A special high-altitude balloon was sent to to 38 thousand meters above the centre of Ulaanbaatar today as a unique way of marking the 380th anniversary of the foundation of the Mongolian capital. The balloon carried with it the names

Mongolian President Kh.Battulga issued a decree today (29 October) to award individuals who show a good example to others as leaders of their professions and contributors to the country’s development. The awards were presented on the occasion of Ulaanbaatar’s 380th

The “Dream Star,” “Future Star,” “Leading Star” and “Special Sponsorship Programmes” are scholarship initiatives sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and other Chinese institutions and enterprises. They are designed for students from general education schools and universities in Mongolia.

Earlier today (25 October), a demonstration today was held on the west side of State House demanding the resignation of D.Sarangerel, the minister of health. The participants held signs and shouted slogans such as: ‘infant mortality is increasing!’ and ‘where

Under the title: “Mongolia is wealthy when it has own language, border and livestock!”, the first conference of Mongolian herders was held at the State House in Ulaanbaatar on 24 October. The conference was organized by the Zunduin Dorj Foundation

On Wednesday (23 October), the Parliamentary State Structure Standing Committee backed a draft bill for marking Buddha Day – or “Vesak” – as a public holiday. The draft bill was presented by MP D.Oyunkhorol.

According to D.Oyunkhorol, most of the adult

Mongolia is experiencing a long and warm autumn with daily temperatures in most parts of the country of 2-10 Celsius.

However, the night temperature fell to -25 Celsius in Khatgal, the administrative centre of Khuvsgul Province on 22 October. Up to

A black bear has been shot and killed in Bat-Shireet Soum of Khentii Province after destroying a ger (yurt).  Fortunately, the ger was empty when the animal attacked.

It’s illegal to hunt bears in Mongolia.  However, in Selenge Province it is