with the aims of domestically producing coronavirus test and introducing it into use, has presented outcome of their research.  
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Spring sowing increased by 15-20 percent
This year, spring sowing has started on May 9 and has been made to 490.2 thousand hectares of areas, including 375.1 thousand hectares for grains of which 358.3 thousand hectares for wheat, 17.4 thousand hectares for potatoes, 8.5 thousand hectares for vegetables, 56.1 thousand hectares for oil plants, 28.8 thousand hectares for fodder plants and 3.5 thousand hectares for fruits and berries.
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Damaged Duut Rock Inscription restored
Recently, the Duut Rock Inscription or known as Tsogtiin Khadnii Bichig (Rock Inscription of Tsogt Prince) located near the Mountain Tuvkhun in Delgerkhaan soum of Tuv aimag was found to be damaged from splashes of milk and oil, and more than 70 percent of the inscriptions had been darkened as a result. The inscriptions on the rock, which has been under state protection since 1971, dates back to time of 380 years ago and has been preserved until today. 
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Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for memorial on remembrance day
A groundbreaking ceremony, ‘Always In Our Hearts’, was held for a memorial to the Mongolians and Russians, who went off to the Great Patriotic War from Mongolia, outside the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Ulaanbaatar on June 22.
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Mongolia confirms another two coronavirus cases, total at 215
Today’s COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health updated the latest coronavirus situation in Mongolia. In the past 24 hours, a total of 426 test have been carried out at three laboratories nationwide.  Among them, two people repatriated from Kazakhstan were tested positive for the virus, taking the total number of people who ever had the disease in Mongolia at 215. 
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Health Promotion Center opens at the State Central First Hospital
Aimed at preventing citizens from any diseases, detecting at its early stage and giving health education, “Health Promotion Center”, diagnostic and treatment center has opened today, June 22 at the State Central First Hospital (SCFH). 
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Voting machines tested ahead of June 24 election
There are only two days left for Mongolian voters to head to the polls for the 2020 Parliamentary election, scheduled to be held on June 24. 
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Mongolian organic honey to become a new export product
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan became familiarized with bee farming in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag.
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COVID-19 cases reach 213, with 153 recoveries
The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia have increased today by seven, reaching 213. Moreover, seven more recoveries have been reported, making the total recoveries 153.
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Request put forth to partner in preparing special needs teachers 8 hours
Joint painting and sculpture exhibition on display at art gallery of Union of Mongolian Artists 8 hours
Minister A.Ariunzaya: Step-by-step measures will be taken on the transition from welfare to labor 9 hours
Mongolia to partner with the U.S. side in child protection 9 hours
New residential area under development in Moringyn Davaa 9 hours
Ambassadors of Mongolia and Argentina meet in Cuba 11 hours
Online kindergarten registration not to be run in the capital city 11 hours
Construction Minister meets representatives of int'l cooperation agencies of Japan and South Korea 11 hours
China to provide RMB 600 million as non-refundable aid to Mongolia 11 hours
JICA projects discussed with Japanese Ambassador 11 hours
Foreign Minister receives Chargé d'Affaires a.i Hungarian Embassy 12 hours
260 Mongolian nationals arrive home from S.Korea 12 hours
Stock Exchange weekly review /Jul 27-31/ 13 hours
Foreign Minister receives Cuban Ambassador 3 days
Deputy Labor Minister meets TIKA Program Coordinator 3 days
“Green Gateway” temporary regulation comes into effect from August 1 3 days
Sustainable forest management to be enhanced with FAO 3 days
Environment Minister meets UN Resident Coordinator 3 days
Mongolia to enjoy tariff discount on 10 thousand types of products by joining APTA 3 days
Khomyn Tal’s Takhi population reaches 100 3 days
Moscow State Linguistic University to launch Mongolian language section 3 days
Views exchanged on increasing trade turnover between Mongolia and Vietnam 3 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs receives British Ambassador 4 days
Agreement on the establishment of AFoCO to enter into force 4 days
Youth in rural areas to be more involved in the Russian government scholarship program 4 days
Foreign Minister receives Czech Ambassador 4 days
Deputy Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with his Mexican counterpart 4 days
265 citizens brought back on flight from Australia 4 days
President asks to expand repatriation of Mongolians from abroad 4 days
Youths aging out of foster care to rent-to-own apartments 4 days
Mongolian Ambassador meets Cuba's Deputy Foreign Trade Minister 4 days
Commemorative coin issued for the Year of the Mouse 4 days
Speaker holds discussion on lowering loan interest rates with banking sector representatives 4 days
Mongolian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry convenes virtually 4 days
Mining Minister meets Ambassadors of China and India 5 days
China vows to help Mongolia fight COVID-19 5 days
ADB to continue its program for herders in Mongolia 5 days
Charter flight brings 165 transit Mongolians from S.Korea 5 days
N.Ankhbayar assumes duties of Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary 5 days
291 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia, with 225 recoveries 5 days
Government action program for 2020-2024 under development 5 days
Energy Minister checks winter preparations of coal mines 5 days
“UN75: 2020 and Future” consultative meeting held with media organizations 5 days
Government approves phased reopening of schools, kindergartens 5 days
Finance Minister participates in 2020 AIIB annual meeting 6 days
262 Mongolian nationals arrive from South Korea 6 days
3,460 Mongolians to return home on 14 charter flights in August 6 days
Foreign Minister meets Belarusian Ambassador 6 days
Winners in Young Mongols Writing Contest awarded 6 days
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SEC suggests to reopen schools, kindergartens on September 1, cabinet to make final decision 6 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /Jul 20-24/ 6 days
SEC suggests to reopen schools, kindergartens on September 1, cabinet to make final decision 6 days
Donation from Japan's Izumisano, Tottori handed over to Tuv aimag 6 days
Mongolia, South Korea to pay more attention on workforce-related issues 6 days
Opportunities to be sought to advance processing industry with Turkey 6 days
Mongolia, UN to partner in rebuilding Mongolia's post-pandemic economy 6 days
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Newly arrived passenger from Frankfurt tests positive for COVID-19, total in Mongolia 289 6 days
Mongolia expresses interest in establishing joint venture with Australia 6 days
Foreign Minister receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan 6 days
Deputy Foreign Minister meets Japanese Ambassador 6 days
Foreign Minister Enkhtaivan holds meeting with Canadian Ambassador 7 days
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ADB pledges to provide additional USD 1.5 million aid to Mongolia 7 days
Newly arrived passenger from Frankfurt tests positive for COVID-19, total in Mongolia 289 7 days
Sheep Festival takes place in Tuv aimag 7 days
ADB pledges to provide additional USD 1.5 million aid to Mongolia 7 days
Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia remain at 288 7 days
Minister of Construction and Urban Development works in Tuv aimag 7 days
Study conducted to improve conservation of Taikhar Chuluu 7 days
More rain and thunderstorms expected 7 days
Deputy Foreign Minister receives Chinese Ambassador 7 days
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