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Delay in reintroducing early bird tickets: TRA executive
The Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) has stated that the reintroduction of early bird tickets for the Tze-Chiang Limited Express will not be considered until the occupancy rate reaches at least 70% or exceeds 80%. Liu Shuang-huo, Director of the TRA Transportation Division, mentioned that early bird tickets could impact the performance of early morning, late-night, and off-peak trains.
2023/11/05 20:08
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Indian summer persists, watch for day-night temperature drop
The weather in Taiwan stabilized on November 5, with brief showers in the east and on the Hengchun Peninsula. Morning temperatures ranged from 20 to 23 degrees Celsius, with afternoon highs reaching up to 32 degrees in the west and 29-30 degrees in the east. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) simulation provides weather outlook for next week.
2023/11/05 19:46
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Intensified northeast monsoon brings rain to Taiwan
The Central Weather Administration announces that an intensified northeastern monsoon will bring rain across Taipei, Keelung, and the eastern half of Taiwan. Citizens are advised to dress warmly due to a 10-degree temperature variance between morning and night. Continual rainfall is expected for most areas over the next week, with scattered showers in Keelung and the eastern region, and sporadic afternoon showers in mountainous areas.
2023/10/15 16:25
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Typhoon Koinu to hit Taitung: Severe wind and rain expected
Typhoon Koinu is set to hit Taiwan, with landfall expected near Taitung on Thursday morning. The storm will bring severe wind and rain. The effects of the typhoon will be felt across Taiwan, with rain forecasted in several regions, including Hsinchu, Keelung, Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, and the Hengchun Peninsula.
2023/10/04 11:39
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Shihlin Night Market’s food court closes for renovation
Shihlin Night Market’s underground food court in Taipei will temporarily close for renovations from Oct. 2, with plans to reopen in June 2024. The renovation aims to enhance the dining experience by improving the air conditioning and shared dining areas.
2023/10/02 16:29
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Dazhi apartment building demolition begins amid safety risks
Demolition of the damaged Dazhi apartment building commenced under Deputy Mayor Lee’s supervision on Tuesday morning (Sept. 26). The affected residents are being offered temporary housing.
2023/09/26 18:08
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President Tsai Ing-wen departs for 4-day trip to Eswatini
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen departed for a 4-day trip to Eswatini on Tuesday (Sept. 5) morning to celebrate and further facilitate the two nations’ bilateral relations.
2023/09/05 17:18
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Typhoon Haikui ends 1,471-day no-landfall streak in Taiwan
Typhoon Haikui made its second landfall in Kaohsiung on Monday morning (Sept. 4) and continues to wreak havoc across Taiwan, leaving at least 44 people injured.
2023/09/04 19:12
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Typhoon Haikui makes 2nd landfall, leaving lingering impact
Typhoon Haikui made a second landing in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Zuoying District on Monday morning (Sept. 4).
2023/09/04 12:36
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Typhoon Saola forecast to be closest to Taiwan Wednesday
According to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), Typhoon Saola was about 460 kilometers southeast of Cape Eluanbi as of Tuesday (Aug. 29) morning, moving northeast at 13 kilometers per hour.
2023/08/29 13:15
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Mayor Chiang leads delegation to Taipei-Shanghai Forum
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an headed to Shanghai on Tuesday morning (Aug. 29) for the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum and highlighted the importance of maintaining dialogue across the Taiwan Strait.
2023/08/29 13:04
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Lai Ching-te remains silent on Terry Gou’s candidacy
DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te attended a social welfare event on Aug. 28, and did not reply to inquiries about business tycoon Terry Gou’s announcement to run for president this morning.
2023/08/28 17:48
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Gou denies Chinese influence after presidential announcement
On Monday morning (Aug. 28), Foxconn Founder Terry Gou denied any influence from China during a Q&A session following his announcement of his candidacy for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
2023/08/28 15:09
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Explosion at Taipei MRT Nangang depot injures two workers
Early Friday morning (Aug. 25), an explosion was reported at the electrical substation of Taipei MRT’s Nangang Depot, injuring two personnel.
