The State Academic Drama Theater has performed the Mongolian theatrical drama “Mother Orolmaa” for the first time in 30 years. The performances mark the centennial of the birth of State Twice Laureate and State Merit Person D.Namdag, who was one

On Thursday, August 18, the Civil Hall at the Presidential Office will hold a forum to discuss future exploration of the Tavantolgoi coal deposit. Entitled “How to Use Tavantolgoi in an Efficient Way,” the forum was initiated by citizens who

Just before Naadam, Parliament passed a law that grants qualifying students in Mongolian universities MNT 70,000 per month. Some are questioning whether such grants are appropriate. Others worry the new grants will prompt the Government to reduce or eliminate the

The trial of a man accused of smuggling 500 grams of heroin into Mongolia has been postponed. The trial of Ts.Ulaankhuu of Saikhan-Ovoo soum, Dundgobi aimag, was scheduled to begin on Tuesday. However, the state prosecutor and witnesses did not

Ts.Shinebayar announced on Monday that he has left the MPRP. Here is a short interview with Mr.Shinebayar about his decision and future plans. – Why did you do decide to quit the MRPR?- It is up to each individual whether

The first Mongolian “long song” contest was held last weekend in Khui Doloon Khudag. More than 80 people between the ages of 11 and 81 took part in the competition. They were divided into professional and amateur categories. G.Enkhbaatar, a

Chong Soo Kim, the Chief of the Central Bank of South Korea, met Deputy Prime Minister M.Enkhbold on Monday. The meeting comes ahead of South Korean President Lee Myung Bak’s official visit to Mongolia August 21 – 23. The Central

On the eve of the Mongolian National Day-The Naadam, the Printing House “Admon”  published first ever book on the EU legal terminology in Mongolian. The book was financed by the EU. Introductions to the book were written by His Excellencies

Ulaanbaatar City Mayor G.Munkhbayar wants to introduce beavers into the Tuul river. He says the animals’ dams would improve the quality of the river. It’s not a new idea. “Mongolian scientists introduced beavers elsewhere in 1973, so they have experience,”

Pius Fischer, the outgoing German ambassador to Mongolia, met with Deputy Speaker G.Batkhuu Monday. Mr. Fischer has been working in Mongolia since 2007, and Mr. Batkhuu praised him for his contributions to the two nations’ cooperation and development. During the