Memory athlete B.Shijir-Erdene wins Int”l tournament in USA
International Grand Master and Mongolian memory athlete B.Shijir-Erdene, 17, won the championship at an International Open Memory Tournament took place last weekend in San Jose, California, USA. Last year, he successfully participated in “Memoriad-2016” which is organized every four years in Las Vegas. B.Shijir-Erdene is one of the best mental athletes of Mongolian the Intellectual Academy who has set records many times.   
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Children of Mongolians living abroad to be registered as Mongolian citizen
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works to resolve the issue of allowing dual citizenship to Mongolian nationals living abroad. “Today, there are some 144500 Mongolian citizens living abroad and the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with relevant ministries on the exact number of the citizens, as the citizens abroad will vote in the upcoming Presidential Election in June.  Concerning the frequently asked request to resolve dual citizenship, the Ministry is working to resolve so that children born from Mongolian parents are registered as a Mongolian citizen, regardless their location of birthplace” said Director of the Consular Department of the Foreign Ministry Ya.Ariunbold.
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President attends first national symposium of citizens’ representatives
Presidential Office and Judicial General Council co-organized the first national symposium of citizen’s representatives in court on April 17, Monday in the State House. The symposium was attended by some 880 individuals consisting of 416 citizens’ representatives from 330 soums of 21 aimags and 9 districts of the capital city, 114 judges, 121 people representing public organizations, representatives of 77 NGOs and 121 representatives of Khoroos of the capital city’s 9 districts who addressed the role of citizens’ representatives in court and challenges in realization of the relevant law, and issued a recommendation on how to improve the present situation.
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31 bird species endure winter in Ulaanbaatar
According to 2016 census, 27 species of 7,583 invidual birds spent the winter in Ulaanbaatar. The number went up to 31 species of 9,494 individuals in 2017. The Environmental Department of the Ulaanbaatar City Administration and the Mongolian Bird Conservation Center involved all kinds of birds in seven districts of the city and that live through the harsh winter of Ulaanbaatar, the coldest capital city in the world.
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Non-performing loans decrease by 3.2 per cent
Non-performing loans in a banking system amount to MNT1035.5 billion as of the end of March, showing a decrease by MNT34.6 billion or 3.2 per cent compared to previous month. However, the amount is higher by 7 per cent or by MNT67.6 billion than the same period of last year. Non-performing loans made up 8.2 per cent of total outstanding loans, staying the same as in the first quarter of last year.
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City administration calls for productive graduation ceremony
Department of Education of the capital city administration has forwarded a guidance to all schools, private and government-owned, regarding the celebration of graduation.  The guidance concerns pupils of 5th, 9th and 12th grades, encouraging them to celebrate their graduation with purpose.
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April 18 events
Following events are expected on April 18, Tuesday.
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Deputy Prime Minister meets World Bank delegates
Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Mona Haddad, Practice Manager for East Asia and the Pacific in the World Bank Group’s Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice on April 17, Monday to discuss the Group's new project in Mongolia.
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BoM issues 1-week bills
The Bank of Mongolia issued 1 week bills worth MNT 467.3 billion at a weighted interest rate of 14.0 percent per annum.
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Speaker receives Czech Parliament delegation
On April 17, Monday, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold met with the Czech Republic delegation, led by Zuzka Bebarova-Rujbrova, Member of Parliament, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Petitions and Head of Czech-Mongolian friendship group at the Czech Parliament, which is on a visit to Mongolia.
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Housing price index increased in short term
Tenkhleg Zuuch LLC reports on the March results of the “Housing Price Index” study conducted independently at the request of  the Bank of Mongolia. The research shows that the general index of housing price was 1,01 in March, by 1.0 per cent up than in January 2013, basic consideration period of the research. The index increased by 0.17 percent compared to the previous month. The general index increased by 0.10 per cent compared to the starting period of this year, and dropped by 3.34 per cent compared to the same month of previous year.
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Weather forecast until April 23
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Sleet is expected in some parts of western and eastern aimags and in eastern parts of central region and the Gobi on April 19, in northern region on April 21 and in eastern half of the country on April 22. Winds will get stronger in those regions, reaching 15-17 m/sec and forming snow and dust storms.
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Mongolian girl becomes star in Sweden
A 22-year-old Mongolian girl Yanjindulam Altansukh, who has a gold medal of the World Memory Olympiad, had the judges hit the golden buzzer at her first audition of the Sweden’s Got Talent.
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DP group urges to postpone enforcement of increased tax rates
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Today, April 17, the Democratic Party group in Parliament discussed the approved amendments to the state budget. The group urges to postpone the enforcement term of increased tax rates. Even though the group could not get majority support regarding their proposal not to raise tax rates, they request  to postpone the implementation of the three tax rates that were decided to increase. 
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Photographers to capture modern Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day which falls on May 3, Mayor’s Office has announced a photography contest themed ‘Modern Ulaanbaatar’.  
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B.Choijilsuren: Prerequisite to implement IMF's Extended Fund Facility program has been satisfied
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The first financing of the International Monetary Fund's Extended Fund Facility program will be provided in the middle of June, said Finance Minister in his interview to itoim.mn news website. “- In the night of April 13, when the budget amendments were approved by the Parliament, Governor of the Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan and me, as a Finance Minister sent an official letter to IMF, informing that prerequisite to implement the EFF program has been satisfied.    
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B.Ser-Od claims his second silver from Nagano Marathon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The annual international marathon road race “Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon” (Nagano 2017 for short) took place on April 16. Mongolian participant B.Ser-Od finished the race as the runner-up.
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Work hours of UB City administrative organizations start at 8 AM
Starting April 17, Monday, working hours of administrative organizations under the Governor's Office of Ulaanbaatar city will begin at 8 AM to finish at 5 PM. On April 10, S.Batbold, Governor of the Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city issued an ordinance to change the work hours of the administrative organizations of Ulaanbaatar city in order to decrease traffic jams of the capital. 
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Solo exhibition of painter N.Sanchir on display
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A solo exhibition of N.Sanchir, painter and member of the Union of Mongolian Artists opened at the Art Gallery of Union of Mongolian Artists on April 13. The exhibition is being organized on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary of N.Sanchir.  N.Sanchir is a son of State Prize Laureate and People’s Painter-titled L.Namkhaitseren, who was the first director of the Mongolian State Opera and Dance Theatre.
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Junior athlete B.Batkhishig wins silver medal
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian teenage athlete B.Batkhishig achieved a silver medal in the juvenile’s blue belt division in 57 kg in the Abu Dhabi World Junior Jiu Jitsu Championship 2017. 
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 17 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 17 hours
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 20 hours
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 22 hours
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 22 hours
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 22 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 1 day
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 1 day
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 1 day
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 1 day
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 1 day
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 1 day
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 1 day
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 1 day
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 3 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 3 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 3 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 3 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 3 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 3 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 3 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 3 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 3 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 3 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 4 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 4 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 4 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 4 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 4 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 4 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 5 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 5 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 5 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 5 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 8 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 8 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 9 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 9 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 9 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 10 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 10 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 10 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 11 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 11 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 11 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 12 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 12 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 12 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 12 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 12 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 13 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 15 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 15 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 15 days
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