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UB’s biggest new park being created

The largest park in Ulaanbaatar is currently under development in the capital’s Songinokhairkhan District. Covering 4 hectares area, the park is expected to open this summer. The creation of this large green space was initiated by B.Otgonsukh, a member of

Mongolia’s foreign workers – the full picture

Mongolia provides jobs to 4.3 thousand foreign workers from 97 foreign countries under labour contract. As of the first quarter of 2020, the number of countries increased by 6, while the number of foreign workers decreased by 613 individuals (12.4%)

Mongolia extends school quarantine until September

Earlier today (14 April), the National Emergency Commission of Mongolia decided to extend the national school quarantine until 1 September as the number of Covid-19 cases doubled to 30. Therefore, the 2020-2021 academic year will start from 20 September; the

Head of Mongolian Human Rights Commission resigns

Chief Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia J.Byambadorj has presented resignation to the Speaker of Parliament G.Zandanshatar. The resignation took place earlier today (14 April) and comes after the disclosure of his phone conversation with G.Zagdaa, the

Mongolia to bring back its 50 nationals from Erenhot

A total of 50 Mongolian nationals are currently stuck in Erenhot, a city which is just across the border in China. The group has applied to return home several times since 25 March. However, China’s Inner Mongolian Emergency Commission only

28 year-old dies of tuberculosis in Mongolian prison

A 28-year old man died of tuberculosis in closed prison number 461, which is located outside Ulaanbaatar on 13 April at 10.30 p.m. According to officials, the prisoner died in the prison hospital, where he has been undergoing treatment since

Big jump in Mongolia’s Coronavirus cases!

Earlier today (14 April), 13 new cases of COVID-19 infected people were reported in Mongolia, bringing the total number to 30. According to health officials, the new cases are all Mongolian students studying in Moscow. The students aged 19-23 have

UB hospital quarantined as suspected coronavirus outbreak

Ulaanbaatar’s Songdo hospital was quarantined today (14 April) after a patient showed symptoms of coronavirus. The hospital urgently quarantined all staff to their rooms and respective wards and closed its doors as well as banned all people entering or leaving.

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Erdenes TT coal exports – practically back to normal

State owned Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi is one of the most important companies in Mongolia. Recently, the enterprise came back to life, as some of the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic were lifted. Thus, between 1 and 12 April, it

Great Mongolian author dies aged 85

The famous Mongolian author L.Tudev, who was also a member of the World Literature Academy has died at the age of 85.  His first book “Hello, Dear Children!” was published 50 years ago. In 2005, he was named as one

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