Mountains, yaks, and endless skies: Dutch tourists’ impressions of Mongolia
After three weeks spent exploring Mongolia, a 'long-time dream' of theirs, Harrold Mertens and Carolien Molenaar share their impressions.
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Total measles cases in Mongolia rise to 13,284
The highest number of cases is among children aged 10–14, with 5,013 infections. This is followed by 2,994 cases in children aged 0–4 and 1,712 cases in those aged 5–9.
Transport delays, bureaucratic inefficiencies at Mongolia’s border crossings ‘seriously’ hindering economic activity
Truck drivers crossing the border are forced to stop an average of six times, resulting in a total delay of 136 hours per vehicle. According to experts, a single driver’s delay…
Japan’s imperial couple arrives in Mongolia to meet with President, mourns Japanese who died in internment
The couple are scheduled to lay flowers at a cenotaph commemorating about 1,700 Japanese people who died in internment in Mongolia after World War II.
Vax-preventable diseases surging anew in East Asia and Pacific: WHO
Measles cases across the region are now at their highest level since 2020, based on WHO data.
Laboratory confirmed measles cases in Mongolia rise to 758
There are 38 suspected cases still under observation, while the overall number of close contacts stands at 11,539.
Measles cases rise to 479 in Mongolia with over 10,000 close contacts
To prevent further spread, authorities urging parents, school staff, and the general public, especially those in close contact with school-aged children to ensure they are…
Chinese nationals working illegally deported from Mongolia
15 of them had entered Mongolia on tourist or K2-category electronic visas, while five had used visa-free border travel permits. Authorities determined that they were engaged in…
Mongolian MP alleges political interference in late-night detention of independent media company employees
Ch.Lodoisambuu, speaking from his own experience as a journalist, claimed he was also detained for expressing his opinion.
Heating price to increase from May 16 and water prices to increase from Sept 16 in Mongolia
The Energy Regulatory Commission stated that the price adjustments aim to align with market principles and enhance the energy sector's financial sustainability.