Taitung to Crack Down on Vehicles in Bike Lanes
Taitung police said that they will begin to crack down on vehicles in bike lanes in an effort to make the county safer for cyclists.
Month: May 2019
New Renters Protections to Take Effect June 1
New renters protections in Taiwan will take effect on June 1. The new guidelines will help clarify leases and protect renters’ and landlords’ rights.
Taichung Culture Bus Registration to Open Soon
The Taichung Culture Bus is returning for another summer to show tourists the highlights of the city, and registration to join the tours opens soon.
Penghu Releases More Sea Turtles into the Wild
As part of conservation efforts in Taiwan, Penghu released another 18 sea turtles into the wild on Wednesday.
Taiwan in Turf War Against Fire Ants
Fire ants have invaded the Yilan Science Park and authorities are working to exterminate the invasive insects in Taiwan.
Taiwan Sets Single-Day Repatriation Record for Illegal Migrant Workers
On Monday, Taiwan set a single-day record for the number of migrants repatriated for illegally working in the country, the National Immigration Agency said.
China Airlines Receives Bomb Threat
China Airlines received a bomb threat aimed at its afternoon flight to Shanghai. The matter was refered to the police and Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Gogoro Battery Exchange Catches Fire
A Gogoro battery exchange station in Taoyuan caught fire on Friday night. Gogoro and the fire department are investigating the cause of the incident.
DPP Lawmakers Blame Mayor for Worsening Air Pollution in Taichung
DPP lawmakers in Taichung are taking out their frustration over worsening air pollution in the city and blaming Mayor Lu Shiow-yen for not taking action.
Inaugural Flight from Russia to Land in Taiwan Tomorrow
Russia’s largest private airline, S7, will begin operating weekly flights to Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport tomorrow.
Miaoli Introduces QR Codes to Combat Counterfeit Watermelons
A township in Miaoli County has introduced QR codes on its certification stamps to prevent farmers in other regions from selling counterfeit watermelon.
Taichung Wants More iBike Stations, Government Says Not This Year
Taichung residents want more iBike stations around the city, but the government did not allocate a budget for new stations this year.
Taiwan’s Telecom Operators to Stop Selling Huawei Phones
The 3 major telecom operators in Taiwan have indicated that they will not sell any new Huawei devices following the company’s ban from the Google ecosystem.
Man Surprised It’s Still Illegal to Drive Drunk in Taiwan
A Bulgarian man tried to talk his way out of getting arrested for drunk driving in Taiwan because he claimed to not know the law.
Torrential Rain Across Taiwan Wreaks Havoc
Torrential rain across Taiwan has caused damage. There are reports of landslides and flooding. The COA has also estimated significant agricultural losses.
Taiwanese Obtained Fake Philippine Passports to Attend International School
A company in Taiwan is accused of producing counterfeit Philippine passports to help Taiwanese students attend an international school in New Taipei.
#LoveWon in Taiwan as Historic Marriage Equality Bill Passes
Taiwan became the first Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage bill was passed in Taiwan. The law will take effect on May 24.
More Pedestrian and Bike Accidents Shed Light on Road Safety in Taiwan
More deaths due to traffic accidents in Taiwan highlight a dangerous week for pedestrians and cyclists.
Gruesome Discovery at Kaohsiung Railway Construction Site
Police are investigating the cause of death of a woman found by a construction crew outside Zhengyi Station in Kaohsiung.
Chiayi to Develop New Parking Areas
While Chiayi is planning for new public parking, some residents may be taking matters into their own hands to find parking spaces.