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Axel writes about and posts pictures of the newly built Children’s Park close to the city centre of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

Bilguun reports that Russian premier Vladimir Putin will visit Mongolia in May, on the eve of the presidential elections.

Bilguun writes about the serious problem of waste and rubbish near Ulaan-Batar, the capital city of Mongolia. Some photos from the rubbish dump are attached.

Bilguun reports on the Mongolian government's 1.5 trillion Tugrik stimulus plan for the national economy.

Bilguun tells about unemployed Mongolian labor migrants struggling for survival in the Czech Republic, which has become the destination of choice for Mongolians hoping to earn in Euros.

Bilguun reports that prime-minister of Mongolia S.Bayar fell from a horse at a snow festival and fractured a rib.

Bilguun writes about the national Mongolian holiday called Tsagaan sar (New Year), which is celebrated on different days every year, and this year's Tsagaan sar - as usually - provoked the same old debate amongst the astrologers and the lamas as to when it should be celebrated.

Danzan Ravjaa writes that the Ulaanbaatar’s (capital city of Mongolia) Municipal Administration began a campaign to eliminate street dogs and reviews reactions of the society and reigious groups.

Bilguun writes about New Year celebrations in Ulan-Baatar, the capital city of Mongolia, and briefly opines on the expected new minerals law and upcoming presidential elections.