Stories about Mongolia from August, 2008
Mongolia: Athletes return from a successful Olympics
Bilguun says that with 2 golds and 2 silvers, the 2008 Olympics is Mongolia's most successful participation so far.
Mongolia: For second time, oil prices rise for Mongolians
RML reports that, as in the rest of the world, the cost of petroleum products in Mongolia, which buys gasoline from from Russia, is rising steadily.
Mongolia: Engaging Citizens on human impact on ecosystems
RML reports that the Asia Foundation in Mongolia has launched “Securing our Future,” a program to engage citizens in resource use decision making that affects their lives.
Mongolia: Day of Fathers to be marked
RML says that Mongolian men work hard, drink hard, live hard, but recently proposed Day of Fathers could be a good step to raise the prestige of being a father, a good husband, and a good provider.
Mongolia: Silent Protest at Sukhbaatar Square
AsianGypsy tells that families of the recent protests’ detainees along with Mongolia's National Green Movement and Civil Front Movement members have organized a silent demonstration at central square of Mongolian capital, demanding the release of the detainees.
Mongolia: Bloggers Get Organized
AsianGypsy reports that Mongolian bloggers are now getting organized in the Mongolian Bloggers Association, which is donating Tg 1 million (approx. USD 850) to the artists that lost most of their instruments and costumes during the fires.
