The academic year, usually starting on Sept 1, is still not officially confirmed; due to the nearness to the pandemic epicenter, Mongolia was the first country to close schools and now reopening is at risk for the second consecutive year

At the 36th Harbin Ice Sculpture Competition, in China, Mongolian Z. Ganjargal and Kh. Altankhuu won gold, D. Tserenbat and B. Bayarsaikhan secured silver; Mongolian sculptors, regular participants since 2010, are among the most appreciated contenders

Mongolia and France’s Orano Mining Group have reached a preliminary agreement to develop a $1.6 billion uranium mining project; the preparatory phase is set to be conclude in 2027, with production expected to begin in 2028

In 2024, Chinggis Khaan International Airport welcomed over 2 million passengers for the first time since its founding in 2021, reflecting a 6.5% increase in air travel, thus achieving a historic milestone for Mongolia

A Mongolian Culture Center has opened at the University of Parma, Italy, following Florence; Aligned with Mongolia’s 2020-2024 action plan, it promotes Mongolian language, culture and studies, strengthening cultural ties locally and advancing research