About 40 members of the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL) will come to Mongolia next month to take part in an event organized by the Mongolian Economic Forum. The YGL is a group sponsored by the World Economic Forum,

Mongolia’s Environment and Tourism Ministry is planning to export about 260 live falcons this year. By law, a falcon catcher must contract with and be supervised by a local government. Most of the birds are expected to be sent to

The “Unuudur” newspaper reports that eight Mongolian wrestlers have tested positive for doping. According to the newspaper, the Mongolian National Olympic Committee received the results after samples from 32 of the 1,024 wrestlers who competed in the Naadam festival were

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister D.Zorigt and Nature, Environment and Tourism Minister L.Gansukh have announced plans to distribute eco-friendly ger heaters before winter. The effort is part of a “fresh air” initiative to reduce air pollution in Ulaanbaatar. The initiative

There is speculation that B.Khurts, Head of Administration at the National Security Council, might be extradited from Britain to Germany on Friday. In accordance with a decision by a court in London, his extradition has been delayed until his appeals

At Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, ministers discussed the annual fee that students in Mongolian universities, institutes, and colleges receive from the Human Development Fund. Our correspondent spoke about the issue with Yo.Otgonbayr, the Minister for Education, Culture and Science.   – Will

United States Vice President Joe Biden might encounter some protesters when he visits Mongolia on Monday, August 22. Mr. Biden was invited to Mongolia by Prime Minister S.Batbold to show that Mongolia regards the U.S. as a “third neighbor.”Officials say

Under a program passed by the Parliament, the Government says it will build 100,000 new homes in Mongolia. According to the program, 75,000 homes will be built in Ulaanbaatar and 25,000 will be built in the countryside. But the Government

Over 50 prosecutors from Darkhan, Selenge, and Bulgan provinces will take part in a special instructional course on Friday. That was announced yesterday by the head of research, instruction and cooperation at the State General Prosecutor’s Office, G.Buambatsogt. The course

A joint Mongolia-South Korea “water forum” was recently held at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The forum was designed to improve cooperation between water organizations in the two nations, train water experts, give Mongolian water specialists the opportunity to