Taipei: A year after the devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Hualien County’s Taroko Gorge, Greek hiker Dimitris Belbas reflects on his life-changing experience. On April 3, 2024, Belbas utilized his scouting skills and quick thinking to save 10 people trapped in the gorge. Though he escaped physical injuries, the psychological

Taipei: Sunny to cloudy weather will prevail across most of Taiwan on Thursday, with occasional showers in eastern parts of the country and on the Hengchun Peninsula in the south, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Mountainous areas south of Hsinchu County are also likely to see some scattered

Taipei: Traffic was building on several sections of Taiwan’s freeway network on Thursday morning, as many residents were returning home for the long Tomb Sweeping Festival weekend. According to Focus Taiwan, traffic volume on Thursday was expected to reach 124 million vehicle kilometers, the highest during the four-day holiday and

Tainan: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Tainan in southern Taiwan at 11:47 a.m. Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). There were no immediate reports of damage following the quake. According to Focus Taiwan, the epicenter of the temblor was located 32.3 kilometers northeast of Tainan City Hall at

Hualien: Parts of Taroko National Park in Hualien County have reopened a year after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake rattled eastern Taiwan. Areas deemed stable are now accessible for hiking and leisure, with concerts and environmental education activities planned to help revitalize the region devastated by the deadly quake, the Ministry