People in deel, the national costume, yesterday gathered at Sukhbaatar Square to celebrate Deeltei Mongol. The Administration of Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar Tourism Office and Mongolian Tourism Union have been organizing the day for five years. The day is intended to popularize

There is no news as yet on the decision of the British court on the appeal of B. Khurts, the Administration Chief at the National Security Council, against his extradition to Germany. When the last hearing on the appeal ended

Four of the seven detained members of the Managing Council of Gal Undesten Union were released on bail before Naadam. They are Ts. Munkhbayar, O.Sambuu-Yondon, G. Tumurbaatar and M. Baatarkhuyag. MPs G.Bayarsaikhan and G. Odkhuu, who initiated the law banning

President Ts. Elbegdorj issued a decree on July 10 granting the title of Academician to 14 doctors of science. Among them are D. Amarsaikhan, radio physicist; Sh. Bold, immunologist; D.Dashjamts, construction engineer and geo technician; P. Ochirbat, former President, economist

President Ts.Elbegdorj, who formally opened this year’s Naadam celebration on Monday, also declared its official close on July 12, when the wrestling tournament ended in the Central Stadium. In his opening speech, he had said, “During this beautiful summer season

Agreement will soon be reached on Mongolia importing 10.000 tons of fuel from China every month. However, China insists that the fuel is to be supplied only to the mining sector and will not be sold in retail to citizens.

Parliament ratified on Saturday two loan agreements. The first is for a Chinese loan of USD500 million repayable in 20 years with 2% annual interest. The other is from the International Development Association to develop the mining sector. The session

UNESCO has included Mongol Naadam in its Intangible Heritage List. Visiting Director-General of UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova, handed over a certificate to this effect to Prime Minister S.Batbold on Saturday. Batbold expressed happiness at this international recognition given to Mongolian

Mongolian Chess Union has organized the Mongol Chess-2011 tournament between July 10 and 12 to mark the anniversaries of the Khunnu State, the Great Mongol State, Independence and People’s Revolution. Altogether 128 men and 64 women chess players are competing

The Mongol Bank has issued a report on basic trends in the economy. At the end of May, inflation was in single digit and foreign currency reserve stood at USD2 billion and 343.28 million. The bank has granted permission to