Mongolian Knuckle-Bone Shooting included in UNESCO World Heritage
The Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage met in Paris November 24 – 28, 2014 to inscribe 16 new elements including Mongolian knuckle-bone shooting on The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Singapore introduction seminar held
MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Changi Airport and Singapore Tourism Board held a seminar in Ulaanbaatar on 17 November 2014 for Mongolian travel agencies and tour operators to introduce and promote Singapore as a outbound destination for Mongolian travelers .
Air Traffic over Mongolia Getting Busier
The Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA) released a winter air traffic schedule. According to the schedule, MCAA has received 74,403 requests to conduct flights over the Mongolian airspace between October 26, 2014 and March 28, 2015 by 48 international and Mongolian air carriers.
Hunnu Air returns two Airbus A319 to lessor
Hunnu Air (MR) has returned both of its A319-100s to their lessor following a downturn in Mongolia's air travel market. CH Aviation GmbH, a Swiss based aviation intelligence company that leased the jets made such an announcement on November 20, 2014.
Ulaanbaatar joins “Google Street View” first from Central Asia
In the line with the “Smart Ulaanbaatar” program approved in 2014 by the Citizens Representatives Council of Ulaanbaatar, the mayor of capital city Bat-Uul E. and Susan Pointer - Senior Director Public Policy & Govt. Relations Asia Pacific Middle East Africa Russia, Google Inc., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ulaanbaatar city administration and Google Inc.
National Flower of Mongolia selected
Scabiosa Butterfly Blue was named as the National Flower of Mongolia by the Government decision made during its regular session on October 25, 2014. According to the decree, the flower symbolizes a harmonic lifestyle with the nature.
Ulan-Ude and Ulaanbaatar flights might resume
Regular flights between Russian city of Ulan-Ude and Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar might be resumed soon. Announcement of a such possibility was announced by the Head of Russian Buryat Repulic's - Vyacheslav Nagovitsyn during the official visit of Mongolian members of parliament to the republic in August 2014.
Disinfection and sterilization at Gandan Monastery
The Veterinary and Animal Breeding Department of Ulaanbaatar conducted a disinfection and sterilization of Gandantegchinlen Monastery on October 29, 2014 as the area is a place for the gathering of a large pigeon population that visitors feed by hand.
Hunnu Air discontinues Hong Kong flight
Hunnu Air announces the cease of its Hong Kong - Ulaanbaatar flight. The airline announced its decision to halt all flights to Hong Kong on November 5, 2014. According to the official statement, main reason behind the decision was the low passenger load factor on this route due to economic difficulties.
Russian tourist and Mongolia workshop
During the Russian President Putin’s official visit to Mongolia on September 03, 2014, the governments of two countries have signed 15 various documents including various Inter-governmental agreements, Memorandums of Understanding and Protocols.
Postage Stamp Museum Opens Celebrating 90th Anniversary of the First Mongolian Postage Stamp
On October 7th, 2014 Mongol Post company held an opening ceremony for the Postage Stamp Museum celebrating the historical 90th anniversary of Mongolian postage stamps.
Mongolia to select own floral emblem
Currently, Mongolia has no floral emblem of its own. The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Mongolia announced on September 15, 2014 its plan to select a floral emblem by conducting a poll among the public.
Singapore - Ulaanbaatar regular flight launches
Today, on September 24, 2014 the national air carrier of Mongolia – MIAT Mongolian Airlines (MIAT) launched the inaugural Ulaanbaatar - Singapore flight. The flight is the first regular flight of Mongolian Airlines to Singapore.
