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.
Mongolia Tourism Decline Continues
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Mongolia released a statistical report of inbound tourism industry of Mongolia for the first seven months of 2014.
Mongolia and Russia cancel visa regime and to increase economic cooperation
Russia and Mongolia signed an agreement on visa-free travels on September 3, 2014 during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Safe separate distance between aircraft reduced to 30km
Mongolian air traffic control separation standards will be reduced from 90 to 30 kilometres in September 18, 2014 following an review of the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA) safety assessment requirements.
Ban on transportation of dangerous items by railway
Ulaanbaatar City's Citizens Representative Council made a decision to prohibit the transportation of hazardous items on trains within the city.
Mongolia celebrates the 75th anniversary of Khalkhin Gol Battle
The Government of Mongolia issued Resolution 61 in 2014, to celebrate the historic 75th anniversary of the Battle of Khalkhin Gol. The Ministry of Defense of Mongolia and Ulaanbaatar City Administration held a press conference to present information about the series of events to celebrate of the historic anniversary.
Mongolia and Russia to expand collaboration in civil aviation
Upon the invitation of the Minister for Transport of the Russian Federation Maksim Yurevich Sokolov, the Minister for Roads and Transportation of Mongolia Amarjargal GANSUKH paid a working visit to Russia on August 06-09, 2014.
Altargana Festival 2014 to begin
The "Altargana" International Festival that aims to preserve, protect and promote the culture and customs of people of Buriad (Buryat) ethnic origin has been organizing since 1994, and the 2014 Altargana, a biennial edition, will be held in Dadal Sum of Khentii Aimag in July 18-21, 2014.
Famous T-bataar post stamp released
On July 25th, 2014,
“Mongol Post” has officially released a new set of postage stamp featuring Tarbosaurus bataar in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Mongolia.
Tourist guide police is on the street of Ulaanbaatar
The City Council in conjunction with UB Tourism Board, Metropolitan Police and Mongolian Students Union is implementing "Tourist Guide-Police" program for the 2014 National Naadam Festival and tourist season.
UNWTO welcomes travel facilitation measures by Mongolia
On July 29, 2014, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a press release appraising the visa restrictions easing procedure taken by the Government of Mongolia. Stimulating travel by such procedures is one of UNWTO’s recommendations to promote the growth of the tourism sector and its positive impact on the economy.
