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The National Winter Sports Festival Promotes Traditional Sports of Mongolia
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The National Winter Sports Festival Promotes Traditional Sports of Mongolia

The winter stage competitions of the Mongolian National Sports Festival, including "shooting on ice with knuckles" ("Мөсний шагай") and ice contests, are scheduled to take place from January 22 to 25. The venue will be the ice rink in Khandgait and the entertainment complex "Uukhain Duu" in Tsonjin Boldog. At the previous festival, held in 2022, 426 athletes from 21 aimags and nine districts participated, among which 126 competed in ice archery. This year,

20.01.2026, 05:40
Mongolian Girls Make Their K-pop Debut Across Korea
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Mongolian Girls Make Their K-pop Debut Across Korea

Enyrel (Enny (애니)) and Egshiglen (Melody (멜로디)), two Mongolian girls, are preparing for their debut in the K-pop group Navillera, as reported by the South Korean company Troy Entertainment. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Egshiglen (엑식렝) is another trainee from Mongolia under the management of Troy Entertainment, also part of the NAVILLERA group. She became known for her participation in the survival reality show Miss Trot 4. Egshiglen was born on March 23, 2004, in Ulaanbaatar, and her

20.01.2026, 05:31
The Head of Mongolian Buddhism and Hambo Lama Delivered a Lecture at Kensington Town Hall in London
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The Head of Mongolian Buddhism and Hambo Lama Delivered a Lecture at Kensington Town Hall in London

Javzandorj Dulamragchaa, the abbot of the Gandantegchenlin Monastery and a leading representative of Mongolian Buddhism, is visiting the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Last Friday, he held a lecture and open discussion at the Kensington Town Hall in London, gathering scholars and researchers from universities, representatives of foreign embassies, and Mongolians living in the UK. This event was organized by the Mongolian Buddhist Center in the UK

20.01.2026, 05:15
Average prices for new homes in the capital of Mongolia increased by 10.8% in December 2025
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Average prices for new homes in the capital of Mongolia increased by 10.8% in December 2025

According to data provided by the National Statistical Office, the average cost per square meter of new buildings in the capital of Mongolia reached ₮5.03 million (about $1412) by the end of December, which is 10.8% higher than the figure for the same period last year. In addition, the average price per square meter in the secondary housing market in Ulaanbaatar in December was ₮5.06 million ($1420), an increase of 13.6% compared to December of the previous year. Experts attribute this

20.01.2026, 04:51
World

""We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". The Vice Chancellor of Germany stated that Trump has "crossed the line""

Klingbail emphasized that the choice made by President Trump is unacceptable for Europeans. "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed, either by words or tariffs," he expressed his position, as reported by Tagesspiegel. According to the Vice Chancellor, it is important for Europe's response to be unified and clear. He also pointed out that the actions of the White House regarding territorial integrity have crossed an acceptable line, and European countries are not ready to

20.01.2026, 00:11
Incidents

In Bishkek, a driver of a car without license plates performed drifting in a park

A video has appeared on social media showing a Subaru Outback drifting in the parking lot of the Friendship Park of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). Law enforcement agencies were able to identify the driver, and on the same day, his vehicle was sent to the impound lot.

19.01.2026, 23:54
Sports

The coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team revealed the main goal of his staff. Video

Ulukbek Karacholokov, head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national Greco-Roman wrestling team, shared an important goal of his coaching staff. “The main task we set for ourselves is to unite the team. There is no rivalry among us, and all athletes show respect for one another. Success will only be possible when we can work as a single entity,” noted Karacholokov.

19.01.2026, 22:59
Sports

The deputy called to reconsider the lifetime payments to athletes established by the 2009 decree.

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 19, deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev expressed the opinion on the need to update the lifetime scholarships for athletes, which were established by a decree in 2009. He noted that the amount of 30,000 soms, which was significant 17 years ago, has now significantly lost its value due to inflation and fluctuations in the exchange rate. The deputy emphasized that the amounts of these payments should be reviewed based on analysis and

19.01.2026, 22:35
Politics

Shavkat Mirziyoyev accepted Trump's invitation to become a co-founder of the "Council of Peace"

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received an official proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a new international initiative aimed at improving security in the Middle East region. Uzbekistan has been offered to become a co-founder of the "Council of Peace," as reported by Podrobno.uz. This initiative is based on a Comprehensive Plan for resolving the conflict in Gaza, which was presented in September 2025. It has already gained international recognition and

19.01.2026, 22:21
World

NBC: Trump Complains to Aides About Canada's Vulnerability in the Arctic

As reported by NBC, Trump privately expresses the opinion that Canada will not be able to protect its borders from possible attacks by Russia or China. Sources familiar with the situation state that American officials emphasize that Trump does not intend to "buy Canada." Instead, discussions are underway to expand cooperation between the U.S. and Canadian armed forces in the Arctic region.

19.01.2026, 22:17
In Osh Region, the construction of a 12-story building was inspected and fined for violations
Society

In Osh Region, the construction of a 12-story building was inspected and fined for violations

According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, inspections were initiated on January 18 at the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaeva. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control participated in these activities. During a raid conducted in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, it was revealed that there were violations of the norms for the storage and use of construction materials at

19.01.2026, 22:04
Society

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will establish hydroposts for monitoring transboundary waters

In Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the implementation of new mechanisms for managing transboundary water resources in Central Asia has begun, as reported by Podrobno.uz. During meetings of the water management ministers held in Turkestan, both countries confirmed their readiness to create a transparent and automated system for distributing water resources, which is critical for the agricultural and energy sectors of the region. One of the key stages will be the complete automation of water flow

19.01.2026, 21:57
In District No. 13, 9 candidates have submitted applications for the repeat elections to the Jogorku Kenesh.
Society

In District No. 13, 9 candidates have submitted applications for the repeat elections to the Jogorku Kenesh.

The repeat voting has been scheduled due to the annulment of the results of the previous elections because of violations related to bribery and pressure on voters. Citizens wishing to nominate their candidacies for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in single-member district No. 13 can submit their applications to the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums. The voting date is set for March 1, 2026.

19.01.2026, 21:30