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U.S. Government Provides Disaster Assistance in Response to Mongolia’s Dzud
The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 through the Mongolia Red Cross Society to respond to the dzud, by providing cash grants to vulnerable Mongolian herder households.
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Mongolian Judge Nominated for the Election of International Criminal Court
Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) will be marking its 20th anniversary by hosting a conference at the World Forum in The Hague (The Netherlands), entitled “The ICC at 20: Reflections on the past, present, and future.”
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The Pandemic and Economic Crisis Caused a Baby Bust
Ulaanbaatar, January 31, /MONTSAME/. According to the Mongolian statistics office, the number of women who gave birth is 65090 and live-born birth is 67874. Each rate decreased by 8.5% and 8.1% from 2021, respectively.
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Trial Program of EDUTEN Digital Platform
Mongolian general education schools will start using the trial program of “Eduten”, a digital math learning platform for children.
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Survivor of the Silent Gobi
The gobi bear (as known as Mazaalai) is the rarest subspecies of the brown bear, found in “The Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area” (GGSPA), located around Segs Tsagaan Bogd in Altai mountains.
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Number of Foreign Tourists Tripled
The number of passengers crossing Mongolia's border reached 2016.2 thousand (double counting) in 2022. Compared to the previous year, the number of passengers increased by 1372.8 (3.1 times).
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Over 50 Percent of Patients with HDV to be Treated in 2023
Member of the State Great Khural J. Chinburen attended a consultation meeting organized by the “Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Fighter” Society on January 23, and gave information to the citizens about the legal framework for importing hepatitis D virus medicines and the introduction of treatment, and answered their questions.
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Uvurkhangai Aimag Plans to Grow Its Population by 10 Percent
In the framework of the Mongolian Government's “New Revival Policy”, the “Open Uvurkhangai'' program has been developed with the aim of keeping the balance of development of the city and the countryside.
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Lexus Opens Its First Dealership in Mongolia
The opening ceremony of the Lexus brand, which is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota, in Mongolia was held successfully on January 19 at the Zaisan Hill Complex.  
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Around 20.000 people participate in the Ice Festival in Khovd Aimag
The 9th annual “Silver Reeds Cluster-2023” festival, which is aimed at promoting the ethnic groups in the western region and developing winter tourism and sports, was held on January 21-22.
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IDLO Launches the Second Phase of the Program on the Child Protection
Ulaanbaatar, January 23 /MONTSAME/. The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) launched the 15-month “Child Protection Enhancement Project” (2023-2024) on the 19th of January 2023 in Ulaanbaatar. Funded by the Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia, the project aims to increase children’s access to justice, enhance the child protection system and response mechanisms in Mongolia. The project builds on the success of IDLO’s previous EU-funded child protection project, which run from January 2021 through June 2022.
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Mongolian Students to Participate in Model United Nations
Six students from Bayan-Ulgii aimag will take part in the annual program “Model United Nations” of UNICEF held by Harvard University of USA between January 26-29, 2023. 
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National Contest “Mongolian Calligrapher 2022” Organized for the 26th Year
The winners of the 26th National Contest “Mongolian Calligrapher 2022” were honored at the opening ceremony of the exhibition of the best calligraphy works. 
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About Seventy Nine Thousand Children Enrolled in the First Grade of Primary School
According to the National Statistics Office, 1413 kindergartens, 859 general educational schools, 77 technical and vocational education and training institutions and 69 universities and colleges are operating in 2022-2023 academic year at the national level.
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Child Protection Project to be Implemented in Khovd aimag
The project “Improving Child protection in Cooperation with Schools”, funded by Save the Children, has started in Khovd aimag.
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Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry to cooperate with FAO
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry started a joint project on improving food safety and plant protection system with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This project is significant as it is being carried out at a time when the use of pesticides is increasing in the world, especially in Asia, and agricultural land is running out.  
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UNICEF Launches Educational Mobile Game for Children
UNICEF releases the first ever educational mobile game “Nomadic adventure” in Mongolia which already has over 5000 downloads on Android system alone. 
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Extrovert Students Tend to be More Creative
“Solving the burning problem of Education ', the 5th academic conference is being held today. 
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Views Exchanged on Expanding Cooperation with LCCI
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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First Telecommunication Center’s Building Taken Back Under State Ownership
There is an old building beside The Wrestling Palace in 6th Khoroo, Bayanzurkh district. The first Telecommunication Center was operated in this building in 1914 by order of the first Prime Minister of Mongolia T. Namnansuren. The Museum of Communication was also here from 1921-1998.
