G.Perlimaa offers a tribute to the sky by splashing a cup of freshly boiled milk tea just outside her yurt on the edge of Mongolia’s grasslands, following an age-old tradition. With Pope Francis set to arrive on Thursday in Ulaanbaatar, the capital, she and several fellow parishioners hope to greet him and follow his every…
Month: August 2023
Switzerland ending development aid to Mongolia
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After promoting sustainable livestock farming and education for two decades, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will discontinue its programme in Mongolia at the end of 2024. The SDC opened its cooperation office in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar in 2004, three years after it had launched its assistance programme in the landlocked Asian country.…
Train service between Mongolian and Chinese capital cities to be restored
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Ulaanbaatar-Zamin-Uud-Erlian passenger train service is to be restored. The train service, which has been at a standstill for three years will start from 31 August. The first train will depart from Ulaanbaatar, capital city of Mongolia that day and will reach Erlian Railway Station, China on 1 September. The city of Erenhot, in China’s Inner Mongolia…
Offices closed for Labor Day
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Event date: September 4, 2023 Event Time: 07:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 801 Washington StreetNorthfield, MN 55057Description:Enjoy the holiday.
The 41-year-old marathoner represented Mongolia at every major competition
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Long before B.Ser-Od became one of the most prolific distance runners in the world, he planted himself on the start line of the Hong Kong Marathon in 2002. At the time, Ser-Od had never run anything longer than 20 kilometers — or about 12 miles — even in training. That hardly prevented him from running…
Fighting in the road to UFC
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With a formidable mindset honed through the both tranquil and challenging traditional lifestyle of Nomadic herding, T.Nyamjargal has become a warrior capable of eclipsing the achievements of martial artists from every corner of Mongolia. From humble beginnings, the athlete grew up in circumstances that many will struggle to grasp. Without a home address, he’d join…
Mongolia to grow a wide range of fruits in the glass greenhouse
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A new glass greenhouse is set to be constructed in Mongolia and will be completed by the end of September, providing an ideal environment for various crops throughout the year. With an area of 800 square meters, this project aims to improve agricultural practices in the country and enhance food production. The glass greenhouse will…
The Mongolian Plateau grappling with severe drought
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Rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns have led to profound exacerbation of drought conditions in arid and semi-arid ecosystems, influencing regional environments, water resources, and agriculture. In recent years, the Mongolian Plateau, nestled within arid and semi-arid zones, has been grappling with severe drought. Researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) of the Chinese…
Mongolian chapter delegation to attend Mars Society Convention
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The Mars Society is pleased to announce that a delegation from the MARS-V Project, the official Mongolian chapter of the Mars Society, will attend and present at the 26th Annual International Mars Society Convention 5-8 October at Arizona State University (Tempe). Senior members of the visiting MARS-V group will give presentations during the convention about planning for…
Council Finance Policy Subcommittee Meeting
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Event date: August 30, 2023 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: Northfield, MN 55057