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2021-02-28 00:32:13
MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent
Due to the situation of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia closed its border. 
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General entrance exam to be organized in mid-June
During the press briefing held on February 25, Department Head of the Education Evaluation Center L.Ganbat informed that it is being planned to organize the general entrance exam in mid-June and Mongolian language and script exam in May.
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Opening of international flight in route Ulaanbaatar-Prague-Ulaanbaatar discussed
On February 25, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Mongolia Jiri Brodsky.
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PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry
Today, February 25, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene together with five Cabinet Ministers held a meeting with representatives of tourism industry, discussing pressing issues and exchanging views on how to continue further operations of the sector.  
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Capital city reports 46 new cases of COVID-19
According to the Ministry of Health, 46 people were confirmed with coronavirus through PCR testing conducted nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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254 Mongolian nationals arrive home from Istanbul
At 01:00 a.m., last night, February 25, a charter flight in route of Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa international airport in Ulaanbaatar with 254 passengers on board.
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Mongolia to participate in World Hunting and Nature Exhibition
State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism D.Ganbold had an online meeting with Government Commissioner and State Secretary of Hungary Zoltan Kovacs, exchanging views on works being carried out within bilateral cooperation.
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AmCham’s February Monthly Meeting focuses on transparent governance
On February 23, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia held its February Monthly Meeting virtually, with guest speakers Minister of Home and Justice Affairs Kh. Nyambaatar and U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski. 
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“Horse Tamer” documentary by French director wins Grand Prize at International Mountain Film Festival
 The 24th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival kicked off online on February 19 and selected the best films.  
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Opera singer G.Ariunbaatar performs at gala concert for Defender of the Fatherland Day of Russia
State Honored Artist of Mongolia, opera singer G.Ariunbaatar performed a song "Я люблю тебя, жизнь!" in collaboration with military ensemble named after Alexandrov at the ceremonial concert which is organized on annual February 23 by the Russian Ministry of Defense dedicated to “Defender of the Fatherland Day”. 
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30 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 2,723
The Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia. According to the Ministry, 30 people were detected with coronavirus when performing tests on 42,920 people nationwide on February 22.
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Foreign Affairs Minister receives EU Ambassador Traian Hristea
On February 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg received Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia Traian Hristea.
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Ambassador of Mongolia to Lithuania B.Dorj presents his credentials
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Lithuania B.Dorj presented his letter of credence virtually to President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda on February 22.
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Mongolia receives first COVID vaccine from India
150,000 doses of Made in India, Covishield Astra Zeneca Vaccine granted by Government of India have arrived Mongolia today, February 22 and have been handed over by Ambassador M P Singh to the H.E. Mr S. Amarsaikhan, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia in a special ceremony held at Buyant-Ukhaa Airport.
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Mongolian scholars developing diagnostic tool to detect coronavirus in saliva sample
Scholars of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) launched a project to develop a new PCR test kit to detect antibodies against SARS-Cov-2 in saliva sample and introduce it into use.
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Mongolia and Turkey to activate cooperation in air transport and tourism
On February 18, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia Ahmet Yazal.
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12 charter flights scheduled for March
Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig presented four decisions made by the Cabinet and the State Emergency Commission to intensify works to repatriate Mongolian nationals from overseas countries.
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Z.Amin-Erdene wins 3rd prize at Young Euregio Piano Award
Young pianist Z.Amin-Erdene won the 3rd prize at the online edition of “Young Euregio Piano Award” held in Germany.
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Mongolia-Turkey business meeting to be held virtually
Mongolia-Turkey business meeting themed “Foreign Trade and Investment Opportunities” will be held virtually on March 2, the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) reports.
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President holds online meeting with peacekeepers
On February 16, President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Kh.Battulga held an online meeting with Mongolian peacekeepers, who are serving in peacekeeping operations in the Republic of South Sudan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. 