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Experts Concern about High Reliance on Groundwater Resources 12 hours
“Erdenet” Forest Genetic Resources Center 13 hours
Mongolian Women Squad to Compete for Olympic Qualifying Tournament 15 hours
Development of Emeelt Light Industry Park is Underway 18 hours
Today Marks 42nd Anniversary of Mongolia’s First Space Flight 20 hours
International Forests Day Celebrated Under the Theme of "Healthy Forest for Healthy People" 20 hours
Today- The international Day of Forests 1 day
Forests Cover Only 8 Percent of Mongolia’s Total Land Area 1 day
Mongolian Boxer to Fight for Bronze Medal 1 day
EU to Continue Its Project to Support SME in Mongolia 1 day
146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 3 days
Championing Sustainability Despite Adversities in Asia and the Pacific 3 days
“Chinggis Master Cross - 2023” 3 days
Photo News | Sustainable Investment Summit 2023 3 days
Mongolia-UN Hold the First Meeting of Joint Steering Committee 3 days
Film "Trio" to be Displayed in UN Office at Geneva 4 days
Team Mongolia Wins Third Place in the Championship 4 days
Parliament Accepts President’s Veto on the Law on Protecting Human Rights on Social Media 5 days
State Decorations Awarded to Rescue Team Members Operated in Turkey 6 days
Mongolia-China Business Forum in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Producers Appreciate Government Policy to Support National Food Industry 6 days
Two Mongolian Organizations Receive International Awards in the Field of Technology 6 days
Government Services to Reach Every Citizen with the Creation of “Digital Aimags” 6 days
Update on the Ice Hockey Under 18 Asia and Oceania Championship 2023 6 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Vice President of Turkey 7 days
Highlights from Speaker G.Zandanshatar's speech 7 days
Decisions Made at Cabinet Session 7 days
Action Plans to Plant “One Billion Trees” Approved 7 days
State Great Khural Opens its Spring Session 8 days
Monetary Policy Statement 8 days
Photo News | Commencement of Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine 8 days
Education Loans and Grants Account for 10-15 Percent of Mongolia’s Total Debt 8 days
Elaine Conkievich: UNDP to Support Mongolia on Gender Equality, Digital Transformation and Development Financing 8 days
Mongolia is Hosting IIHF Championships for the First Time in History 8 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Official Talks with Her Turkish Counterpart 8 days
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For the First Time in history, Mongolia is Hosting International Ice Hockey Championships 8 days
The Hu and Babymetal Collaboration - Once Again 9 days
Lkhagvasuren: Domestic Companies Need to Carry Out Mining Transportation 9 days
GDP of Mongolia Increased by 2.1 Percent 9 days
“Smart Consumers-Clean Energy” Event 9 days
Mongolia Commences Fourth Large-Scale Underground Mine in the World 9 days
Wonders of Mongolia Promoted in Qatar 10 days
U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Brigadier General Bolor Ganbold at 2023 International Women of Courage Awards 10 days
Mongolian Day at PDAC 2023 10 days
BoM Purchases 701.2 kg Precious Metals in February 10 days
Photo News | Opening Ceremony of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship 10 days
Mongolian Team Captures Their First Win of the Championship 11 days
The First Day of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship 12 days
“MONTSAME ENGLISH CONTEST” 12 days
“The Sales Girl” Wins Honorary Golden Cyclo 12 days
Women, Peace and Security: Ministerial-level Open Debate Held 13 days
Photo News | Spring Snow in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
State Great Khural Chairman Receives Ambassador Kim Jong-gu 13 days
Students of MUST to Benefit from Dual Degree Program in UC 13 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Her Uzbek Counterpart 13 days
Decisions Made at Cabinet Session 14 days
Gross Industrial Output Increases by 2.2 Times More from the Previous Year 14 days
“Women of the City - 2023” 14 days
Czechs to Sponsor Mongolian Leather Industry 14 days
U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Brigadier General Bolor Ganbold at 2023 International Women of Courage Awards 14 days
“Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” Ceremony Organized at the MSE 14 days
Continuous Effort to Preserve Falconry- The Eagle Festival 14 days
“Food Revolution” Gains Momentum 14 days
Empowering Women in the Energy Efficiency Sector 15 days
Legal Basis of Relations Between Mongolia and UEA to be Enhanced 16 days
Photo News | “Mongolian Camel - 2023” Festival 16 days
The Minister of Education and Science Paying Official Visit to Australia 16 days
Researches to be Conducted on Mutually Beneficial Projects and Programs 16 days
International Women of Courage Awardees to be Honored at White House 16 days
Representative from the World Health Organization Presents Letter of Credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs 16 days
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