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New Mongolian PM appoints his Cabinet

“The geopolitical situation is becoming increasingly complex. The government decided to immediately begin work and maintain the continuity of state policy. Therefore, a third of the previous government is retained,” G.Zandanshatar said.

Oboe performance to be held

State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet oboist G.Dolgorsuren will perform a concert at the theatre on February 3. G.Dolgorsuren is a graduate of the Music and Dance College and Conservatory of Luebeck, Germany. She will perform music by Mozart,

New vehicle tax will raise MNT 12.5 billion

The Auto Transportation Office began to levy fees on vehicle owners on January 1.Ulaanbaatar Manager General Ch.Bat told our reporter that MNT 12.5 billion will be raised in the capital, with some 200,000 owners of vehicles paying the fee.The money

State to support Mongol studies

President Ts.Elbegdorj has decreed the establishment of a “Fund for the Support of Mongol Studies.” He noted at the 10th International Mongolic Scholars meeting in Ulaanbaatar that the Government should pay attention to Mongol studies because the number of Mongolic

“Miner & Supplier 2012” forum to be held

The NGO Mineral Resources and Mining Exchange is holding its second “Miner & Supplier” forum at the Chinggis Hotel on March 15 and 16. Taking part will be mining company directors, supply organizations, mining engineers, managers, and financial specialists. They

Mongolian Telecom lays off 200 workers

Mongolian Telecom LLC has laid off 200 workers due to declining sales. Traditional landline telephone usage has been reduced because of an increase in cell phone usage. That is why the company has eliminated 140 jobs in local settlements and

President visits Oyutolgoi

On Friday, President Ts.Elbegdorj visited the Oyutolgoi mining project to study the company’s activities. The Government of Mongolia and Ivanhoe Mines Ltd concluded an investment agreement in 2009, and the agreement has reached 70 percent implementation, including construction of an

Sukhbaatar Square demonstrators demand price controls

About 600 demonstrators gathered in Sukhbaatar Square on Friday to demand the Government do something to stop rising prices. The rally was organized by the Confederation of Trade Unions (CTU). Civil movements including Gal Undesten and Promise Claiming People’s Union

Standing Committee accepts ministers’ resignations

The Standing Committee on State Structure accepted the resignations of six DP ministers on Friday and sent the matter to the full Parliament for discussion. E.Bat-Uul and D.Enkhbat voted against accepting the resignations. E.Bat-Uul said the Government should not accept

Parliament approves draft laws on press freedom

Parliament on Thursday discussed two draft laws on press freedom, one submitted by the Government and one submitted by the president, as well as amendments to the civil law and the criminal law. MPs approved the draft laws on press

Ministers’ resignations sent to Speaker

Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat Ch.Khurelbaatar submitted to Speaker D.Demberel a draft protocol on the dismissal of six ministers from their posts.First Deputy Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag, Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt, Nature, Environment and Tourism Minister L.Gansukh, Defense Minister L.Bold, Road, Transportation

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