Mongolians will celebrate the lunar new year, known as the ‘White Moon’ (Tsagaan Sar) on 27th of February.

The Mongolian Government has approved MNT5 billion for the fighting air pollution in 2017, of which a total of MNT3.5 billion will be for the zero electricity night-time tariff.

The Mongolian Cabinet has backed the Law on Internal Troops which was presented by the Ministry of Justice and Domestic Affairs on 22nd of December.

A total of 121 babies were born at New Year in Mongolia.

Located, some 700 metres above sea-level and surrounded by four high mountains, the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar is a top summer tourist destination – but in winter is one the world’s most polluted cities.

The national monthly minimum wage is to be increased annually.

Nearly 6000 young Mongolian nationals have been born in foreign countries; of this number, more than 2,800 have been naturalized in the UK, USA, Germany and Canada.

Bring in the New Year with the 2017 Taipei 101 Fireworks Display. This year’s theme is “Light Up Taiwan”.

Ts.Elbegdorj, the President of Mongolia, received Rio Olympic medalist athletes earlier today (28th of December).

In a gesture to symbolise national unity, all the three former Mongolian Presidents, have met together to share New Year greetings.