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Mongolia ranks 73rd in World Press Freedom Index
The 2020 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders was released on April 21. 
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Thesis defense, final and graduate exams to be organized online within June 20
On April 21, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg presented about the government and the education ministry’s decision concerning all educational institutions.
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World Vision Mongolia provides PPE kits
World Vision Mongolia is implementing a project worth USD 2.3 million to prevent Covid-19 infections from April 1 to September 1. 
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IOM pledges to work with Mongolia in helping Mongolians abroad amid COVID-19
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar on April 21 met with Victor Lutenco, Programme Manager at UN Migration Agency, International Organization for Migration, in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Zamyn-Uud checkpoint activities inspected
A working team of the Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission worked in the Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint in Dornogobi aimag.
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35th coronavirus case recorded in Mongolia
The National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) today reported that 35th confirmed coronavirus case recorded in Mongolia.
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Additional loan agreement with China enters into force
 On April 20, Ambassador of Mongolia to the People’s Republic of China D.Gankhuyag received Xiu Zhi and Ta Na, managers at Credit Management Department of Export-Import Bank of China and Wang Haitao, Director of China Railway Fourth Bureau LLC Branch in Mongolia, a contractor of construction project of the new wastewater treatment plant of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Traffic movement in and out of Ulaanbaatar, Selenge and Darkhan-Uul suspended until April 25
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The State Emergency Commission convened a meeting on the evening of April 21, concerning the newest COVID-19 case in Mongolia, which was announced today to have detected in a driver of freight vehicle, who had traveled to Europe via Russia before arriving in Mongolia on April 18. 
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Solar and wind power plant to be built in Altai soum
Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power plant will be commissioned this year in Altai soum of Gobi-Altai aimag.
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Over 9000 Mongolians abroad wish to return home
As of today, 9412 Mongolians in 35 overseas countries have expressed their requests to return to their home country. 
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Ulaanbaatar Mayor visits MNUMS Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital
On April 20, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS). MNUMS Director J.Tsolmon and Deputy Director of Clinical Services Ts.Erkhembileg showed the governor around the teaching hospital.
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34th COVID-19 case confirmed in Mongolia
As a result of the repeated testing, one new COVID-19 case was detected in a transport driver, who was placed in quarantine under medical supervision in Selenge aimag.
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Mongolia plans two additional charter flights to Seoul and Frankfurt next week
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Head of the operative team B.Uuganbayar reported that the State Emergency Commission (SEC) yesterday made a decision to operate chartered flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea on April 30 and to Frankfurt, Germany on May 2, enabling Mongolian nationals abroad to return home. 
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Japan to provide USD 670.6 thousand in assistance to Mongolia
The Government of Japan informed the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of its decision to provide USD 670,680 to Mongolia through the United Nations Children's Fund for joint measures with international organizations against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Asia Foundation donates protection equipment worth MNT50 million
On April 20, the Asia Foundation and its Urban Governance Project, generously funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, donated MNT50 million worth of personal protection equipment to the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar.
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Speaker meets working group in charge of housing program
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar has presented a package of measures to be taken and fulfilled by the Parliament against COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Counting the uncounted – How the Mongolian nomadic survey is leaving no one behind
In Mongolia, 28.4% of the total population live in poverty. The higher incidence of poverty (31%) was found in the rural areas, where nearly three in five poor are herders. In total, around one quarter of households live nomadic life in Mongolia.
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Construction works of Selbe and Bayankhoshuu subcenters running at 80 percent
 According to the Master Plan of Ulaanbaatar city to have six subcenters with a purpose to make it multi-centered, the ‘Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program’ (GADIP) is currently under implementation to develop main trunk infrastructure in the six subcenters namely ‘Bayankhoshuu,’ ‘Selbe,’ ‘Dambadarjaa,’ ‘Denjiin Myanga,’ ‘Sharkhad’ and ‘Tolgoit’ in the framework of all three tranches, scheduled to complete in 2023.
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World Vision Mongolia presents necessary healthcare equipment to local emergency commission
In partnership with World Vision Mongolia, the Governor’s Office of Selenge aimag is implementing cautionary measures against COVID-19 infection. On April 18, the programme team of World Vision Mongolia in Selenge aimag presented necessary healthcare equipment worth MNT 11.8 million to the Emergency Commission of the aimag.
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Head of National Human Rights Commission J.Byambadorj dismissed
At its regular session held on April 17, the Parliament approved a dismissal of J.Byambadorj from his position of Chief Commissioner and Member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). 
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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 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 3 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 3 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 3 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 3 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 4 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 4 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 4 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 4 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 4 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 4 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 4 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 4 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 4 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 5 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 5 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 5 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 5 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 5 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 5 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 5 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 6 days
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency and Turkmenistan State News Agency "TDH" Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 6 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign Documents to Advance Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 6 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Win 29 Medals in Home Arena 6 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks 6 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of Turkmenistan 6 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 9 days
Progress of Floodwall Construction on the Selbe River is 80 Percent 9 days
Public Service Kiosks to Be Installed in All Soums of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia to Host COP17 on August 17-28, 2026 9 days
“Under One Roof” Exhibition Opens at Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 9 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at the 78th World Health Assembly 9 days
The National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia Performs Living-Donor Kidney Transplant 9 days
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