April 21, 2025

Warm, Sunny Weather Expected Across Taiwan on Monday

Taipei: Partly cloudy to sunny skies will prevail across Taiwan on Monday, although some scattered afternoon showers are likely in mountainous areas, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 31-34 degrees Celsius in the western half of Taiwan on Monday, 29-30 degrees in the

Kinmen Residents Celebrate Mazu’s Birthday with Unique Bee Worship Ritual

Kinmen: Residents of Kinmen County participated in the annual Bee Worship Ritual on Sunday, marking the birthday of Mazu, the revered sea goddess in local folk religion. The event involves the challenging task of snatching eggs while avoiding swinging palanquins. According to Focus Taiwan, the ritual, which is an intangible

Taiwanese Students Triumph with Four Awards at U.S. Robotics Competition

Houston: Taiwanese high school students showcased their talent and competitiveness in robotics by winning four awards at the 2025 FIRST Championship, which concluded Saturday in the United States. According to Focus Taiwan, three of the award-winning teams consisted of senior high school students competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition category

Kinmen Flights Resume After Dense Fog Strands Passengers

Kinmen: Normal operations have resumed at Kinmen Airport after dense fog led to 34 flight cancellations over the weekend, stranding hundreds of passengers, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said on Monday. According to Focus Taiwan, coordination with domestic airline operators is being carried out to help ease congestion as the

Taichung Man Nearly Duped by Urine Diagnostics Scam

Taichung: Police in Taichung on Monday credited a bank teller with helping to stop a man from wiring NT$120,000 (US$3,699) to a person claiming to be able to diagnose and treat health problems using uploaded photos of a patient’s urine. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taichung Police Department’s Qingshui Precinct