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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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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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Mongolia’s humanitarian assistance handed over to the United States
H.E. Mr. Yondon Otgonbayar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United States, officially handed over the 60 thousand personal protective equipment (PPE) to Mr. Mike O’Hare, Regional Administrator of the FEMA’s Region 10, on June 21, 2020.
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Revenue from railway transport increased by 6.4 percent
 In the first five months of 2020, 709.8 thousand passengers (double counting) were carried by railway transport. The number of carried passengers decreased by 266.5 thousand (27.3%) compared to the same period of the previous year. In May 2020, the number of passengers reached 157.1 (double counting) thousand passengers and increased by 49.3 thousand (45.7%) against to the previous month.
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Rare Artifact: The Painting named "Arvan Zasgiin Naadam"
‘Arvan Zasgiin Naadam’, which illustratively documented the festival activities taking place near the Yellow State Palace 
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Spring sowing running nationwide
As of June 2, sowing has been made to 363.4 thousand hectares nationwide, of which grain in 321 thousand hectares (wheat in 313.3 thousand hectares), potatoes in 13 thousand hectares, vegetables in 5.2 thousand hectares, fodder plants in 7.7 thousand hectares, and oil plants in 16.39 thousand hectares.
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15,000 people tested for COVID-19 nationwide
Since January, more than 15.3 thousand people have been tested in virology laboratories for COVID-19 nationwide. Medical service is being carried out normally and there are 1792 people are under observation in isolation facilities and 3,843 people are under home isolation as of today,
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8 more charter flights to bring 2000 Mongolians from abroad next month
To date, Mongolia has repatriated its 9 thousand and 68 citizens in total, according to Head of the Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), Deputy Chief of the National Emergency Management Agency, Colonel B.Uuganbayar.
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This year's Ulaanbaatar Travel Expo to be held virtually
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Capital City Tourism Department, and the Ulaanbaatar Toiurism Association NGO are to organized the 6th virtual edition of the Ulaanbaatar Tourism Festival on May 29-31 under the slogan ‘We Plan, We Travel, We Explore’ to promote domestic travel amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the expo organizers announced today on May 27.
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Average household income grows by 6.6 percent
According to the result of Household Socio-Economic Survey of the first quarter of 2020, the monthly average household income was MNT 1.5 million, increased by MNT 248.5 (19.7%) thousand compared to the same period of the previous year and increased by MNT 133.6 (9.7%) thousand from the previous quarter. The monthly average household expenditure was MNT 1.6 million, increased by MNT 228.2 (17.1%) thousand compared to the same period of the previous year, and increased by MNT 120.5 (8.3%) thousand from the previous quarter.
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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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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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Rent-to-own housing project to house citizens through securitization
At his weekly virtual briefing on May 11, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan informed that a project is underway to house citizens including the 220 thousand ger area families in Ulaanbaatar through securitization for the first time.
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B.Gantulga: 70 percent of Mongolian saiga antelope deliver twin offspring
According to the latest study, there are 5,070 Mongolian saiga antelopes in the territory of Mongolia. In 2014, its population reached 15 thousand as a result of being protected by the World Wide Fund for Nature.  Unfortunately, the number plunged to 3,000 in 2018 due to spread of the sheep and goat plague as well as drought and dzud (severe winter conditions). Thus, MONTSAME National News Agency discussed the matter of the protection and study of Mongolian saiga antelope with Species Officer at WWF Mongolia, Dr. B.Gantulga.
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4,000 kg vegetable seeds to be given to crop farmers
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 17, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan and Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja signed a USD 62 thousand technical assistance project document, which will be implemented within the UN efforts on reducing the impact of COVID-19 on food security and nutrition.
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Number of foreign workers in Mongolia decreased
In the first quarter of 2020, 4.3 thousand foreign workers from 97 foreign countries were employed with labor contract in Mongolia including persons in employment work for pay or profit and persons in volunteer work without pay or profit.
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Asian countries still providing assistance to Mongolia
Yesterday, on April 6, the Government of Japan notified to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia that it resolved to provide non-refundable aid of USD 235 thousand to Mongolia through the International Committee of the Red Cross within efforts for combating COVID-19 infection.
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Academic council at the Chinggis Khaan Museum established
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. With all preparations completed for the construction of the Chinggis Khaan Museum in Ulaanbaatar city, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh has issued an ordinance to set up an academic council responsible for providing professional advice for establishing the museum. The council is comprised of ten following members. 
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Donation of Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation arrives in Mongolia
A handover ceremony of a donation of 500 thousand N95 masks by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 31.
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China donates humanitarian aid to Mongolia to fight coronavirus
On March 28, China contributed humanitarian assistance worth 830 thousand Yuans to Mongolia for its effort to combat the Covid-19. The assistance consists of medical items, including 5000 rapid test kits to detect the novel coronavirus, 500,000 disposable face masks, as well as disposable protective overalls and gloves.
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Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 1 day
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 2 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 2 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 2 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 2 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 2 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 2 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 2 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 2 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 2 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 3 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 3 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 3 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 3 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 3 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 3 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 3 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 3 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 3 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 4 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 5 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 5 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 5 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 5 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 5 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 5 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 5 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 5 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 5 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 6 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 6 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 6 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 6 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 6 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 6 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 6 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 6 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 9 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 9 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 9 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 9 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 9 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 9 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 9 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 9 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 9 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 9 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 9 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 9 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 9 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 9 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 9 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 10 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 10 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 10 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 10 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 10 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 10 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 10 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 11 days
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