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Voting gets underway in 2020 legislative election as polls open
Polling stations opened at 7 AM local time and voting is underway across the country, as the public choose their MPs for the next parliament.
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Coronavirus test developed by Mongolian scholars produces its result within two hours
A working team founded with the aims of domestically producing coronavirus test and introducing it into use, has presented outcome of their research.  
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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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Damaged Duut Rock Inscription restored
Recently, the Duut Rock Inscription or known as Tsogtiin Khadnii Bichig (Rock Inscription of Tsogt Prince) located near the Mountain Tuvkhun in Delgerkhaan soum of Tuv aimag was found to be damaged from splashes of milk and oil, and more than 70 percent of the inscriptions had been darkened as a result. The inscriptions on the rock, which has been under state protection since 1971, dates back to time of 380 years ago and has been preserved until today. 
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Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for memorial on remembrance day
A groundbreaking ceremony, ‘Always In Our Hearts’, was held for a memorial to the Mongolians and Russians, who went off to the Great Patriotic War from Mongolia, outside the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Ulaanbaatar on June 22.
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Mongolia confirms another two coronavirus cases, total at 215
Today’s COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health updated the latest coronavirus situation in Mongolia. In the past 24 hours, a total of 426 test have been carried out at three laboratories nationwide.  Among them, two people repatriated from Kazakhstan were tested positive for the virus, taking the total number of people who ever had the disease in Mongolia at 215. 
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Health Promotion Center opens at the State Central First Hospital
Aimed at preventing citizens from any diseases, detecting at its early stage and giving health education, “Health Promotion Center”, diagnostic and treatment center has opened today, June 22 at the State Central First Hospital (SCFH). 
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Voting machines tested ahead of June 24 election
There are only two days left for Mongolian voters to head to the polls for the 2020 Parliamentary election, scheduled to be held on June 24. 
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Mongolian organic honey to become a new export product
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan became familiarized with bee farming in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag.
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COVID-19 cases reach 213, with 153 recoveries
The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia have increased today by seven, reaching 213. Moreover, seven more recoveries have been reported, making the total recoveries 153.
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Mongolia’s first direct flight to U.S. departs, carrying PPE assistance worth USD 1 million
Mongolia has been continuously repatriating its citizens stranded abroad due to border closure imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. A total of nine charter flights are have been on the plan to bring back 2,300 citizens from overseas this month alone. 
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A special purpose company to be created between Mongolian Government and Gazprom
At today's meeting Executive Director of “Erdenes Mongol” LLC P.Gankhuu has been tasked to work for reflecting proposals of the corresponding ministries in the draft documents and negotiating with the Russian side and present the outcome to the Cabinet. 
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Three more transport drivers tested positive for COVID-19
“A total of 339 people were tested yesterday at three laboratories, of whom three transport drivers  tested positive for the novel coronavirus, reported D.Nyamkhuu, director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. These Russian, Belarusian and Mongolian drivers have started receiving treatment from today.   
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Five charter flights scheduled in July
According to the decision of the State Emergency Commission on June 18, five charter flights will be organized in the first half of July to repatriate citizens from abroad.
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Has court breached former Prime Minister’s parliamentary immunity?
Days of campaigning for the 2020 parliamentary election of Mongolia where a total of 606 candidates from political parties and coalitions and independent candidates are running in are about to come to an end. 
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Charter flight from Seoul lands in Ulaanbaatar
A charter flight, bringing 266 Mongolian nationals from the Republic of Korea, has landed today, June 18, at 17:40 at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
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Number of households increased by 25.7 percent
According to the population and housing census 2020 conducted earlier this year, the total number of households has increased by 25.7 percent since 2010, of which urban households increased by 26.4 percent and rural households by 24.3 percent.
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13 sculptures being erected at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum park
150th birth anniversary of VIII Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutagt was commemorated in 2019.
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Over 400-700 heavy trucks transporting coal through Gashuunsukhait border point daily
Officials of the border crossings reported that coal export is reviving gradually.
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COVID-19 cases detected in four Belarusian transport drivers
At today’s daily press briefing on the situation around COVID-19 in the country, D.Nyamkhuu, director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases, reported that out of 363 people, who were tested yesterday at three laboratories, four Belarusian transport drivers, who entered the country through Altanbulag border checkpoint, have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection. 
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450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 12 hours
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 12 hours
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 15 hours
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 17 hours
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 18 hours
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 18 hours
This Week in Mongolia 18 hours
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 19 hours
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 4 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 4 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 4 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 4 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 4 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 4 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 4 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 4 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 4 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 4 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 4 days
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The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 5 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 5 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 5 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 5 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 5 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 5 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 5 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 5 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 6 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 6 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 6 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 6 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 6 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 6 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 6 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 7 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 7 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 7 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 7 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 7 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 7 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 7 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 7 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 7 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 7 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 7 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 8 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 8 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 8 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 8 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 8 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 9 days
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 9 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 12 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 12 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 12 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 12 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 12 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 12 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 12 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 12 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 12 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 12 days
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