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.
Ulaanbaatar to have new bus-stops with free Wi-Fi
The Ulaanbaatar Mayor's Office in collaboration with the City's Transportation Road Authorities and the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia, have been implementing a program to build public transport stops under general standards.
Grand Race for Naadam Festival 2014
The 60 km Grand Race of horses will be held during 2014 Naadam Festival.
More countries to exempt from visa to Mongolia
The Government of Mongolia approved by its decree the list of additional 42 countries the citizens of which will be exempted from requiring Mongolian visa. The list will be in force starting from June 25, 2014.
