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9 new imported COVID-19 cases reported, total reaches 349
During the press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases D.Nyamkhuu reported that 9 new imported cases of COVID-19 were detected after 2,363 tests carried out in the past three days or between October 30 and November 1. 
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Over 300 cyclists take part in 'Bike Day-2020' festival
With aims of encouraging cycling and promoting public sports, 'Bike Day' public festival was held for the fourth year on October 31.  Bike parade, mountain bike competition and other types of cycling events were organized on this day.
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The Pilot Project on construction demolition waste management closing event held
On 30th October 2020, the Closing Ceremony of the “Improving Resource-Efficiency and Cleaner Production in the Mongolian Construction Sector through Materials Recovery” project, which was implemented between 2016 and 2020 with the financial support of the European Union (SWITCH-Asia program) and Czech Development Agency, was held today. 
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Two border checkpoints to be closed to freight services for 21 days
On October 30, the cabinet convened an irregular meeting and made a decision to close border crossing checkpoints with the Russian Federation – Borshoo in Uvs aimag and Tsagaanuur in Bayan-Ulgii aimag for 21 days, starting from November 2, Monday.  
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International Travel Mart-2020 tourism fair opens in Ulaanbaatar
‘International Travel Mart (ITM) – 2020’ trade fair is taking place in Misheel Expo in Ulaanbaatar between October 30 and 31, and today, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh visited the event.
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8 start-up businesses of young herders established during COVID-19
In the present time of global battle with the COVID-19, small-sized businesses around the world are being largely affected and shut down. Not only movements of citizens and communities, but also imports and exports of goods and products between countries in the world have been experiencing the unprecedentedly big changes and restrictions which plunge the global economy into a crisis. 
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European Union supporting Mongolia in mitigating COVID-19 impact
On October 30, today, the European Union together with the Minister of Health and the World Health Organization launched a joint ‘Mongolia COVID-19 Crisis Response’ project. 
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Mongolia’s effort for fulfillment of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction praised
A global virtual forum themed “Promoting Local Leadership for Disaster Resilience” was organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on October 28. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh has been invited to the forum as a keynote speaker.  
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New wastewater treatment plant put into operation in Bulgan aimag
The wastewater treatment plant newly built in Bulgan aimag has been put into operation. The plant, financed with MNT 8.6 billion from the Asian Development has a daily capacity of 3,000 cubic meters.
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World renowned cashmere brands discuss sustainability with Mongolian herders
The Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform at the United Nations Development Programme Mongolia has conducted series of innovative virtual meetings straight from the steppes, between Mongolian herders and sustainability representatives from global level luxury cashmere brands on October 19-23.
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Children’s art exhibition opens on diplomatic anniversary
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea.
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Chairman of City Council extends greetings
Today, October 29, marks the 381st anniversary of the foundation of the capital city of Mongolia. On the occasion of the anniversary, the Chairman of the Citizens’ Representatives Khural of the Capital City (City Council) J. Batbayasgalan extended greetings to Ulaanbaatar citizens.
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The period of heightened state of readiness extended
At its regular meeting, October 28, the Cabinet backed a proposal of the State Emergency Commission to extend the period of heightened state of readiness until the end of this year, with the purpose to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate the risks.
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Government studying possible financial support for airline industry amid COVID-19
At the cabinet meeting held on October 28, today, Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar delivered a presentation on the financial difficulties encountered in the air transportation industry. 
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Mongolian ballerina stars in Anyuta with Vladimir Vasiliev
The Russian Open Ballet Competition ‘Arabesque 2020’ named after renowned Russian ballerina Ekaterina Maximova kicked off on October 24 in Perm, Russia.
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Prime Minister visits University of Internal Affairs
On October 27, Prime Minister of Mongolia worked at the Law Enforcement University, also known as the University of Internal Affairs under the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs to become acquainted with the operations and activities of the university. 
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Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain worshipped
A worship ceremony for the Great Burkhan Khaldun – the mountain of national glory was organized on October 26, Monday. 
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Products worth EUR 50,000 carried to Frankfurt by charter flight
The European Union (EU) Trade Day is running its second day under the theme “Increasing export capacity of Mongolia to the European market.”
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Tackling air pollution in Ulaanbaatar with smart energy efficient solutions
Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city, is facing a public health crisis. However, the Switch Off Air Pollution project aims to improve the situation by reducing coal consumption in the city’s ger district, as the use of coal for heating homes in these areas is the main source of the city’s air pollution.
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10 charter flights to be organized in November
During yesterday’s meeting of the State Emergency Commission, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig reported that the preliminary decision was made to arrange 10 charter flights in November.
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 2 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 2 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 2 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 2 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 3 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 3 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 3 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 3 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 3 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 3 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 3 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 3 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 3 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 3 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 3 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 3 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 3 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 4 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 4 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 4 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 5 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 5 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 5 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 5 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 5 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 5 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 5 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 5 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 5 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 5 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 5 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 5 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 5 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 6 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 6 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 6 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 6 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 6 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 6 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 6 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 7 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 7 days
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 10 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 10 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 10 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 10 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 10 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 10 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 10 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 10 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 11 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 11 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 12 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 12 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 12 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 12 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 12 days
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