2023/08/25 09:52
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Taiwanese VP highlights economic ties with Japan
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te met with members of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Youth Division from Japan on Monday (Aug. 21)morning.
2023/08/21 17:02
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Yilan temple torn down due to unauthorized construction
The Tzu Chi Ancestral Temple in Dongshan Township, Yilan, was demolished by the Yilan government on Friday morning (Aug. 11) on the ground of violating the Regional Planning Act.
2023/08/14 18:19
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壞特合體洪佩瑜飆金嗓 當愛神邱比特突認「暈船不對的人」
壞特?te出道3年半,昨(11)晚首度舉辦個人售票演唱會,2000名歌迷擠爆現場,自稱「壞老師」開唱的她,化身音樂心靈導師,把出道至今自我成長心境當成演唱會主軸,切成沉澱自省、出走找尋、走出自我、嶄新蛻變四大橋段主題,以17首創作貫穿全場,為粉絲上了兩個小時的音樂「心靈成長課」,更娓娓道來從醫學生變為歌手及得獎的心路歷程。
2023/08/12 14:48
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South Korean idol Lee Junho draws massive crowd in Taipei
Thousands of fans queued up early in Xinyi District on Friday morning (Aug. 4) to meet their idol Lee Junho.
2023/08/04 18:59
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President Tsai urges public to stay safe amid heavy rainfall
In anticipation of Typhoon Khanun’s arrival, President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Central Emergency Operation Center on Thursday morning (Aug. 3) to ensure the necessary precautions were taken to keep the public safe.
2023/08/03 12:33
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免費索票!旅美小提琴家黃斯晨 將舉辦北中南三場獨奏會
新生代小提琴家Morning黃斯晨旅居美國10年,曾榮獲多項比賽肯定,在2023環球藝術體育文化協會國際音樂大賽、2023香港國際小提琴大賽取得第一名的成績。目前她正攻讀Rutgers University(羅格斯大學)博士學位,近日回台將在8/11起,在北中南舉辦三場小提琴獨奏會,還將邀請鋼琴家謝雨辰一同演出。
2023/08/02 21:58
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Mayor Hou Yu-ih travels to Japan to boost bilateral ties
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih departed from Taipei’s Songshan Airport for Japan to boost bilateral ties between Japan and Taiwan early on Monday (July 31) morning.
2023/07/31 18:27
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Infection suspected in sudden death of Malayan tapir Moke
In a heart-wrenching incident at Taipei Zoo, the beloved Malayan tapir "Moke" breathed his last on the afternoon of the 18th of July. The 7-year and 9-month-old creature’s sudden demise raised questions among the public, speculating whether the recent scorching weather played a role. To shed light on the tragedy, a veterinary team from National Taiwan University went to the zoo for a thorough autopsy on Thursday morning (July 20).
2023/07/20 19:21
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Ko Wen-je prays for Taiwan’s prosperity in Hongludi
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je visited to the revered Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple on Thursday morning (July 20), offering heartfelt prayers for the continued prosperity and well-being of Taiwan as he seeks to assume the highest office in the country.
2023/07/20 17:27
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女歌手認陷入慌張「找不到快樂」 運將一句話點醒她
歌手壞特?te最近推出第2張創作專輯 《Way out》,同時宣布在8月11日於ZEPP NEW TAIPEI舉辦個人首場售票演唱會「壞特 ?te 2023 LIVE CONCERT」,演唱會倒數3週前夕,她釋出全新主打〈快樂〉,歌名乍聽是輕快曲調,但歌曲核心其實帶有淡淡憂傷,透過藉由自問自答達傳達出「尋找快樂」及「如何快樂」。
2023/07/19 16:28
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School bus, taxi collide, injuring 12 kids and 1 adult
A school bus collided with a taxi on Wednesday morning (July 12) at an intersection in Yilan City, injuring 11 children, one teacher, and a 5-year-old child in the taxi.
2023/07/12 16:40