Mammoth tusk found from gold mine in Dornod aimag
Mammoth tusks were found by P.Odbayar, an employee of a gold mine in Bayandun soum of Dornod aimag on June 27. He handed over it to the Institute of Paleontology on August 3.
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Train with 328 passengers on board crashed in Dornogobi aimag
A train with 328 passengers on board derailed near Airag station, Airag soum of Dornogobi aimag at about 4.50am on Sunday, August 12.
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Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar receives French Ambassador
Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar received H.E. Elisabeth Barsacq, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia on the occasion of the Ambassador’s completion of the diplomatic mission in Mongolia.
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Ballerina O.Anujin wins bronze medal at Shanghai International Ballet Competition
Mongolia’s rising ballet star O.Anujin won a bronze medal from the Sixth Shanghai International Ballet Competition, which held from August 3 to 11 in Shanghai.
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UNFAO to render all-round support to agriculture sector
On August 9, Vinod Kumar Ahuja, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Representative presented his letter of credence to Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry B.Batzorig and had a meeting on cooperation.
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Relocated beavers from Germany and Russia restore river habitat
A reporting team of the MONTSAME national news agency visited the Beaver Introduction Project Unit in Gachuurt Village in Bayanzurkh district, Ulaanbaatar, where beavers are introduced to restore the headwaters of the Tuul River, the main drinking water source of the capital city.
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A.Enkhjin: BoM aims to increase its gold purchase by 10 percent
Head of the Reserve Management and Financial Markets Department of the Bank of Mongolia A.Enkhjin was interviewed on the purchase of gold and issues in this regard.
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9000 km on horseback from Hungary to Karakorum
A dentist from Hungary Istvan Bentse started his horseback trip three years ago from a small village of Hungary to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia.
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August 13 events
Following events are expected on August 13:
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Mongolian Fine Art Masterpiece: ‘The Old Horse-Head Fiddler’
MONTSAME National News Agency in cooperation with the Mongolian National Modern Gallery is presenting a series of Mongolian fine art masterpieces. This time, we are presenting the work ‘The Old Horse-head Fiddler’ by U.Yadamsuren which is listed in the rare and invaluable intangible cultural heritage category of Mongolia.
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Foreign Minister receives Ambassador of Kuwait
On August 10, Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kuwait to Mongolia, Khalid Yateem Al-Fadhli as his term of office is coming to an end.
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Defense Minister receives ICRC delegation
As the President of Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRCS), Defense Minister N.Enkhbold met today with Larry Maybee, the Deputy Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation for East Asia. 
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Municipal government decides to spend MNT 1 billion for road repairs
A regular meeting of the Council of Governor of the Capital City was held on August 9, discussing some matters regarding constructional works and repair works of roads and streets destroyed by last month’s heavy rains in Ulaanbaatar city.
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Russian delegates hold meeting on Khalkh Gol Battle Victory celebration
Defense Minister N.Enkhbold have received delegates from a center for marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory of Khalkh Gol Battle, which was established by the Government of Russia, and held talks on the organization of the event and mutual coordination of its program. 
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National Barista Championship to be held
The National Barista Championship will be organized for the first time within the Resto Expo 2018 exhibition on September 17 and 18.
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Preschool education access to be increased
A working group headed by Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Ts.Tsogzolmaa got acquainted with winter preparedness and new academic year preparation of kindergartens and schools in remote khoroos and villages of Songinokhairkhan district such as Takhilt, Emeelt and Jargalant in addition to the 210th and 228th kindergartens and the 12th and 62nd secondary schools. 
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Views exchanged on increasing volunteers in Mongolia
On August 9, Foreign Affairs Minister D.Tsogtbaatar met Gene Nixon, Country Director for Peace Corps Mongolia, in connection with latter’s completion of mission here.
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Miss A.Bayartsetseg to join upcoming Thai film project
The Nipan Studio of Thailand proposed Miss A.Bayartsetseg to play part in their upcoming adventure film ‘Warriors of Amazon’.
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Thirteen parties registered to compete for by-election
On August 9, General Election Commission of Mongolia (GECM) held its meeting, at which a decision was issued whether to register 14 parties that applied for registration to participate in the by-election in the 42nd constituency of parliamentary election.
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August 10 events
Following events are expected on August 10
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 2 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 2 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 2 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 2 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 2 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 2 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 2 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 2 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 3 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 3 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 3 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 3 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 4 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 4 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 4 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 4 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 4 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 4 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 5 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 5 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 5 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 5 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 5 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 5 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 5 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 6 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 6 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 6 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 6 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 7 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 7 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 9 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 9 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 9 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 10 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 10 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 10 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 10 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 10 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 10 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 10 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 10 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 10 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 10 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 10 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 10 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 11 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 11 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 11 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 11 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 12 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 12 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 12 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 12 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 12 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 12 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 12 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 12 days
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