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35 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 2,866 13 hours
Ulaanbaatar to have ‘morning streets’ 1 day
MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent 1 day
Prime Minister meets Australian ambassador 1 day
Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations 1 day
Joint UN Statement on Human Rights in Times of COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia 1 day
General entrance exam to be organized in mid-June 1 day
Meeting with new Ambassador of Vietnam to Mongolia 1 day
PM meets Cuban Ambassador 1 day
Deputy Foreign Minister holds online meeting with MCC Regional Deputy Vice President 1 day
Opening of international flight in route Ulaanbaatar-Prague-Ulaanbaatar discussed 1 day
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Fully equipped PCR laboratory opens at Zamyn-Uud General Hospital 1 day
Central bank gives monthly statistical updates 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador meets Deputy Chairman of State Duma 1 day
Mongolia, Italy express interest to expand cultural cooperation 1 day
Proposal made to manufacture rail fastening system parts in Mongolia 1 day
30 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 2,831 1 day
Diplomatic relations established between Mongolia and Trinidad and Tobago 1 day
Under the Turquoise Sky premieres in Tokyo 1 day
Bogd Khan Railway Bypass project to be sped up 1 day
Proposal put forth to continue with A Thousand Engineers project for two more years 1 day
Prime Minister receives French Ambassador 2 days
Snowfall and blizzards expected throughout the country 2 days
PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry 2 days
Mongolia-Belarus export loan agreement discussed 2 days
PM receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan 2 days
Council under Parliament Speaker meets 2 days
Umnugobi aimag officials hold virtual meeting with Australian Ambassador 2 days
Three 3x3 basketball teams of Mongolia included in ‘Top 30’ of the world 2 days
Order of Polar Star presented to Deputy State Secretary of Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2 days
Governor of BoM receives IMF Resident Representative 2 days
Foreign Minister holds telephone conversation with her Chinese counterpart 2 days
Capital city reports 46 new cases of COVID-19 2 days
254 Mongolian nationals arrive home from Istanbul 3 days
4.1 and 4.4 magnitude earthquakes recorded in Umnugobi aimag 3 days
Belarus to supply equipment necessary for spring crop planting 3 days
Mongolia to participate in World Hunting and Nature Exhibition 3 days
Projects to be realized in two aimags under Grass-roots project 3 days
PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Giving out loans with 3 percent interest will greatly support business owners 3 days
Working group to negotiate deal with Oyu Tolgoi's investor meets 3 days
AmCham’s February Monthly Meeting focuses on transparent governance 3 days
Mongolia-Belarus general export loan agreement extended 3 days
“Horse Tamer” documentary by French director wins Grand Prize at International Mountain Film Festival 3 days
Rural schools and kindergartens to resume operations from March 1 3 days
Mongolia-Czech parliamentary group holds meeting with Czech parliamentary members 3 days
Third comprehensive PCR laboratory handed-over to Zamyn-Uud’s general hospital 3 days
Opera singer G.Ariunbaatar performs at gala concert for Defender of the Fatherland Day of Russia 3 days
Meeting held between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Azerbaijan 3 days
32 new cases of COVID-19 detected 4 days
Performing loans drop by 9.2 percent compared to previous year 4 days
Finance Minister meets IMF Resident Representative 4 days
Mongolia successfully launches COVID-19 vaccination programme 4 days
COVID-19 vaccination campaign launches 4 days
Information campaign for internal migrants launched 4 days
National currency in circulation reaches MNT 1.0 trillion 4 days
Finance Minister discusses development cooperation with EU Ambassador 4 days
Ambassador gets acquainted with conditions of students studying in Cuba 4 days
Open Enrollment announced for online courses of Mongolia Field School 2021 4 days
Mongolia receives COVID-19 vaccines as assistance from China 4 days
30 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 2,723 4 days
Mongolian PM becomes the first person in the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19 4 days
Foreign Affairs Minister receives EU Ambassador Traian Hristea 4 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Lithuania B.Dorj presents his credentials 5 days
MNT 200 billion disbursed to commercial banks 5 days
UNDP Mongolia joins learning and innovation network-Accelerator Labs 5 days
Mongolia to receive fully-equipped helicopters for air rescue 5 days
Registered unemployed drops by 4.1 thousand from last year 5 days
Foreign Minister meets Ambassador of South Korea 5 days
Revenue from air transport decreases from previous year 5 days
Activities in 13 categories to operate with COVID-19 guidelines in place 5 days
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