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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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Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations
February 25 saw the first meeting of the ‘100 Years Together’ virtual friendship event series.
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30 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 2,831
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for February 26, Friday, reported that a total of 30 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Diplomatic relations established between Mongolia and Trinidad and Tobago
Mongolia and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations in New York on February 24, 2021.
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Bogd Khan Railway Bypass project to be sped up
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan, as the Mongolian co-chair of Mongolia-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation, held a meeting with First Deputy Director of Ulaanbaatar Railway (UBTZ) joint venture company Igor Vasilievich Milostnykh.
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Proposal put forth to continue with A Thousand Engineers project for two more years
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan had a meeting with Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency in Mongolia Tamura Eriko.
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Snowfall and blizzards expected throughout the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards in the aimags of Zavkhan and Gobi-Altai as well as the northern parts of Bayankhongor aimag and the western parts of Arkhangai aimag.
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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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Three 3x3 basketball teams of Mongolia included in ‘Top 30’ of the world
 The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has recently announced its ‘TOP-30’ 3x3 team ranking for 2021, in which three Mongolian teams ‘Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy,’ ‘Sansar MMC Energy’ and ‘Zaisan MMC Energy’ were included.
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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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Belarus to supply equipment necessary for spring crop planting
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Mongolian co-chair of Mongolia-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation Z.Mendsaikhan held an online meeting with Minister of Industry of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian co-chair of the commission Parkhomchik Petr Aleksandrovich.
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Rural schools and kindergartens to resume operations from March 1
At its regular meeting on February 24, the Cabinet decided that general education schools, kindergartens, and day nurseries in aimags, soums, villages, and bags will resume operations from March 1, 2021.
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32 new cases of COVID-19 detected
Today, the National Center for Communicable Diseases has reported the detection of 32 new cases of COVID-19 in the country after testing a total of 26,058 people in the past 24 hours at the laboratories nationwide.  
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Information campaign for internal migrants launched
"To Go or Stay, Research It" information campaign for internal migrants was launched today, February 23, to continue for 21 days throughout the country. 
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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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Mongolian PM becomes the first person in the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine—‘AstraZeneca’ at the 2nd Central Hospital today, launching the start of the nation’s vaccination program that will enable the country to return to normal.
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Slight snow and strong winds expected in most parts of the country
Slight snow is expected near the Altai Mountains today and in the southeastern parts of Gobi aimags tonight on February 22. Strong winds are also expected in most parts of the country. 
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55 new COVID-19 infections reported, total cases reach 2,693
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for February 22, Monday, has reported that a total of 55 new positive coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours. 
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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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35 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 2,866 5 hours
Ulaanbaatar to have ‘morning streets’ 23 hours
MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent 23 hours
Prime Minister meets Australian ambassador 23 hours
Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations 24 hours
Joint UN Statement on Human Rights in Times of COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia 24 hours
General entrance exam to be organized in mid-June 24 hours
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 1 day
Snowfall and blizzards expected throughout the country 1 day
PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry 1 day
Mongolia-Belarus export loan agreement discussed 1 day
PM receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan 1 day
Council under Parliament Speaker meets 1 day
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 2 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 3 days
Performing loans drop by 9.2 percent compared to previous year 3 days
Finance Minister meets IMF Resident Representative 3 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 4 days
MNT 200 billion disbursed to commercial banks 4 days
UNDP Mongolia joins learning and innovation network-Accelerator Labs 4 days
Mongolia to receive fully-equipped helicopters for air rescue 4 days
Registered unemployed drops by 4.1 thousand from last year 4 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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