Ulaanbaatar city mayor S.Batbold is currently visiting Ulan-Ude, the capital city of Russia’s Republic of Buryatia.

There has been a sharp rise in the sale of bicycles in Mongolia. This increase has been attributed to the “Cycling Ulaanbaatar” first initiated by the Mongolian Youth Federation (MYF) four years ago.

Mongolia successfully held its parliamentary election last June. Now, the country is preparing for the local election, which will be held on 19th of October.

Hunters from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been detained by locals while illegally catching falcons in the Khuvsgul Province.

Mongolia has received five Kia Bongo (K2700) vehicles for vaccine delivery through World Bank funding.

There are a total of 224 schools in Ulaanbaatar, of which 135 are state-owned and 89 private. The new academic year in Mongolia begins today (1st September).

The Mongolian authorities have warned the public about counterfeit 20 thousand tugrik and 100 yuan bank notes which are in circulation.

According to G.Munkhbayar, Minister of Construction and Urban Development, the Mongolian Government will continue the 8% interest housing mortgage. But the mortgage loan interest will be reduced to 5% for local residents.

The Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received six fire engines worth a total of MNT 2.8 billion and 2430 stock list equipment items, which have been given as aid from the Government of China. The new fire trucks and equipment will be distributed to high fire-risk areas.

The XV Summer Paralympic Games are a major upcoming international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee, to be held from 7th September to 18th September 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.