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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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ADB provides $100 million to support Mongolia's COVID-19 response
On May 12, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to the Government of Mongolia to mitigate the severe health and economic impacts of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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New 7.2-km bike path scheduled to open by June 10
During his weekly virtual briefing on May 11, Governor of the capital city S.Amarsaikhan informed that Ulaanbaatar will have 52.7 km bike paths this year. 
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Clean public transport buses receive praise from residents
To take cautionary measures against the coronavirus infection as well as to improve hygiene and protection from various infections due to the spring season, regular sterilization and disinfection are being conducted on public transport with the change of each shift during the day.
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Nearby streets of Choijin Lama Temple Museum to go car-free
At the regular meeting, the Presidium of the Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City approved the decision to turn the streets in the Choijin Lama Temple Museum Complex area into a car-free street.
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Laboratory equipment of Power engineering training center upgraded
With support from GIZ and the projects ‘Energy Efficiency 3+’ and ‘Making buildings more energy efficient’, various training equipment including 13 electrical training boards, 43 power supplies and measuring tools, computer, and a copy machine, have been supplied to the Power engineering training center.
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Nearly 800 Mongolians abroad to arrive home in near future
According to the operative team of State Emergency Commission (SEC), Mongolia will evacuate its citizens from India, Turkey and Russia on May 13-19.
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Crime rate drops by 21 percent since last year
In the first quarter of this year, 10.1 thousand crimes were registered, reflecting a decrease of 2802 or 21.7% compared with the same period of the previous year, according to the National Statistics Office.
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No new Covid-19 case in Mongolia, total remains at 42, with 15 recoveries
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s daily briefing on the situation around COVID-19 infections in the country, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) informed that another patients has been recovered from the coronavirus, making the total number of recoveries in Mongolia 15. 
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EU-funded project to empower women and intensify organic vegetable farming in Arkhangai
‘Ensuring gender equality for rural economic growth’ project is to be implemented by Mongolian Women’s Fund and Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Mongolia in Khentii aimag and four soums of Arkhangai aimag until 2022 with funding from the European Union.
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Global response to COVID-19 must address rights and needs of women and girls
Dr Natalia Kanem, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
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Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 1 day
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 1 day
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 1 day
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 1 day
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 1 day
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 1 day
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 1 day
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 1 day
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 1 day
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 1 day
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 1 day
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 1 day
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 1 day
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 1 day
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 2 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 2 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 2 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 2 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 2 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 3 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 3 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 3 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 3 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 3 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 3 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 3 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 3 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 3 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 3 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 3 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 4 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 4 days
Ceramic and Art Panel by Japanese Artists Installed at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 4 days
Health Sector Employees to Establish a Grove in “IGM” Park 4 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 4 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 4 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 4 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 4 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 4 days
Mongolia to Host Asia-Pacific Facilitation Regional Forum on Air Transport Facilitation 5 days
National Control Program for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Receives International Validation 5 days
State Visit of President of Turkmenistan to Mongolia Concludes 5 days
Mongolian and Turkmen Businesses Lay Foundation for Long-Term Cooperation 5 days
Base Tariff for the Transportation of Petroleum Products by Rail to Be Halved 5 days
Schedule of Traditional Mongol Wrestling Tournaments and Events of June 2025 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 5 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Turkmenistan 5 days
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency and Turkmenistan State News Agency "TDH" Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign Documents to Advance Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 5 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Win 29 Medals in Home Arena 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks 5 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of Turkmenistan 5 days
Regular Train Rides on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Railway Route to Be Resumed 6 days
Mongolian Dance Teams Win Three Gold Medals at the World Championship Choreography Latin 2025 6 days
Farmers Compensating Human Resource Deficit through Technology 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
President of Turkmenistan Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 6 days
Mongolia Bans Online Gambling, Betting, and Paid Lotteries 8 days
Odontuya Saldan: One Percent of Tax Credits Will Be Allocated for Air Pollution Reduction 8 days
Progress of Floodwall Construction on the Selbe River is 80 Percent 8 days
Public Service Kiosks to Be Installed in All Soums of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia to Host COP17 on August 17-28, 2026 8 days
“Under One Roof” Exhibition Opens at Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 8 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at the 78th World Health Assembly 8 days
The National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia Performs Living-Donor Kidney Transplant 9 days
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