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Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 140
As a result of the repeated testing, four new COVID-19 cases were detected in returnees from Russia, bringing the total number of cases in Mongolia to 140, reported today at the press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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Charter flight takes off to India
Under the decision of the State Emergency Commission, an Ulaanbaatar-New Delhi-Ulaanbaatar charter flight has taken off today at 09.15 a.m. to India.
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Mongolia’s COVID-19 cases reach 135, all imported from abroad
At today’s COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases announced that another 37 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, all returnees from Russia, and the total number of cases in Mongolia is now at 135. 
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Printing factory of Ulaanbaatar Railways marks 108th anniversary
The printing factory of ‘Gan Zam Press’ press center of the Ulaanbaatar Railways JSC has recently marked their 108th anniversary.
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Choijin Lama Temple Museum to hold online tour
Within the framework of World Monuments Watch 2020 international program, the Mongolian Arts Council has announced that the "Watch day" program to visit the Choijin Lama Temple Museum will be organized online on the May 17.
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Five more people recover from Covid-19
Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu reported at today’s daily Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health that five more patients have recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recovered Covid-19 patients to 20.
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Iron ore export resumes through Burgastai border checkpoint
Burgastai border checkpoint in Altai soum of Gobi-altai aimag has reopened and iron ore export to China has resumed through the checkpoint.
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Mongolian Sustainable Textile Coalition established
Mongolian Sustainable Textile Coalition was established under the vision to become the leading country in supplying sustainable and high-quality wool and cashmere products internationally and promoting equitable profit sharing among all stakeholders.
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New laboratory equipment presented to energy training center
 On May 11, GIZ’s Energy Efficiency Project (EEP) officially handed over new training equipment to the Mongolian Energy Training Center.
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Record number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed, total surges to 98
Covid-19 test results of the 340 Mongolian students evacuated on a charter flight on May 13 have all come out and 55 of the students tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in Mongolia to 98.
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Education Minister visits MNUMS Mongolia-Japan Hospital
On May 6, the Cabinet resolved to name the new teaching hospital of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) ‘Mongolia-Japan hospital of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences’. 
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Speaker meets WHO Representative
On May 13, Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) G.Zandanshatar met with Sergey Diorditsa, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Mongolia.
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19 new imported COVID-19 cases detected, total jumps to 61
19 new imported COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Mongolia, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu reports at today’s daily Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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179 Mongolians return from Turkey
A charter flight of MIAT Airlines, bringing 179 Mongolian nationals from Istanbul, Turkey, has landed today at 9:20 a.m.
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National Smart Transport System Development Program approved
At its regular meeting on May 13, the Cabinet renewed the Sports Support Fund Management Regulation and changed its title to Sports Support Fund Management and Control Regulation to strengthen control of the expenditures of sports support funds. 
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Large scale battery storage system to be installed in central energy system grid
At its regular meeting on May 13, the Cabinet approved the draft loan agreement of the First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Project to be implemented jointly by the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank and authorized Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar to establish the loan agreement with ADB.
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A total of 11,000 people tested for COVID-19 nationwide
Of the 42 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mongolia, 60 percent were imported from Russia and the rest from 11 countries, of which 45 percent are men and 55 percent are women.
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347 Mongolians arriving on Russian military transport planes
Previously, Minister of Defense of Mongolia N.Enkhbold put forth a request to his Russian counterpart S.Shoigu to bring back Mongolian students studying at the universities and colleges of the Russian Ministry of Defense by a charter flight of the Russian Armed Forces during his virtual meeting last week.
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166 twins born in April
At the national level, 24.9 thousand mothers delivered gave birth in the first 4 months of 2020 and increased by 22 (0.1%) compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Europe Day 2020 to be celebrated in Mongolia with online activities
Europe Day is celebrated on 9 May every year, to mark peace, solidarity and unity in Europe. This year we mark the 70th anniversary of the historical 'Schuman Declaration'.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 9 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 9 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 10 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 12 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 14 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 15 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 16 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 17 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 2 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 4 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 5 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 5 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 5 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 5 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 5 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 6 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 6 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 6 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 7 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 7 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 7 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 8 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 8 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 8 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 8 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 8 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 8 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 8 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 9 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 9 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 9 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 11 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 12 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 12 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 12 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 12 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 12 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 13 days
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